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faculty
Toby Stapleton, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor
Decision & Information Sciences
Contact
508-999-9259
508-999-8646
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Charlton College of Business 205
Education
| 2017 | UMass Dartmouth | PhD |
| 2015 | UMass Dartmouth | MA |
| 2005 | Suffolk University | MBA |
| 2004 | Bryant University | BA |
Teaching
- Supply Chain Management
- Healthcare Operations
- Management Information Systems
Programs
- Business Administration MBA
- Business Administration MBA Online
- General Business Administration BS
- General Business Administration BS Online
- Healthcare Management MS
- Healthcare Management MS Online
- Juris Doctor & Master of Business Administration JD, MBA
- Management Information Systems BS
- Operations Management—Business Analytics BS
- Technology Management MS
- Technology Management MS Online
Courses
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student's major field. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. For specific procedures and regulations, see the section of the catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
Online and Continuing Education Courses
Techniques for the analysis and improvement of the value-adding activities of an organization. The course develops operational decision-making skills used under real-life conditions of uncertainty & incomplete information. Through analyzing cases & problems, exercising judgement, & resolving difficult challenges, students learn how to become leaders in the efficient & effective management of processes & projects. This course is relevant for managers in any manufacturing or service line of work who are concerned with continuous improvement.
Introduction to the information technology used in modern organizations. The course is designed to provide a technical understanding of information technology, practical experience and management perspectives on its utilization in organizations.
Introduction to transformation processes that minimize waste and maximize the value of customer care. Topics include knowledge-based design, scientific observation and continuous experimentation, small impact problem solving, employee empowerment, and other Lean techniques. Exploration of Lean in a wide variety of real world healthcare organizations is integrated into the course. POM 684 is the Capstone course for the M.S. in Healthcare management degree.
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student's major field. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. For specific procedures and regulations, see the section of the catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Analysis of service operations and contemporary policy issues related to health care. Health care costs, financing, quality, economics, health information technology and other topics that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of health care are examined from a multidisciplinary perspective that embraces both business and policy disciplines.