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Corporate Business

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Business Consulting

As an institution, Acuity has been a good corporate sponsor for the MA Business Systems Analyst, Business Systems Integration, Business Analyst Boston. A member of the directory since 2005 in the Corporate Services section.

Category: Business Systems Analyst, Business Systems Integration, Business Analyst Boston

Based in MA, Anita Collins provides Retirement Consulting, New Business Startup Coaching as a Business Consulting personal management training and coaching company.

Category: Retirement Consulting, New Business Startup Coaching

Offers a range of services including marketing communications, web design copywriting. Stray has been a member since 2011 in the Business Consulting directory.

Category: Marketing Communications, Web Design Copywriting

Wicked Good MarketingOffers a range of services including Specialties include marketing communications, web design copywriting. Directory partner since 2011.

Category: Marketing Communications, Web Design Copywriting

HR & Training

Specializing in Telemarketing, Demand Generation, Channel Development

Category: Telemarketing, Demand Generation, Channel Development

Construction

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Transport & Logistics

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Category: Bus Company, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Bus Transportation

Business Consulting

Based in MA, Anita Collins provides Retirement Consulting, New Business Startup Coaching as a Business Consulting personal management training and coaching company.

Category: Retirement Consulting, New Business Startup Coaching

Concierge Services, Inc. provides customized personal guides to new cities for familiarization.

Category: Corporate Sales

Providing a complete range of Business Consulting, Ergoutreach has been a good corporate sponsor for the MA Corporate Services board. A senior member of this listing since 2003 in the Corporate Services vertical.

Category: Business Consulting

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Category: Legislative Non-Profit Massachusetts, Administrative Advocacy Services Non-Profit Organizations Massachusetts

Wicked Good Marketing offers a range of services including Specialties include marketing communications, web design copywriting. Directory partner since 2011.

Category: Marketing Communications, Web Design Copywriting

Offers Business Consulting services for business consulting. Since 1997, Affirmative Business Solutions has been listed in the Corporate Services directory.

Category: Business Consulting

DBS is a registered member in the Corporate Services vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/dbs to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Mortgage Provider

A producer of Great Writing and located in MA, Great Writing has been an Affordable Business Consulting supplier since 2001.

Category: Business Consulting

Shoe Design provides fantastic values on all the latest decorating trends in the Corporate Services market. Specializes in Shoe Design. Located in NH, Shoe Design has been an Affordable Business Consulting supplier since 1999.

Category: Business Consulting

Offers a range of services including marketing communications, web design copywriting. Stray has been a member since 2011 in the Business Consulting directory.

Category: Marketing Communications, Web Design Copywriting

Offers a range of products and services for markets including web design, web design company, SEO web design. GrantCom Corporate has been a member since 1998 in the Business Consulting directory.

Category: Web Design, Web Design Company, Seo Web Design

Offers Business Consulting services for advertising audits. Since 2000, Shain and Associates has been listed in the Corporate Services directory.

Category: Advertising Audits

HR & Training

Affordable HR and Training service that provide opportunities to Documentation and Training. Customized to your requirements by Documentation and Training.

Category: Hr And Training

MERA Sales Training is committed to strengthening the Corporate Services industry through collective support, services, and leadership in providing sales training, customer service training. Located in NH, MERA Sales Training has been an Affordable HR and Training supplier since 2009.

Category: Sales Training, Customer Service Training

A leading source for technology business consulting from World Tech Consultants .

Category: Technology Business Consulting

Offers a range of independent human resources outsourcing consulting services and is posted in the Affordable HR and Training market.

Category: Independent Human Resources Outsourcing

A producer of specialty Leading Consultants for the MA HR and Training retail space.

Category: Hr And Training

Sigma is a registered member in the Corporate Services vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/Sigma to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Hr And Training

Providers of HR and Training-related services and is located in MA for individuals and corporations WBT development services. Look toWeb Graduate to solve those complex transactional details.

Category: Web-Based Training Software

Specializing in Telemarketing, Demand Generation, Channel Development

Category: Telemarketing, Demand Generation, Channel Development

Clark and Lavey

Category: Hr And Training

Offers a range of services including Corporate leadership training. Power and Systems has been a member since 2000 in the HR and Training directory.

Category: Corporate Leadership Training

As an institution, Segway has been a good corporate sponsor for the NH personal transportation business. A member of the directory since 2004 in the Corporate Services section.

Category: Personal Transportation Business

Construction

Offers a range of products and services for markets including electrical contractor, Electrical Dynamics, Massachusetts, construction. EDI - Electrical Dynamics has been a member since 2000 in the Construction directory.

Category: Electrical Contractor, Electrical Dynamics, Massachusetts, Construction

Silverio Construction works with the e-business environment to assist banks in MAbasement remodeling Massachusetts, basement remodeling contractor Massachusetts, basement remodeling boston Massachusetts in determining effective marketing strategy, procurement, and development within the Construction marketplace.

Category: Basement Remodeling Massachusetts, Basement Remodeling Contractor Massachusetts, Basement Remodeling Boston Massachusetts

A Construction company that develops, manufactures and blends performance-enhancing drywall, sheetrock for the Corporate Services market.

Category: Drywall, Sheetrock

Provides full-service Residential Lawn Mowing services for customers. Visit http://btompkins.net to take advantage of our special rates today.

Category: Residential Lawn Mowing

Specializes in Discounted Irrigation Systems. Tompkins Landscaping & Irrigation has, since 2015, been listed in the Construction directory.

Category: Discounted Irrigation Systems

Tompkins Landscaping & Irrigation has been a trusted partner for MA Construction fellow firms since 2015, providing sound resource management for Corporate Services members.

Category: Apartment Snow Plowing

Providers of Construction-related services and is located in MA for corporations looking for Commercial Snow Removal. Look toTompkins Landscaping & Irrigation to solve those complex transactional details.

Category: Commercial Snow Removal

Provides and services Building Permits, Building Permit, permit expeditor. Found in the Corporate Services, Construction group in this directory.

Category: Building Permits, Building Permit, Permit Expeditor

As an institution, Longchamps Electric has been a good corporate sponsor for the NH electrical contracting. A member of the directory since 2002 in the Corporate Services section.

Category: Electrical Contracting

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A stocking distributor with worldwide sales capacity and industrial supply, Interstate Electrical in the Corporate Services market sells and services commercial electrical contracting services in MA, and has been a member since 1999.

Category: Construction

Transport & Logistics

Based in MA, Tompkins Landscaping & Irrigation provides Irrigation Systems For Government as a Veteran-owmed and operated company.

Category: Irrigation Systems For Government

Specializes in Snow Removal. Tompkins Landscaping & Irrigation has, since 2015, been listed in the Transport and Logistics directory.

Category: Snow Removal

Provides and services Government Landscaping, Snow Removal. Found in the Corporate Services, Transport and Logistics group in this directory.

Category: Government Landscaping, Snow Removal

Providers of Municipal Snow Plowing-related services and is located in MA for individuals and corporations looking for commercial winter services. Look toTompkins Landscaping & Irrigation to solve those complex logistical details.

Category: Municipal Snow Plowing

Find out where you can get home heating oil, fuel oil. Since 2000, McLaughlin Oil has been listed in the Transport and Logistics directory.

Category: Home Heating Oil, Fuel Oil

For getting around the busy metropolitan area; bus company, massachusetts, new hampshire, bus transportation

Category: Bus Company, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Bus Transportation

McLaughlin EconoMove Division provides short term storage and low cost residential moving services in the regional area of  NH and sources movers in Massachusetts, moving in Massachusetts, movers in New Hampshire, moving in New Hampshire as a community partner.

Category: Movers In Massachusetts, Moving In Massachusetts, Movers In New Hampshire, Moving In New Hampshire

Find out where you can get medical Logistics, healthcare logistics. Since 2008, National Logistics Group has been listed in the Transport and Logistics directory.

Category: Medical Logistics, Healthcare Logistics

Specialize in Chicago courier. World Courier Ground has, since 2006, been listed in the Transport and Logistics directory.

Category: Chicago Courier

World Courier Ground is committed to strengthening the Corporate Services industry through collective support, services, and leadership in providing Atlanta courier services. Located in RI, World Courier Ground has been an Corporate Transport and Logistics supplier since 2006.

Category: Atlanta Courier

World Courier Ground provides specialized transportation and logistics services . Specialties include Courier. Directory partner since 2006.

Category: Courier

Provides full-service Seattle courier services for customers needing same day delivery, medical courier services and other related courier and package delivery services. Visit http://host.web-print-design.com/wcg/seattle/index.htm to take advantage of our special rates today.

Category: Seattle Courier

Retailer of San Francisco courier. Located in the Transport and Logistics directory since 2006, World Courier Ground strives to provide superior service and sell the highest quality products.

Category: San Francisco Courier

World Courier Ground offer our customers the greatest possible values on quality Miami courier services. Member since 2006.

Category: Miami Courier

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Category: Boston Courier

World Courier Ground courier and freight forwarding services for domestic delivery. Specialties include Portland courier. Directory partner since 2004.

Category: Portland Courier

McLaughlin Limousine is a registered member in the Corporate Services vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/mclimo to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Transport And Logistics

As one of the area's privately-owned Corporate Services corporations, McLaughlin Moving in Corporate Services provides corporate transportation of trade show exhibits, relocating office divisions and other logistics support.. Member since 2010.

Category: Transport And Logistics

 

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Master of Science in Information Technology

The Aspen University 36 semester credit MS in Information Technology (MSIT) program prepares students for mid-level careers in information technology in a variety of business settings. The MSIT equips learners with fundamental technical skills presented in the widely recognized Microsoft Certificate Systems Engineer certification coupled with such vendor-neutral information technology principles as data communications, intranet development and project management.

MSIT Degree Completion Requirements:

  • 36 Total semester credits (8 Core Courses- 3 semester credits each)
  • 9 Elective semester credit hours of MCSE Certification Portfolio
  • A Final Project (3 semester credits)
  • One Proctored Exam

Core Courses:

645 Project Management Essentials
515 Management of Information Systems
525 Information Systems Strategic Planning
535 Telecommunications
545 Emerging Technologies
665 Data Communications
675 Systems Design
695 Intranets
599 Capstone Project

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Elective Courses:

You may receive nine elective portfolio credits for your earned Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. If you want to earn the MSIT degree but don't want to pursue the MCSE, you are required to take three of the following electives:

615 Information Systems Policy
625 Planning for Information Networks
685 eBusiness
646 Project Management Organization Framework
647 Project Management Integration Framework
649 Information Technology Project Management

See Program Calendar

Course Descriptions:


645 Project Management Essentials
PME introduces students to the fundamental elements of effective project management. It provides students with the opportunity to apply these elements using exercises and examples based on real-time projects. The required tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects and the methods used to organize and manage projects are also discussed.


515 Management of Information Systems

In this course, students gain valuable insight into the planning, organizing, and controlling of user services, as well as the management of the information systems development process. The course also examines organizational learning curves, dealing with vendors, budgeting, accounting, management reporting, and legal considerations of information systems.


525 Information Systems Strategic Planning

Information systems are an integral part of corporate operations. This course examines guidelines for developing an information systems plan, selecting systems projects, assessing current systems, and planning future systems expansion that supports organizational growth.

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535 Telecommunications

This course provides a brief history of telecommunications, a look at the field's structure and regulation, information on networks and telecommunications services, the basics of traffic engineering, and an introduction to primary data communications systems. The underlying principles and functions of telecommunications management are also introduced.


545 Emerging Technologies

Through this course, students explore state-of-the-art and emerging technologies in information processing. The class includes a survey of recent advances in software development, hardware, and computer networking strategies.


665 Data Communications
Data Communications develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing communication systems. Students examine network protocols and wide and local-area networks in detail. Topics include the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, client-server technology, and comparison of different network architectures.


675 Systems Design
This course reviews efficient processes for information systems analysis and development. It also covers state-of-the-art techniques for information systems specifications and design. Other topics covered include real-time structured analysis and design, and object-oriented analysis and design.


695 Intranets
This course develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing and managing Intranets, i.e. internal Web networks. Students will learn how the Internet model applies to business, how developments in technology have made Intranets possible, and the impact they may have for organizations in the future.

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615 Information Systems Policy
Designed to provide an understanding of the overall information needs of an organization and the role of computer-based information systems, this course covers management of computer centers and technical personnel, systems development management, and enterprise analysis.


625 Planning for Information Networks
This course presents a methodology for planning telecommunications networks from the perspective of a technical manager. General planning principles are covered, and during the course students develop a general model based on structured analysis techniques. Related topics of network architectures risk analysis, and disaster recovery are also discussed.


685 eBusiness
The Internet and related technologies pose enormous opportunities for developing new business models and significant threats to existing models. Information Professionals must be prepared to recognize opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the electronic economy. This course defines the core elements of developing an eBusiness strategy, including branding, competitive analysis, technology assessment, business method models, and preparing for emerging trends. Course assignments involve extensive case studies and online research using the latest e-tools. Students collaborate to create a prototype eBusiness venture.


646 Project Management Organization Framework
PMOF introduces the fundamental concepts of scope, time management, human resource planning and project communications as presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge. Emphasizing both theory and practical application, PMOF provides students with an opportunity to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools..


647 Project Management Integration Framework

PMIF completes the topics presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge and includes project cost, quality, procurement, and risk management. Continuing the work from PMOF, PMIF provides students with additional opportunities to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools. Special consideration is given to preparing students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.


649-Information Technology Project Management
(Prerequisite: 645-- Project Management Essentials or prior consent of the instructor)
In today's fast-paced and dynamic environment, innovative information technology and system development projects are critical to many companies' success. The emphasis on such projects creates greater demand from senior management to deliver quality information technology projects on time, within budget, and which add functionality and value to their customers and clients. IT Project Management will teach the project manager how to integrate sound project management principles in the information technology project's development profile in order to assure every aspect of the project is under control and delivers the technical objectives. This course will also cover the IT project's life cycle from initiation through closeout and address all the components of project management as they relate to IT projects, based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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599 Capstone Project
The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization.

Master of Science in Information Management

Aspen University's 36 semester credit MS in Information Management program illustrates how information flows through an enterprise, presents effective uses of technology and describes how information systems can shape an organization. It bridges the gap between information management and its practical application. The program examines information technology with an emphasis upon strategies for applying technology both profitably and effectively.

The core courses lay a firm foundation of essential concepts, principles, skills and strategies for the information technology professional, providing the knowledge and skills needed for informed decision making and effective leadership. The program's two elective tracks allow for concentrated study in either the management or technology aspects of the field.

The Aspen University MS in Information Management prepares students to be key contributors in defining the strategies for successful implementation of Information Technology within their organizations.

MSIM Degree Completion Requirements:

  • 36 Total semester credits (8 Core Courses- 3 semester credits each)
  • 3 Elective Course (3 semester credits each)
  • A Final Project (3 semester credits)
  • One Proctored Exam

Core Courses:

505 Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change
515 Management of Information Systems
525 Information Systems Strategic Planning
535 Telecommunications
545 Emerging Technologies
560 Business Ethics
590 Organizational Behavior
645 Project Management Essentials
599 Capstone Project

Elective Courses: Management Concentration

605 Customers, Markets, and Technology
635 Technology and the Global Environment
685 eBusiness

Elective Courses: Technologies Concentration

649 - Information Technology Project Management
665 Data Communications

685 eBusiness
695 Intranets

Elective Courses: Project Management Concentration

646 Project Management Organization Framework
647 Project Management Integration Framework
649 Information Technology Project Management

See Program Calendar

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Course Descriptions:


505 Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change - This course sets the stage for Aspen University's Master of Science degree program by addressing the need for organizations to respond efficiently to technological changes. Students examine management techniques for fostering a corporate culture that facilitates innovation. The course also discusses the dynamics of growth and change and their impact on the success of a technology-intensive business.


515 Management of Information Systems

In this course, students gain valuable insight into the planning, organizing, and controlling of user services, as well as the management of the information systems development process. The course also examines organizational learning curves, dealing with vendors, budgeting, accounting, management reporting, and legal considerations of information systems.


525 Information Systems Strategic Planning

Information systems are an integral part of corporate operations. This course examines guidelines for developing an information systems plan, selecting systems projects, assessing current systems, and planning future systems expansion that supports organizational growth.


535 Telecommunications

This course provides a brief history of telecommunications, a look at the field's structure and regulation, information on networks and telecommunications services, the basics of traffic engineering, and an introduction to primary data communications systems. The underlying principles and functions of telecommunications management are also introduced.


545 Emerging Technologies
- Through this course, students explore state-of-the-art and emerging technologies in information processing. The class includes a survey of recent advances in software development, hardware, and computer networking strategies.


560 Business Ethics

This course examines ethics and values in multiple contexts. It begins with an exploration of individual values and the integration of mind, body and soul. The perspective then broadens to include corporate ethics and the role of moral leadership in business. The course concludes with an examination of ethical dilemmas created by an expanding global economy.

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590 Organizational Behavior

Today, businesses run on hardware, software, and human capital more than ever before. This course focuses on the people in the organization and how they work and behave in the work environment. It examines the behavior of individuals, the dynamics of teamwork, the processes of small groups, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, and ways to eliminate barriers to effective communications within the workplace.


645 Project Management Essentials
PME introduces students to the fundamental elements of effective project management. It provides students with the opportunity to apply these elements using exercises and examples based on real-time projects. The required tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects and the methods used to organize and manage projects are also discussed.


605 Customers, Markets & Technology
The relationship between technology-based products and the consumers of these products comes under investigation in this course. This course also teaches methods for designing, developing, and delivering technology-based products that can solve real-world problems.


635 Technology and the Global Environment
How does globalization relate to and affect technological innovation? That's the question this course is designed to answer. Students interpret technological activities of organizations and analyze the likely impact of these activities on technological choices and opportunities affecting their businesses.


649-Information Technology Project Management
(Prerequisite: 645-Project Management Essentials or prior consent of the instructor)
In today's fast-paced and dynamic environment, innovative information technology and system development projects are critical to many companies' success. The emphasis on such projects creates greater demand from senior management to deliver quality information technology projects on time, within budget, and which add functionality and value to their customers and clients. IT Project Management will teach the project manager how to integrate sound project management principles in the information technology project's development profile in order to assure every aspect of the project is under control and delivers the technical objectives. This course will also cover the IT project's life cycle from initiation through closeout and address all the components of project management as they relate to IT projects, based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).


665 Data Communications
Data Communications develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing communication systems. Students examine network protocols and wide and local-area networks in detail. Topics include the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, client-server technology, and comparison of different network architectures.

Back to Top



685 eBusiness
The Internet and related technologies pose enormous opportunities for developing new business models and significant threats to existing models. Information Professionals must be prepared to recognize opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the electronic economy. This course defines the core elements of developing an eBusiness strategy, including branding, competitive analysis, technology assessment, business method models, and preparing for emerging trends. Course assignments involve extensive case studies and online research using the latest e-tools. Students collaborate to create a prototype eBusiness venture.


695 Intranets
This course develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing and managing Intranets, i.e. internal Web networks. Students will learn how the Internet model applies to business, how developments in technology have made Intranets possible, and the impact they may have for organizations in the future.


646 Project Management Organization Framework
PMOF introduces the fundamental concepts of scope, time management, human resource planning and project communications as presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge. Emphasizing both theory and practical application, PMOF provides students with an opportunity to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools..


647 Project Management Integration Framework

PMIF completes the topics presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge and includes project cost, quality, procurement, and risk management. Continuing the work from PMOF, PMIF provides students with additional opportunities to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools. Special consideration is given to preparing students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

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599 Capstone Project

The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization.

 

 

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Master of Science in Information Technology
Develop your expertise in data communications, intranet development, and project management. Build upon the skills presented in the widely recognized Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

Master of Science in Information Management
Get the skills you need to shape your organization's technology implementation to best meet business objectives.

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