f272 critical it decisions for business executives course syllabus spring 2006 instructor professor vijay gurbaxani office school of sb 315 phone 949 824 5215 fax 725 2832 e mail vgurbaxa uci edu faculty assistant jeannine straus 316 8391 jstraus materials readings available via catalyst and reader service supplements the may distribute additional cases handouts in class introduction will focus on developing an understanding management economic issues related to information systems electronic this is based following premise as technology gets ever more integrated into operations a firm numerous arise these are concern broadly managers well consultants topics that be discussed listed schedule structured seminar with extensive discussions students have two major deliverables presentation term paper presentations should done small groups formed first