PREREQUISITE: IFSM 201
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An overview of computer-based information system concepts and operations and how these capabilities are applied by management to improve the work processes of business, government, and the academic entities. Consideration is also given to management planning at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels necessary to effect continuous improvements. The interchange of electronic information and the application of various computing tools such as spreadsheets and databases are introduced.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
You will learn a lot about how to use spreadsheets and databases
(expanding your introduction to them that you made in IFSM 201). You
will also learn what they are used for in business and
management. Business, management, and acounting students will learn
how to solve practical business problems using spreadsheets and databases.
Computing students will learn what spreadsheets and databases are used
for in the business world. We will blend software tool operations,
business concepts, information systems concepts, and problem solving
techniques. The major goal is to develop the knowledge and skills to
use popular software tools to solve common business problems.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Info. Tech.in Business: Prin. Practices, Opp.
Senn, James
Microsoft Excel 97, Cram, Carol
EVALUATION:
Homeworks 50% Midterm Exam 25% Final exam 25%