BUS 32100 - Management Of Information Systems

An introduction to information systems and technology and their role in the modern business enterprise. Topics include computer-based information systems; managers’ role in use, acquisition, and control of information systems and technology for a competitive advantage; ethical use of information; global information systems; and emerging information technologies.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 20002 or ETCS 10600, and BUS 20101, and P or C: BUS 30102 with grades of C- or better.
Junior or senior class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the fundamental concept of information systems including the people, organizational, and technology components of information systems
2. Distinguish and relate different types of information systems used in the organizations. Be able to compare their components, significant uses, benefits, and limitations
3. Understand how information systems can be used to achieve operational, tactical, and strategic goals of organizations. Apply various strategic frameworks to analyze the competitive advantage from IT.
4. Describe the major concepts, developments, and managerial implications of IT infrastructure, database management, and telecommunications technologies
5. Understand the various electronic commerce business models and how they can be used to support organizational strategies
6. Understand the systems development life cycle and alternative methods of acquiring information systems to solve business problems and the challenges associated with managing IT projects
7. Understand the role of computer security, privacy, and ethics in today’s business organizations.
8. Apply advanced spreadsheet skills to model business decisions.
9. Able to carry out a sensitivity analysis to help in decision making
10. Able to solve a database problem using appropriate design methodologies.
11. Demonstrate database design, database creation, manipulation, queries, and forms and reports generation.