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The concentration purposefully builds upon the Carroll School of Management core, particularly complementing the courses in statistics, economics, management science, and strategy and policy to produce an exceptionally fine package strongly grounded in analysis while being managerial in focus. Our courses emphasize analysis and policy formulation and are explicitly designed to deliver the skills and knowledge required by successful managers in todays competitive environment. The courses both intersect with and transcend the functional disciplines making Operations and Technology Management a good choice as a second major for those who may have already decided upon a primary concentration in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management. Objectives of the Undergraduate Concentration in Operations and Technology Management The objectives of the undergraduate concentration are to develop managers who: exercise managerial judgement analyze managerial problems understand the complexity of the managerial decision-making environment identify sources of competitiveness in an industry and organization appreciate the interrelations of the various functional areas in an organization and their role in resource allocation apply a global perspective, a broad view of the role of general managers, and have a thorough understanding of the operations function understand and use information technology understand and appreciate the emerging ethical issues arising from ubiquitous networking appreciate the role of operations and information technology within the structure of an organization possess a high level of communication and interpersonal skills apply quantitative techniques Careers in Operations and Technology Management Managers with the traits listed above can choose from a wide range of positions and career tracks. Our graduates have been successful in attaining positions dealing with process management and analysis in major companies such as Accenture, Deloitte Touche, General Electric, IBM, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, UBS Warburg, Hewitt and Associates, and Teradyne. Students with this concentration may pursue careers in consulting, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare services, retail, transportation, technology, government, and not-for-profit organizations. In a manufacturing firm the senior executives would likely have the title of Vice President of Manufacturing or Vice President of Information Systems. In a service industry, such as banking or health care, the title would be Vice President or Director of Operations. At lower levels in the firm are positions such as Systems Analyst, Operations Analyst, Director of Materials/Inventory Control, Plant/Manufacturing Manager, Purchasing Manager, Distribution Manager, Quality Control Manager/Analyst, Operations Analyst, and Management Trainee, as well as positions on the corporate planning staff. The demand for managers with these skills is high and will grow higher as United States firms continue to recognize that they compete not only with new products, good marketing, and skillful finance, but also with unique competence in operations and information technology. Salaries for majors in Operations and Technology Management are and will likely remain competitive with all other concentrations in management. Courses Required for the Operations and Technology Management Concentration The following two courses are required for the concentration: MD 240 Management Information Systems (fall and spring) MD 375 Operations and Competition (fall) The student must also take at least one of the following: MD 384 Applied Statistics (spring) MD 604 Management Science (fall) MD 606 Forecasting Techniques (fall) The student should also take one of the following: MD 253 Electronic Commerce (fall and spring) MD 254 E-Service Operations Management (spring) Students are strongly encouraged to take additional courses from those listed above. Concentration in Information Systems The Operations, Information, and Strategic Management Department is responsible for administering the Information Systems concentration, offering advanced elective courses, and providing principal advising for students. The Computer Science Department actively participates in the IS program, offering the first year sequence of the IS program, and providing advising support and consultation on an as-needed basis for IS students. IS Concentration Coordinators: Professors John Gallaugher and James Gips Information Systems (IS) are the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, making up the single largest portion of capital spending among US corporations. Information Systems have the power to create and restructure industries, empower individuals and firms, and dramatically reduce costs. Many of the worlds most successful corporations arrived at their position in part due to their effective use of such systems. However, when poorly designed and implemented IS can become a major source of risk, squander shareholder wealth, waste taxpayer money, and destroy firms and careers. As a result, organizations desperately need well-trained information systems specialists and technology-savvy managers. Todays manager simply cannot effectively perform without a solid understanding of the role of information systems in organizations, competition, and society. The Information Systems concentration focuses on both technology and its effective use in organizations. In this program, students will learn how to plan, develop, and deploy technology-based business solutions, as well as understand the strategic role of IS in organizations and the influential role of technology in society. The Information Systems concentration is designed for students with an aptitude for logical, analytical thinking and prepares them for entry-level positions in a variety of fast-growing professions. The Information Systems concentration is a strong choice as a primary concentration for CSOM students. Given the increasing influence of IS in all functional areas, it also serves as an excellent second concentration for students whose primary concentration is in another field such as accounting, finance, marketing, or operations and technology. The Information Systems concentration emphasizes both team and individual work, allowing students to gain the skills and experience to analyze, design, program, and implement computerized information The Boston College Catalog 2005-2006 343 MANAGEMENT

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