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Interdisciplinary Courses (IDSP)
New course: Page 304, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 51.0701
600. INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE POLICY AND
MANAGEMENT (3). Explanation of the unique pedagogical grounding in interactional expertise
and focus on healthcare impedances. Exploration of the central disciplinary assumptions made by
professionals in business, engineering, health sciences, and law when they take a systems-based
approach to conceptualizing healthcare problems and solutions. PRQ: Consent of program.
Rationale: This is the first course for the 15 cr. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management Certificate.
Tomorrow’s healthcare executives need to possess the ability to bring together professionals in collaborative
practice that can support the goals of the organization. To do so effectively, the organization needs healthcare
executives trained through an interdisciplinary educational process that exposes them to the unique culture,
language and practices of these disciplines. This innovative certificate program focuses upon the interaction of four
key disciplines (business, engineering, health sciences, and law) in healthcare delivery settings.
Non-duplication: No other unit on campus teaches the content included in the course as one course in an
interdisciplinary format.
New course: Page 304, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 51.0701
610. INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON PATIENT SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE
SETTINGS (3). Exploration of processes and strategies for improving patient safety in healthcare
with application of key concepts from business, engineering, health sciences, and law. Review of
safety models in other high risk industries, stressing the importance of a systems approach in
generating interdisciplinary solutions to patient safety for healthcare quality, efficiency and
effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on how patient safety and quality management systems are
tied to healthcare strategic objectives. PRQ: IDSP 600.
Rationale: This is the one of three courses for the 15 cr. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management
Certificate that focuses upon critical performance measures in healthcare settings. This course focuses upon the
interaction of four key disciplines (business, engineering, health sciences, and law) for problem-solving and
decision-making related to patient safety in healthcare settings.
Non-duplication: No other unit on campus teaches the content included in the course as one course in an
interdisciplinary format.
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New course: Page 304, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 51.0701
620. INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY IN
HEALTHCARE SETTINGS (3). Exploration of processes and strategies for improving
operations efficiency in healthcare delivery systems with application of key concepts and tools
from business, engineering, health sciences and law. Discussion of various operations and process
flows (i.e., medication flow, treatment flow, patient flow, task flow, information flow, etc.) in the
healthcare setting, stressing the importance of a systems approach in generating interdisciplinary
solutions for operations efficiency. PRQ: IDSP 600.
Rationale: This is the one of three courses for the 15 cr. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management
Certificate that focuses upon critical performance measures in healthcare settings. This course focuses upon the
interaction of four key disciplines (business, engineering, health sciences, and law) for problem-solving and
decision-making related to operations efficiency in healthcare settings.
Non-duplication: No other unit on campus teaches the content included in the course as one course in an
interdisciplinary format.
New course: Page 304, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 51.0701
630. INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON QUALITY AND CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS (3). Exploration of strategies for effectively
managing the healthcare service delivery system to enhance service quality and customer
satisfaction. Detailed examination of the issues, techniques and methodologies for continuous
quality improvement. Focus upon the use of these techniques to help diagnose quality problems
and customer satisfaction gaps. PRQ: IDSP 600.
Rationale: This is the one of three courses for the 15 cr. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management
Certificate that focuses upon critical performance measures in healthcare settings. This course focuses upon the
interaction of four key disciplines (business, engineering, health sciences, and law) for problem-solving and
decision-making related to quality and customer satisfaction in healthcare settings.
Non-duplication: No other unit on campus teaches the content included in the course as one course in an
interdisciplinary format.
New course: Page 304, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 51.0701
640. FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT (3)
Experiential learning course focusing on a supervised project conducted within an actual
healthcare setting. Students will be required to identify a problem, opportunity or issue, and
generate recommendations using concepts and tools from business, engineering, health sciences
and law. PRQ: IDSP 610, 620 and 630.
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Rationale: This is the capstone course for the 15 cr. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management
Certificate that focuses upon application of previously learned content and strategies in a healthcare setting of the
student’s choice. It provides the student with an opportunity to experience the interaction of four key disciplines
(business, engineering, health sciences, and law) for problem-solving and decision-making in healthcare settings.
Non-duplication: No other unit on campus teaches the content included in the course as one course in an
interdisciplinary format.
Inter-College Interdisciplinary Certificates
Other catalog change: Page 305, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
Certificates of Graduate Study
Healthcare Policy and Management (15)
This certificate is jointly administered by the College of Business, the College of Engineering and
Engineering Technology, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the College of Law.
The certificate promotes collaboration among four key disciplines: business, engineering, health
sciences, and law, and is based upon performance measures (e.g., patient safety, operations
efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction, etc.) critical to effective healthcare service delivery
that span these disciplines. Integral to the program is foundational learning related to interactional
expertise. Students integrate current knowledge from their respective professions/degree
programs and develop an understanding of the values, behaviors, concepts, and language of the
four disciplines.
Students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours. This consists of an introductory course,
three courses organized around critical performance measures, and a capstone course. The three
courses have modular components from each of the four disciplines (business, engineering, health
sciences, and law). During each course, students must demonstrate integration of the four
disciplines. The final capstone course requires students to conduct a “real world” project that
demonstrates integration of learning and application to a healthcare delivery setting, such as acute
care, ambulatory care, specialty care centers, and NIU Proton Therapy Center.
Requirements for admission into the course of study leading towards the interdisciplinary
healthcare policy and management certificate include admission to the graduate-level
classification of student-at-large or admission to the graduate school in one of the four colleges,
and approval of the director of the certificate program. The certificate program is designed to
accommodate students via online, hybrid, and/or intensive class formats.
Graduates of this certificate program will have the education and skills to support leadership
positions in a variety of healthcare settings.
All of the following are required courses:
IDSP 600 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Healthcare Policy and Management (3)
IDSP 610 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings (3)
IDSP 620 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Operations Efficiency in Healthcare Settings (3)
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IDSP 630 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Healthcare
Settings (3)
IDSP 640 - Field Experience in Healthcare Policy and Management (3)
Rationale: The healthcare setting typically relies on business, technology, health care, and legal professionals to
accomplish its goals. However, the education of these professionals is radically different, leading to a “silo”
mentality that defies organizational cohesion. Tomorrow’s healthcare executives need to possess the ability to bring
together these professionals in collaborative practice that can support the goals of the organization. To do so
effectively, the organization needs healthcare executives trained through an interdisciplinary educational process
that exposes them to the unique culture, language and practices of these disciplines.
To remain consistent with the objectives of interactional expertise, we did not simply repackage existing courses
from various colleges. This certificate program involves a set of new interdisciplinary team-taught courses
delivered by faculty from the four colleges (Business, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human
Sciences, and Law). The coursework will be delivered in a variety of modes: traditional classroom, hybrid, online
and intensives.
An important aspect to this certificate program is the application of program content to healthcare delivery settings.
Throughout the curriculum, application of concepts to traditional and non-traditional healthcare settings is
promoted. One important “living laboratory” for such application is the Northern Illinois Proton Therapy and
Research Center (NIPTRC) which will promote multidisciplinary approaches when providing therapy, research and
academics.
This certificate program is targeted towards individuals employed in healthcare settings seeking leadership
positions. It was designed for 15 credits to accommodate the expectations of working professionals.
College of Business
Other catalog change: Page 70, 2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Limited Retention Requirements
All business majors must complete UBUS 310 and OMIS 3511 in the first semester in which they
enroll in 300- or 400-level business courses. Prerequisites for UBUS 310 are: a grade of C or
better in each of the 100- and 200-level courses in the Business Core; having a 2.75 or better
cumulative GPA; and having junior standing. To continue as a business major, students must earn
a C or better in UBUS 310. UBUS 311 must be completed no later than the semester or term
immediately following completion of UBUS 310. Additional retention requirements for each
major can be found under Department Requirements.
Footnote: 1Accountancy students are required to take ACCY 310A and ACCY 310S in place of
OMIS 351.
Rationale: To update current college requirements: The COB Curriculum Committee at its September 8, 2009
meeting approved concurrent enrollment of UBUS 310 and OMIS 351.
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Additional Requirements
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It is strongly recommended that students are proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel prior to
enrolling in UBUS 310.
Rationale: With the addition of OMIS 259, Introduction to Business Information Systems, to the Business Core
Requirements (approved by UCC on September 10, 2009), this statement is no longer necessary.
Department of Marketing
New course: Page 84, 2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
CIP code: 52.14
387. INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN MARKETING (3). Short-term study abroad experience to
study cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in marketing within the
international environment. Includes visits to foreign organizations, presentations by marketing
managers and executives, and discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty.
Supervised by a faculty member. PRQ: UBUS 310 or MKTG 310, or consent of department.
Rationale: Equivalent courses are offered in Management (387) and OM&IS (400). By offering the equivalent in
Marketing, the course can be counted as a marketing elective and advance the students toward graduation. Given
the need in our society to increase awareness and knowledge of the global environment, this will provide more
students the opportunity to learn about the global marketing environment. The need for increased global education
is also evident by the COB’s recognition of globalization as one of the core strategic areas.
Non-duplication: The Management Department has been contacted and has no objection to this course.
New course: Page 85, 2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
CIP code: 52.14
410. PROFESSIONAL SELLNG AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES (3). This is a short-term
course that joins students from other countries with NIU students to study cultural differences in
professional selling in a global economy. Course includes a company visit, out-of-class project,
shadowing a salesperson, two to three role plays and discussion of cultural factors influencing
professional selling within the international environment. Students may not receive credit for both
MKTG 410 and MKTG 450. PRQ: MKTG 350 or consent of department.
Rationale: Students have been taking this course as a special topics course, MKTG 490, for several years. The
course has been well received and in demand. Given the need to make our curriculum more global, this course
meets the needs of students who are unable to participate in a study-abroad program. This course can also satisfy a
requirement for the Professional Selling Certificate Program.
Non-duplication: A review of the undergraduate catalog indicated the content of this course is not being taught by
any other department.
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CIP code: 52.14
415. GLOBAL SELLING PERSEPCTIVES (3). Short-term study abroad experience to study
cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in professional selling within the
international environment. The course includes: instruction from faculty in visiting countries,
visits to foreign companies, presentations by company sales executives, and discussions with
company representatives and international faculty about their selling strategies. The course is
supervised by department faculty member. PRQ: MKTG 350 or consent of department.
Rationale: Students have been taking this course as a special topics course, MKTG 490, for several years. The
course has been well received and in demand. Given the need to make our curriculum more global, this course
meets the needs of students who wish to study abroad but are unable to participate in a semester long program. This
course can also satisfy a requirement for the Professional Selling Certificate Program with consent of department.
Non-duplication: A review of the undergraduate catalog indicated the content of this course is not being taught by
any other department.
New course: Page 67, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
CIP code: 52.14
601. INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN MARKETING (3). Short-term study abroad experience to
study cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in marketing within the
international environment. Includes visits to foreign organizations, presentations by marketing
managers and executives, and discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty.
Supervised by a faculty member. PRQ: MKTG 505 or consent of department.
Rationale: Equivalent courses are offered in Management (601) and OM&IS (600). By offering the equivalent in
Marketing, the course can be counted as a marketing elective and advance the students toward graduation. Given
the need in our society to increase awareness and knowledge of the global environment, this will provide more
students the opportunity to learn about the global marketing environment. The need for increased global education
is also evident by the COB’s recognition of globalization as one of the core strategic areas.
Non-duplication: The Management Department has been contacted and has no objection to this course.
Other catalog change: Page 84 2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Professional Selling (12)
↓
MKTG 350 – Principles of Selling (3)
MKTG 4351 – Business-to-Business Selling (3)
MKTG 446 – Sales Management (3)
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One of the following
MKTG 4501 – Advanced Professional Selling (3),
OR a course in selling strategies abroad or a crosscultural selling course, with the
approval of the coordinator (3)
MKTG 410 – Professional Selling and Cultural Perspectives (3)
MKTG 415 – Global Selling Perspectives (3), with the consent of the department
Rationale: This revision reflects the new course numbers for the study abroad selling course and the cross cultural
selling course.
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
Course revision: Pages 69-70, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
643. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROCESS
IMPROVEMENT (3). …
660. BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS AND
NETWORKS (3). …
675. TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRONIC BUSINESS INTERNET
COMPUTING APPLICATIONS (3). … A student must earn a grade of C or better in an
information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.
690. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3). … A student must earn
a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment. PRQ: OMIS
651.
Rationale: Changes reflect current market needs and the course content.
Other catalog change: Page 68, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
The M.S. program in management information systems prepares students to assume leadership
roles in the area of business information systems. The program effectively integrates the
technical area of computer technology with business administration processes. The purpose of
the program is to expose students to current information technologies and the application of
contemporary information management theories as means to maximizing organizational
performance in the new economy.
Phase One
See requirements listed under “Graduate Study in Business.”
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In addition to Phase One requirements, the student must demonstrate proficiency in an acceptable
applications oriented computer programming language by either the satisfactory completion of
approved course work or appropriate work experience. Any course that satisfies this
programming proficiency may not be counted as an elective in Phase Two of the program.
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Required Courses
With approval of the academic program coordinator, other courses may be substituted for a
maximum of 9 semester hours of Phase Two course work.
OMIS 640 - Management of Information Systems Technology (3)
OMIS 643 - Enterprise Process Improvement (3)
OMIS 649 - Business Computing Environments (3)
OMIS 651 - Business Systems Analysis and Design (3)
OMIS 652 - Business Applications of Database Management Systems (3)
OMIS 660 - Business Computing Telecommunications Environments and Networks (3)
OMIS 675 – Internet Computing Applications Technologies and Applications of Electronic
Business (3)
OMIS 690 – Information Technology Project Management (3)
OMIS 697 – Strategic Information Systems (3)
With approval of the academic program coordinator, other courses may be substituted for a
maximum of 9 semester hours of Phase Two course work.
Electives (9)
Electives may be selected with the approval of the academic program coordinator from among
relevant graduate offerings in the department or elsewhere in the university. OMIS 695,
Internship in Management Information Systems, may not be taken as the last course in the
program.
Rationale: The changes in the program description reflect the new direction of the MS-MIS program that focuses on
the integration of information technology with business processes. Phase one requirements for the MIS graduate
degree were aligned with the MBA program several years ago. Therefore, the comments regarding computer
programming efficiency is no longer necessary. The programming concepts are integrated throughout the required
and elective courses. Course title changes reflect current market needs and the course content.
Other catalog change: Page 68, 2009-10 Graduate Catalog
Certificate of Graduate Study
Management Information Systems (15) (12)
This certificate provides working professionals with the opportunity to add value to their positions
through advanced course work, to obtain credentials necessary to support their current position, and to
increase employability within the field of information technology. Courses used to satisfy the
requirements for the certificate may also be applied toward a graduate degree in management information
systems. OMIS 507, Business Information Systems, is a prerequisite course that must be completed prior
to enrollment in the certificate courses. OMIS 507 may be waived by passing an exemption examination.
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Students interested in this certificate should contact the management information systems graduate
program coordinator for admission procedures and other information.
OMIS 651 – Business Systems Analysis and Design (3)
OMIS 652 – Business Applications of Database Management Systems (3)
OMIS 660 – Business Telecommunications (3)
OR OMIS 661 – Business Decision Technologies (3)
OMIS 690 Information Technology Project Management (3)
OR OMIS 697 – Strategic Information Systems (3)
One of the following (3)
OMIS 621 – Computer Simulation in Business (3)
OMIS 649 Business Computing Environments (3)
OMIS 675 – Technologies and Applications of Electronic Business (3)
OMIS 679 – Business Geographics (3)
OMIS 694 – Advanced Topics in Information Systems (3)
This certificate is designed to provide working professionals and non-MIS graduate students with a set of
courses focused on the application of information technology. Information technology plays an
important role for competitive advantage as a differentiator in many products and services. A certificate
in MIS will enhance a student’s understanding of the role of information technology and how it must be
managed effectively as an organizational resource.
Students must maintain good academic standing within the university, achieve a minimum grade of a B in
each course applied toward the certificate, and complete all certificate course work within a period of six
calendar years. Only courses taken at NIU may be applied toward the certificate. Courses used to satisfy
the requirements for the certificate may also be applied toward a graduate degree with approval of the
major department. All courses have Phase One prerequisites that are not part of the certificate curriculum.
Students interested in the certificate should apply no later than the beginning of their final semester prior
to graduation, but they are urged to apply as soon as they begin their course work so the coordinator may
advise students regarding course scheduling. Applications are available in the Department of Operations
Management and Information Systems.
Select four of the following graduate courses:
OMIS 640 - Management of Information Systems Technology (3)
OMIS 643 - Enterprise Process Improvement (3)
OMIS 651 - Business Systems Analysis and Design (3)
OMIS 652 - Business Applications of Database Management Systems (3)
OMIS 660 - Business Computing Environments and Networks (3)
OMIS 675 – Internet Computing Applications (3)
OMIS 690 – Information Technology Project Management (3)
Rationale: These changes reflect recent changes proposed to the MIS graduate program. In addition, students
enrolled in graduate programs will benefit by having a solid foundation in MIS concepts. The four graduate
courses will allow students to fit this certificate within the elective requirements for many graduate programs.