BUDT740

Restriction: Must be in Business and Management (Master's) program; or permission of BMGT-Robert H Smith. Credit only granted for: BUDT758J or BUDT740. Formerly: BUDT758J. To work together effectively for an organization's success, both business managers and IS managers must understand how to both manage and utilize information systems. This course explores management issues and opportunities of the IS function within organizations. Topics include e-business, protection of intellectual property and personal information, software development, IS operations, systems availability and business continuity, IS for multinational organizations, shadow IS organizations, business partnerships and alliances, and mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.