Course Title:

Information Systems and Technology

for Managers and Entrepreneurs

Course Description:

The course covers information systems  in  all  phases  of business and  in  all  functional  areas  to  analyze  and  solve business problems  in  the  "real  world."    The practical and efficient use of computer technology, both software and hardware, are highlighted.   All types of business applications are covered. The importance of data bases, networking, telecommunications, and mobile technology are clearly   presented. Popular accounting, tax, finance, management, manufacturing, and marketing software are explained for easy use.   Software for  decision  support  systems  (DSS), Executive Information  Systems (EIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) such  as financial  modeling, budgeting,  strategic planning and control,  forecasting, data analysis, inventory planning, and optimization  software   are  covered  with  real-life  examples. "What-if" analysis and the effects of changing assumptions are discussed.

Prerequisites:

Basic math

Basic accounting

Level:

Basic