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INFM 600 Information Environments (3)
Role and function of information in organizations. Organizational environment and its influence on internal and external communication, organizational structure and management, organizational culture, information flow, organizational identity. Shared mental models and group decision making. Differences among types of organizations. Information policy.

INFM 603 Information Technology and Organizational Context (3)
Application of communication and information technologies to support work processes, including technology-enhanced communication networks, computer-supported collaborative work, decision-support systems, interactive systems, and systems analysis. Acquisition of information systems and their integration into the organization.

INFM 605 Users and Use Context (3)
Use of information by individuals. Nature of information. Information behavior and mental models. Characteristics of problems, task analysis, problem-solving and decision-making. Methods for determining information behavior and user needs. Information access. Information technology as a tool in information use.

INFM 611 Principles of Competitive Intelligence (3)
Focuses on how to build business advantage by the collection and analysis of the capabilities, vulnerabilities, market positioning, and strategic planning of competitors, using open source information.

INFM 612 Management of Information Programs and Services (3)
Administration of information programs, services, and projects, including the role of leadership in management; developing mission, vision, and goals; providing effective management for results; managing professionals; financial management; and professional conduct and ethical issues.

INFM 613 Systems Analysis and Planning
Formal process for planning and designing an information technology system, including identifying users and other stakeholders, analyzing work processes, preparing system specifications, conducting feasibility and usability studies, and preparing for implementation. Approaches to analyzing system components and functions. Measurement and evaluation of system performance.

INFM 620 Introduction to Strategic Information Management (3)
Defining and identifying strategic information in an organization. Characteristics of strategic information management, including the principles, practices, issues, and programs involved with the strategic management and protection of information in organizations.

INFM 702 User Interaction with Information Systems
Interactive user interfaces for information systems, including models of human information processing and decision making. techniques of usability evaluation.

INFM 706 Project Management
Management of projects through planning and execution of lifecycle phases. Includes estimating costs, managing risks, scheduling, staff and resource allocation, team building, communication, tracking, control and other aspects of successful project completion.

INFM 713 Writing RFPs and Evaluating Proposals
Evaluation of project needs and characteristics of successful RFPs; Writing technical, administrative, management and pricing requirements; Guidelines for evaluating proposals and selecting vendors.

INFM 718 Selected Topics in Information Management
Selected Topics in Information Management

INFM 720 Seminar in Strategic Information Management
Issues, problems, and processes in the strategic management of information and the management of information programs in institutional settings.

INFM 727 Professional Opportunities for Information Managers
Roles and responsibilities of information managers, including information officers and others in charge of programs, to play, coordinate, direct, or foster the systematic creation of information systems and services within an organization.

INFM 730 Information Audits
Processes for determining the existing information environment by identifying the information required to meet the needs of the organization; determining the information currently available: and identifying gaps and other needs.

INFM 731 Environmental Scanning for Information Managers (1.5)
Methods and techniques to monitor the environment to identify opportunities and threats and relate them to the strengths and weaknesses of the organization. Develop and implement plans to identify and track external events that impact strategic information management within an organization and prepare reports.

INFM 736 Information Management Team Experience (4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor, INFM-600, INFM-603, INFM-605, and INFM-612
Corequisite: INFM 620
Information issues within organizational frameworks, integrated, team-based, experiential learning opportunity. Group independent study.

INFM 737 Solving Problems in Information Management (2)
Corequisite: permission of instructor, INFM 736
Required in student's last semester. In-depth problem analysis and resolution. Independent study.