Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

256 / FINANCE, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Computer Information
Systems and Operations
Management
ISQM 275
Computers in Business
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to computers and related technologies,
including basic computer concepts and terminology and
hands-on experience in use of spreadsheets,
programming language, and database applications. In
addition, an introduction to the role of IS in business
organizations will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 111, or 112, or consent of
instructor.
ISQM 370
Management Information Systems
3 Semester Hours
This course stresses the role of managers in the analysis,
design, development, implementation, maintenance, and
control of information systems as shared corporate
resources. This course also stresses the critical role of IS
in business organizations.
Accounting majors should substitute ACCT 314.
Prerequisite: ISQM 275.
ISQM 377
Production Operations Analysis
3 Semester Hours
This course will introduce students to decision making;
forecasting, capacity, layout, aggregate, and material
planning; inventory; scheduling; simulation and quality
assurance; with computer applications.
Prerequisites: ECON 110, 230; ISQM 275; MATH 112.
ISQM 381
Internship
1 Semester Hour
The objective of this one-semester-hour course is to help
the student achieve a worthwhile learning experience that
is relevant to the program of study in the student’s major
or area of emphasis. The internship, conducted with an
off-campus organization, will help the student gain
insights relative to his/her strengths and weaknesses in
the job environment.
ISQM 471
Database Management Systems
3 Semester Hours
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of
database systems. Topics to be covered include technical
and managerial issues involved in the analysis and design
of databases. The ER model and logical data models such
as the relational, network, and hierarchical are discussed.
Concepts of object-oriented and distributed databases are
also discussed.
Prerequisite: ACCT 314 or ISQM 370 or consent of
instructor.
ISQM 472
Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
3 Semester Hours
A rigorous approach to information analysis essential to
information systems design. Emphasizes the formalization
of the information systems design process and explores
relevant state-of-the-art techniques.
Prerequisite: ACCT 314 or ISQM 370 or consent of
instructor.
ISQM 473
Data Communications and Networks
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the use of data communications and
other automation systems in the business environment,
including the study of local and wide area networks, voice
and electronic mail, video conferencing, and other
automation tools in support of management.
Prerequisite: ACCT 314 or ISQM 370 or consent of
instructor.
ISQM 474
Management Support Systems
3 Semester Hours
Examines the concepts and techniques associated with
decision support systems, executive information systems,
and expert systems. The course focuses on the
specification, design, and implementation of DSS, EIS,
and ES in organizations for solving real-world business
problems.
Prerequisite: ACCT 314 or ISQM 370 or consent of
instructor.