Leadership in Information Technology
In addition to the Core Courses, students completing the Organizational Leadership program with a concentration in Information Technology must complete 12 credts in the concentration.
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Choose 4 of the following 6 courses.
MBAD-511 Management Information Systems- (3 credits)
Introduces the theory and practice related to the planning, analysis, design and implementation of computer-based management information systems (MIS). Emphasizes the systems approach, managerial considerations of MIS design, and the effect of information systems on the practice of management.
MBAD-611 Electronic Commerce- (3 credits)
Electronic commerce involves the use of information technology to improve, enhance, simply or enable business transactions. This course examines such business, social, and technology of the Internet, effective system strategies to attract and maintain customers, security, and electronic payment systems. Prerequisite: Completion of MBA core courses.
MBAD-610 Data Mining- (3 credits)
MBAD-616 Selected topics in CIS- Project Management- (3 credits)
The study of a topic (or combination of topics) that represents some dimensions of computer information systems or has important and direct implications for CIS management. Theoretical foundations as well as applications may be explored. Readings, research, lectures, projects, discussions or other appropriate methods are employed to stimulate student learning. Prerequisite: Completion of MBA core courses.
MBAD-616 Selected topics in CIS- Globalization and Telecommunication-(3 credits)
The study of a topic (or combination of topics) that represents some dimensions of computer information systems or has important and direct implications for CIS management. Theoretical foundations as well as applications may be explored. Readings, research, lectures, projects, discussions or other appropriate methods are employed to stimulate student learning. Prerequisite: Completion of MBA core courses.
MBAD-618 Healthcare Information Systems- (3 credits)
As the integration of clinical and administrative systems at the local level continues, government and insurance company involvement will increasingly require that the systems become externally linked as well. The goals of this large-scale “health-care information network” effort include more accessible healthcare as well as higher quality healthcare outcomes. As a result of this trend, new information systems requirements continue to emerge and demanding management issues arise. These include organizational technical and ethical issues. The focus of this course will be on the critical management decision-making areas that are being realized by both healthcare and information systems professionals in this dynamic industry. Prerequisite: Completion of MBA core courses.
Degree Completion Requirements
- Comply with the general requirements concerning graduate study
- Enroll in graduate study at Rider for no fewer than two academic semesters or the equivalent thereof
- Complete at least 36-39 semester hours of graduate credit
- Complete an internship/practicum unless admitted with a year of leadership experience in the concentration area
- Successfully pass a written comprehensive examination
- Maintain a grade point average of B (3.0) or better for work submitted for the Master degree
- Complete the program within six years of the date the student enrolled in his/her first course unless an extension is approved by the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling
- Satisfy all requirements for matriculated status. Students may apply for matriculation when they have completed 9-15 credits in the program. Applicants for matriculation will be considered based on academic progress and demonstration of professionalism
