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information is collected and processed for on- time decision-making. It
particularly explores some issues of information system related to managing
and administering information databases, Internets and networks,
enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and
supply chain systems. The course also investigates the overall automation
needs of organization and the strategic role of information technology in
satisfying these needs.

BUS 582 Production and Operation Management

Credits: 3(3-0-0) Prerequisite: BUS 504

This course is structured to enable professionals to construct mathematical

models of manufacturing and service operations and to solve operation

problems in the areas of: forecasting; layout of facilities; aggregate

production planning; inventory control; scheduling; project management;

and quality control. It also aims to provide an understanding of the use of

enterprise systems for integration of various functional areas of business

with operation management.

BUS 590 Strategic Management

Credits: 3(3-0-0) Prerequisite: BUS 582, MKT530, FIN550, ACC520

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensivepictureoftheorganization(asopposed

to separate departmentalized views) while making strategic decisions.

The course includes, but is not limited to, advanced topics of gaining and

maintaining competitive advantage; starting planning, implementation and

evaluation; ethical, environmental and global perspectives and decision-

making, etc. ultimately, the total course realization/ achievement will be

integration of knowledge and experience that the student has gained from

all his/ her previous courses and experiences.

BUS 594 MBA Seminar in Business Leadership (0 Credit)
This one semester long zero-credit seminar is designed to bring top
business leaders of the kingdom to PSU, who will mentor our MBA students
in national and global leadership.

BUS 595 MBA Seminar in Entrepreneurship (0 Credit)
This one semester long zero-credit seminar is designed to help MBA

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