Information Management in Business

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet. In addition, a management perspective is given for each of the areas.

Topics and Objectives

Information Systems

  • Analyze the roles of information systems in business.
  • Analyze the System Development Life Cycle methodology.

Hardware

  • Identify hardware components of a computer.
  • Discuss trends in hardware.

Operating Systems and Programming

  • Distinguish between operating systems, programming languages, programs, and applications.
  • Review common computer software.
  • Review the role of office automation.

Database Management

  • Define terminology used with databases.
  • Analyze the ways databases are used as components of business solutions.
  • Analyze database administration.

Networks, Telecommunications, and the Internet

  • List business applications of telecommunications.
  • Define the terms and examine the technology of networks and telecommunications.
  • Analyze the role of the Internet.
  • Distinguish between the Internet, Intranets, Extranets, and e-business.

Management Perspective

  • Compare and contrast operational, tactical, and strategic use of information technology (IT).
  • Analyze information resource management.
  • Analyze key success factors.
  • Analyze global considerations.

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