Graduate Studies in Information Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) for Digital Enterprises

Abstract

Digital Enterprises of today and tomorrow need to be properly planned, architected, engineered, integrated and managed to meet the location and customer specific demands. There is a need for academic programs that concentrate on systems engineering practices with special attention to management and technology issues for a global market, including developing countries. A quick study of extant systems engineering academic programs has revealed that most do not consider information systems and engineering management topics. This paper describes an innovative graduate studies program that prepares well rounded systems engineers whose knowledge cuts across information systems, systems engineering, and engineering management for different populations. Highly flexible concentrations and capstone projects allow the students to gain knowledge in diverse sectors such as health, education, public safety, public welfare, energy, environment, agriculture and manufacturing. The steady growth in enrollments testifies to the appeal of this program.