Description
This course provides an basic understanding of information systems and their use in achieving strategic advantage in business practice. The course reviews the many types of information systems supporting business processes and a study of how technology, especially information technology, can be used as an essential component of linking technology policy with corporate strategy and identifying technology options that will ensure the most effective execution of organizational strategy.ISM is the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them. ISM professionals help firms realize maximum benefit from investment in personnel, equipment, and business processes. ISM is a people-oriented field with an emphasis on service through technology. If you have an interest in technology and have the desire to use technology to improve people's lives, a degree in ISM may be for you.As an ISM you will need to have as a minimum the following skills to be successful:Technological Proficiency and Network Management.Interpersonal communication.The ability to teach and TrainConfidently address employees and company executives on the use of technologyThe ability to collaborate well in a shared work environmentThe core knowledge areas addressed in this course include:Information System Management OverviewInformation Systems Hardware and SoftwareDatabasesElectronic CommerceKnowledge ManagementSystem Development and AcquisitionEthics, Moral and LawCybersecurity Fundamentals
