By the end of the course, the students will be able to
- understand the role of information systems in organizations and link information systems function with other main business functions.
- explain the importance of information systems for firms in achieving competitive advantage.
- demonstrate an understanding of the impact of ethical and social issues raised by information systems.
- explain the key information technology infrastructures.
- develop a database using a database software.
- describe the tools and techniques used for securing information systems.
- explain how firm performance can be enhanced using information systems.
- demonstrate an understanding of the enterprise systems, systems for supply chain management, customer relationship management, e-commerce applications and business intelligence systems.
- discuss the unique features of e-commerce.
- describe the role of knowledge management and knowledge management programs in business.
- describe the business benefits of using intelligent techniques for knowledge management.
- explain the role of information systems in enhancing the management decision making.
- give examples of organizational change produced by newly built information systems.
- describe the main methods for modeling and building information systems.