Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0013
Organization's ID:
BUS206
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
57 Hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 information systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide knowledge about the components of business information systems, with an emphasis on data transmission, management information software, and the ways that businesses manage data.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the use and function of management information systems.
  • Identify and describe the different roles of people in information systems.
  • Explain the strategic value of information systems in the organization.
  • Describe the impact of information systems in the larger context of ethics and globalization.
  • Describe the use and function of management information systems.
  • Identify trends in information systems that will impact the next generation of business.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to management information systems
  • MIS basics: hardware, software, networking, and security
  • Data and databases
  • Information systems and organization strategy
  • Information systems development
  • Information systems in society and the world
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials