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Accounting for Decision Makers

SCH-MGMT

An overview of the concepts and language of financial and managerial accounting that covers how accounting information can be used as an effective tool for communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. Topics include the principles and methodologies underlying financial statements and the inherent limitations of that information. Additional topics include behavior, cost analysis, and tools used to motivate and coordinate business activities.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA Students.

Operations and Information Management

SCH-MGMT

Organizations?whether businesses or non-profits?are increasingly reliant on information technology (IT) and operations excellence to achieve strategic goals, drive innovation, and maintain competitive advantage. This course provides a broad survey of the strategic and operational roles of Information Systems Management (IS) and Operations Management (OM) in modern organizations. Over the first seven weeks, students explore how information systems support business processes, decision-making, and competitive advantage. Topics include digital transformation, digital strategy, implementation of information systems, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The second half of the course focuses on operations management, emphasizing operations strategy, supply chain strategy, process design, capacity planning, and process improvement. Through case studies and discussions, students learn to evaluate and apply IS and OM concepts to improve organizational performance and resilience. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to critically assess how information systems and operations strategies?when aligned with distinctive competencies and competitive priorities?can enhance the positioning and effectiveness of their organizations.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA students.

Introduction to Business Information Systems

OIM

Examines information technology from a business enterprise perspective. Topics include: the components and development of business information technology systems, their use in enhancing and facilitating management practices and decision making and their impact on management decisions.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This section is open to only students in the Career Launch Program.

Financial Modeling

FINANCE

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Financial Modeling

FINANCE

Application of financial models in the business environment. The use of computer-based spreadsheet and simulation packages in business analysis.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Introduction to Business Information Systems

OIM

Examines information technology from a business enterprise perspective. Topics include: the components and development of business information technology systems, their use in enhancing and facilitating management practices and decision making and their impact on management decisions.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
OIM majors and non-OIM Isenberg majors should monitor the course via Spire for seat availability. Students who add themselves to the Spire waitlist should ensure they do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course or are enrolled in a max number of credits. Please note that for all OIM courses, the Department utilizes the Spire waitlist. The Registrar will stop promoting students on the Spire waitlist about one week prior to the beginning of classes. Once the Spire waitlist is no longer functional, you will need to monitor the class and self-enroll if a seat becomes available.

Data Management Using Spreadsheets

SCH-MGMT

This course teaches students how to maximize spreadsheets as a data management tool using advanced functions and formulas. Students will learn how to efficiently manipulate, format, and automate data, and use spreadsheets to build customized reports, dashboards, amazing charts, pivot tables and macros. This course is applicable to all business disciplines. Prerequisites: basic spreadsheet knowledge.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA, MSBA, MSA, and MSM students.

Database Management for Analytics

SCH-MGMT

This course provides an introduction to Business Intelligence, including the processes, methodologies, infrastructure, and current practices used to transform business data into useful information and support business decision-making. Business Intelligence requires foundation knowledge in data storage and retrieval, thus this course will review logical data models for both database management systems and data warehouses. Students will learn to extract and manipulate data from these systems and assess security-related issues. Data mining, visualization, and statistical analysis along with reporting options such as management dashboards and balanced scorecards will be covered.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Negotiation Theory and Practice

SCH-MGMT

This course examines negotiation fundamentals, including the two core strategies of competitive (win-lose) negotiation and integrative (win-win) negotiation. Course content focuses on negotiation preparation, strategy formulation, determination of goals and objectives, and processes for bringing about a successful settlement. The course will also explore psychological processes, power dynamics, communications at all stages of negotiation, ethical issues and the challenges of cross-cultural negotiations. The format of the course will be organized around a series of bargaining simulations and cases that are supported by readings, videos, and cases.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Enrollment Requirements Undergraduates: Contact Instructor for permission to enroll.

Business Applications with Python

SCH-MGMT

This course provides an introduction to programming with a focus on business and analytics applications. The curriculum supports the development of skills in data extraction and manipulation as well as automating data analysis tasks. Students will become adept in the use of important libraries and will be able to use trusted open-source resources to support continued development of programming skills. No prior programming experience expected.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
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