Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Computer & Information Technology
Computer Information Science Department
CIS 450: Management in Healthcare
Fall (First) 2011-2012
Course Catalog
3 Credit hours (3 h lectures). This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques of
using data to make informed management decisions. In particular, it will focus on various ways of modeling,
or thinking structurally about, decision problems in order to enhance decision-making skills.
Text Book(s)
Title
Author(s)
Publisher
Year
Edition
References
Books
Human Resource Management, Noe
Managing and Shaping Innovation, Conway and Steward
Knowledge Management in Organizations, Hislop
Internet links
Instructors
Instructor
Rami Gharaibeh, Ph.D.
Office Location
Medical building, Ph4 level -1
Office Phone
720-1000 ext: 23903
E-mail
[email protected]
Class Schedule & Room
Section 1:
Lecture Time: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:15-10:15
Room: A2, 120
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Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday: 1:15-3:15
Teaching Assistant
None
Prerequisites
Prerequisites by course
None
Topics Covered
Topics
Chepters in Text
Introduction to management and organization
Management yesterday and today
Decision making
Foundations of planning
Strategic management
Planning tools and techniques
Organizational structure and design
Foundations of control
Week number
Ch 1
Ch2
Ch6
Ch7
Ch8
Ch9
Ch10
Ch18
1,2
3,4
5,6,7
7,8,9
9,10,11
11,12
13,14
14,15,16
Mapping of Course Objectives to Program Outcomes
Assessment method
Exams
1) Create an understanding of the four management functions: planning,
organizing, leading and controlling
2) Create an understanding of the decision making process
3) Create an understanding of the types of organizational problems:
structured vs. unstructured
4) Create an understanding of the relationship between organizational
problems and the level of management
5) Create an understanding of the relationship between problem types and
IT solutions
6) Create an understanding of the activities under each of the
management functions
Program Outcome
Exams
Exams
Exams
Exams
Exams
1
2
3
4
1)
2)
x
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
x
x
x
x
2
5
x
11)
Evaluation
Assessment Tool
HWs & Quizzes
Case studies
First Exam
Second Exam
Final Exam
Expected Due Date
Upon notification
Upon notification
According to the department schedule
According to the department schedule
According to the University final examination schedule
Weight
0%
0%
30 %
30 %
40 %
Policy
Attendance
Homeworks
Exams
Attendance is very important for the course. In accordance with university policy,
students missing more than 10% of total classes are subject to dismissal. Penalties may be
assessed without regard to the student's performance. Attendance will be recorded at the
beginning or end of each class.
Students are expected to keep up with the material as it is presented and submit
assignments on time.
All exams will be CLOSED-BOOK. The date of exams will be announced ahead of time.
Prepared by: Dr. Rami Gharaibeh
Last Modified: Sep 22, 2011
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