| Program Detail |
: In today's wired economy, the collection and dissemination of information has become increasingly critical to the success of most businesses. While information systems in business perform a wide variety of tasks; ultimately the goal is to increase revenue and/or reduce costs. From financial executives to administrative assistants, people in all capacities use information to improve effectiveness, customer service, and to gain a competitive advantage. This course outlines the current business requirements that drive the need for information systems, the technology available to satisfy those requirements, the procedures and components of system analysis, planning and development, and the ethical issues that define the boundaries of acceptable behavior as they relate to information systems. |