Academic Catalog

EM503 SYSTEMS AND ORGANISATIONS

Course Code: 8660503
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Engineering Management
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. CEM ÝYÝGÜN
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Focus on foundations of management, covering the essential concepts in management like planning, organizing, leading and controlling with a strong practical orientation. A systemic approach to organizational structures considering environmental hierarchy around contemporary organizations and modern-day constraints like environmental concerns. Study of change phenomenon in organizations as a result of environmental and internal forces. Analysis and design of information systems as meshed with organizational design. Basic information concepts, data processing technology and its applications. Information systems development methodology in terms of systems analysis, design and implementation. Use of decision support systems and expert systems.