EXECUTIVE MASTER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Description

BUMA 614: Knowledge Management

Note: All courses carry 4.5 credits unless otherwise stated.

This course provides a general understanding of knowledge-based economy in correlation with IT developments, and emphasizes the links between an organization's explicit and tacit intellectual assets and positive business results. The course views the knowledge component of business activities as a specific and important factor in developing strategy, policy, and practice at all organizational levels.

Students will gain experience in data processing, and become acquainted with decision support tools and expert systems. They will learn the essential processes and practices involved in knowledge management and a wide range of related strategies, initiatives, and technologies that can be introduced to improve the effectiveness and competitiveness of organizations.