University at Buffalo School of Management

enable the GDS phenomenon. It covers the various phases of the GDS life cycle and discusses how companies can use the GDS paradigm to innovate and transform their various services processes. The course also examines the issues of knowledge management across globally-distributed services teams as well as the social impacts of GDS within the firm and on local communities. NORMALLY OFFERED IN FALL MGS 625 MANAGEMENT OF IT PROJECTS (3) This course will introduce students to the concepts and practices of project management in an IT context. The challenges and issues that are specific to IT projects will be the focus of this course. IT Project Methodology and the concept of measurable organizational value will provide a foundation for this course. Several techniques and metrics for IT project scope, time and cost estimation such as function point analysis will be introduced along with other software engineering methods. The class will also enable students to understand the integrative nature of risks associated with IT projects as a part of the risk assessment and risk management component of the course. Quality systems, such as ITIL, CMM, etc, that support IT project quality will be discussed. The students will be introduced to change management issues including human resources and communication issues which arise as a result of a new IT project. Real world business cases will be used to further emphasize the above topics. The course will provide some basic body of knowledge that may help the students prepare for the PMI certification exams. Prerequisite: MGS 614 or permission of instructor NORMALLY OFFERED IN SPRING MGS 632 SEMINAR IN HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3) This course provides an exposure to Information Systems used in the delivery of healthcare. Specifically this course will introduce students to IT systems that are deployed at a variety of organizations such as Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Home Health, Tele Health and Online communities to better understand how information is gathered, analyzed and disseminated. The course will include content relating to IS Effectiveness and Success, task-technology fit, IT Communications and Compliance, IT Risk modeling and assessment, business modeling of innovations in healthcare services and delivery, and business performance issues relating to the deployment of IT. The course focuses on how current and emerging technologies can be better utilized to improve access, quality of care and business efficiency. NORMALLY OFFERED IN FALL MGS 634 INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (3) This course provides managerial and strategic perspectives on improving the planning, deployment and delivery of healthcare services enabled by IT. Effective healthcare management requires innovative approaches that integrate people, processes and technologies in healthcare organizations and services. Whether in IT, finance, operations, marketing, or any other domain, aspiring leaders in the healthcare field need to understand the US healthcare system, and the opportunities and challenges arising from the healthcare information revolution, especially as it relates to patient safety, quality of healthcare, and profitability. This course will elucidate broader perspectives on creating and leading a variety of healthcare initiatives in our contemporary society. NORMALLY OFFERED IN SPRING MGS 647 SUPERVISED RESEARCH (1-6) Instructional and practical experience in skills and techniques of research through association with a faculty member actively engaged in research. Credit up to 6 hours, depending upon type and amount of research activities. May be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Permission of dept chairman. MGS 648 INTERNSHIP (3) OFFERED FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER. MGS 649 MIS PRACTICUM (1) 56

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