1. Computer and Information Processing

What is a Computer System? Binary System; The Central Processing Unit and Primary Storage; Secondary Storage.



2. Information System Software

What is Software? System Software; Application Software.



3. Managing Data Resources

Organizing Data in a Traditional File Environment; A Modern Database Environment; Designing Databases



4.Telecommunications

The Telecommunications Revolution; Components and Functions of a Telecommunication system; Types of Telecommunications Networks; EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)



5. The Internet and Enterprise Networking

Enterprise Networking; The Internet; Connectivity, Standards and Intranets; Electronic Commerce: A Tale of Two Companies (Group Case Study)



6. The Strategic Role of Information Systems

Key Systems Applications in the Organization; Information as a Strategic Resource; How Information Systems can be uses for Competitive Advantage



7. Foundation of Electronic Commerce

Business Information Systems; Human Resource Information Systems; Accounting Information Systems; Business to Consumer Commerce; Customer Value and the Internet; Business-to-Business Commerce; Online Transaction Processing; Amazon.com; Success and Expansion in Electronic Commerce (Group Case Study)



8. System Success and Failure: Implementation

Information System Failure

Causes of Information systems Success and Failure



9. Enhancing Management Decision Making

Decision-Support Systems (DSS)

Executive Support Systems (ESS)