The course presents the relationship between information technology and the systems that use the technology. The emphasis is on business systems with a high information technology components (e.g. software developments, communications, financial management, etc.). Topics include infrastructure management, information management, security, and communications. Emphasis is given to case studies relating to information management.

• Understand how technology and information systems are used to achieve results for companies using those systems,
• Be able to discuss the benefits offered by information systems and the risks and problems associated with those systems,
• Be able to explore the arguments on all sides of a business issue, and argue convincingly for the position you select, and
• Understand the components of information systems

Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm by Laudon & Laudon, Eleventh Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall.

Topics include infrastructure management, information management, security, and communications. Emphasis is given to case studies relating to information management. Emphasis is given to case studies relating to information management.

ISE320