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MGMT 5000 |
Management Without Borders: An Interdisciplinary Course for Masters Students in Management |
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| This course places management in its broadest context and helps students from diverse disciplines understand the complex social, economic, ecological, political and technological forces shaping 21st century leadership in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Key themes explored in the course include systems thinking, collaboration across sectoral boundaries, values based approaches to management, sustainable economic development and personal/professional development. The course is team taught by leading faculty from across the Faculty of Management as well as guest speakers. Learning opportunities are delivered in a mix of formats, including lectures, tutorials, readings, multi-disciplinary cases and group discussions. The course is characterized by a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary team work for effective problem solving in complex environments. | ||
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INFO 0590 |
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Enables the student to test and evaluate class theory, to contribute by actual participation, and to explore areas of particular interest for course specialization and future employment. Placements are arranged in consultation with the MLIS Program Coordinator. (100 hours, Non-credit). A student may apply for an Extended Work Placement Option if, upon entering the MLIS program, they have (a) at least four months (500 hours) of relevant employment experience which has been supervised by an information professional acceptable to the School (Pre-admission Employment Option), or (b) if the equivalent of four months of suitable employment is gained while attending the School (Pre-Graduation Employment Option). Full details are provided in the Practicum Guide. | ||
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INFO 5500 |
Information in Society | -top- |
| Provides an introduction to the economic, political, and social dimensions of an information-rich environment. Includes consideration of the historical development of library and information studies, knowledge production, issues of control versus free flow of information, the social organization of knowledge, and the ethical and legal aspects of information services. | ||
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INFO 5515 |
Organization of Information | -top- |
| Introduces the theory and applications of information organization. Primary topics include: describing and representing information in various media; subject classification theory and techniques; authority control; controlled vocabulary; indexing fundamentals; and relation of organization to information retrieval systems. Traditional, library-oriented and more recent computer-based techniques, tools, and theories are examined. | ||
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INFO 5520 |
Research Methods | -top- |
| Introduces concepts, methods (both quantitative and qualitative), and the practices of research that are appropriate to library and information studies. Addresses the nature and uses of research, tools for research, handling of evidence, analysis and interpretation of findings, reporting of results, evaluation of published reports, and the management of research. | ||
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INFO 5530 |
Information Sources and Retrieval | -top- |
| Offers both a theoretical and a practical introduction to information services. Discusses users and their information-seeking behaviours, major categories of reference resources and how best to match appropriate resources to the user via effective reference interviews. Explores evaluation techniques and uses of reference resources in various formats. Includes strategies of online searching both in specialized databases and on the Web. | ||
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INFO 5570 |
Organizational Management and Strategy | -top- |
| Introduces management theories and practices for organizational functions occurring in any type of information setting. Examines all elements involved in effective strategic planning, implementation and management including personnel, budgeting, change management. Discusses evaluation methods for all information centre functions. Introduces techniques relevant for training and development issues, policy and procedure writing, requests for proposals (RFPs), etc. PRE-REQUISITE: INFO 5530 | ||
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INFO 5590 |
Information Management Systems | -top- |
| Covers the principles of systems analysis, as well as library management systems and modules, and project planning. Modules include acquisitions, public access catalogue, full-text access, circulation, non-print booking, etc. The course introduces fundamental concepts, and facilitates understanding of how automated systems are selected and managed for the benefit of professionals and patrons/clients. | ||
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INFO 6540 |
Database Management Systems | -top- |
| Focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of the process of relational database design. Topics covered include data modeling, the Entity-Relationship data model, data normalization, Structured Query Language, and Visual Basic for Applications. The database design process is covered from conceptualization to implementation. PRE-REQUISITE: IT Competencies listed in Admissions Requirements Please note: Responsibility for readiness for INFO 6540 rests with the student. CROSS-LISTED: MGMT 4540 | ||