Advanced Topics in CIS and OM

3.0 credits

This course introduces students to research areas in Computers and Information Systems (CIS) and Operations Management (OM). Multiple lectures will be dedicated to each topic, covering the necessary mathematical background, primary analysis techniques, and important, seminal, or recent papers within each area. The course aims to attain the following objectives: learn about what constitutes research in CIS and OM, develop critical thinking about academic papers, familiarize students with new research areas, provide opportunity to think about new research problems, and practice constructing and delivering academic talks.