Robb Sombach
Contact
Associate Executive Professor, Alberta School of Business - Department of Accounting and Business Analytics
- sombach@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 248-1046
- Address
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3-20B Business Building
11203 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2R6
Courses
BTM 311 - Management Information Systems
Introduction to all major areas of information systems. Technology and file systems, organizational and behavioral issues, datamodeling, databases, expert systems, systems analysis, systems development life cycle, etc. Development of analytical skills which can be brought to bear on BTM problems. Notes: Students are expected to have basic familiarity with microcomputer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, personal data base, presentation graphics, personal information manager, email, web browser). The lab component will be taught for up to 10 weeks.
BTM 419 - Systems Development Using Advanced Software Tools
Covers the physical design and implementation of computer systems with modern software development tools. Is a continuation of the systems analysis and design topics introduced in BTM 413 and uses the outcomes of the logical systems analysis and design process to create the actual system. Prerequisite: BTM 413. Corequisites: BTM 415 and CMPUT 175, or consent of Department. Note: There will be a lab component for up to 12 weeks during the term. Credit may not be obtained for both BTM 419 and CMPUT 301 or 401.
BTM 424 - Introduction to Information Systems Project Management
Examines information system development project management. The system development project is a multi-stage activity involving investigation and analysis, scope definition, resource analysis and estimation, timing estimation, cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring, and implementation. Prerequisite: BTM 311.
BTM 441 - Managing Information Systems: A Senior Management Perspective
Intended as a capstone course to the BTM Major. Issues, opportunities, and problems involved in the management of information system resources in organizations. These include human resource, financial, policies, standards, and strategic alignment concerns relating to the information systems department. The role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) will be explored as the focal point for the course. Integrative cases of information systems issues in small, medium and large organizations will be discussed. Prerequisites: BTM 311 and a minimum of one 400-level BTM course, or consent of Department. Open only to fourth year students. Credit will be granted for only one of BTM 414 or 441.
BTM 495 - Individual Research Project I
Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: consent of Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.
BTM 496 - Individual Research Project II
Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: BTM 495, consent of the Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.
BTM 624 - IT/IS Project Management
Examines information system development project management. The system development project is a multi-stage activity involving investigation and analysis, scope definition, resource analysis and estimation, timing estimation, cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring, and implementation.
BTM 641 - Information Systems Management
Issues, opportunities, and problems involved in the management of information system resources in organizations. These include human resource, financial, policies, standards, and strategic alignment concerns relating to the information systems department. The role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) will be explored as the focal point for the course. Integrative cases of information systems issues in small, medium and large organizations will be discussed.
OM 624 - Project Management
Examines project management including investigation and analysis, scope definition, resource analysis and estimation, timing estimation, cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring, and implementation.