Introduction to Business Information Systems

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze the purpose, components, and issues related to common business information systems
• Analyze the impact of business processes and information systems on an organization
• Explain the factors that influence how an organization selects information systems
• Describe how databases are used in business
• Compare different methodologies for information systems development
• Evaluate various functional systems
• Explain fundamental communication and networking concepts
• Explain how the Internet impacts the way organizations use information systems
• Evaluate the information system needed to support e-commerce
• Analyze the roles and responsibilities associated with information systems management
• Explain how businesses manage ethical considerations with respect to information systems
• Describe how an organization can protect against various information system threatsThis class includes the following eText:Kroenke, Using MIS, 6th Edition (2014); ISBN: 0133029670