Course Syllabus

 COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The course introduces different types of information systems for business, their goals, purposes, values, and major functionality. The emphasis is made on criteria and issues in selection of information system, problem definition, requirements, specifications, information flow and presentation, cost / time estimate, implementation, and maintenance. (3 units) Prerequisites: BA 146, CS 10. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

The students will learn about the use and development of management information systems and explore today’s leading-edge topics including hardware, system and application software, telecommunications and networks, the Internet, intranets, and extranets, electronic and mobile commerce, business information systems of different types, systems development process, security, privacy, and ethical issues in information systems and the Internet. 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS 

Lecture method is used in combination with the practical use of business software and the Internet to solve application problems. The emphasis will be on learning by doing. Every student must participate in an intensive classroom activity. Reading, writing, “business case study”, and project assignments will be made throughout the course.