This course is part of the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

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Introduction to Information Systems for Business SpecializationHoward University

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This course introduces foundational concepts in business information systems. It presents essential components of data systems, how data systems are used in business, and the roles and responsibilities of people who work within information systems.

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Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Explain key concepts and frameworks in information systems and cloud computing.
Identify and apply different business applications to solve problems in different business domains.

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Carlos Buskey

Assistant Professor

Information Systems & Supply Chain Management

766 Learners

3 Courses

Alton Henley

Faculty

Business Administration

766 Learners

3 Courses

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Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Foundations of Information Systems

6 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

11 videos

Introduction to Information Systems for Business2mIntroduction - Foundations of Information Systems for Business3mIntroduction to the Instructors3mWhat is an Information System?4mInformation Systems in a Business2mWhy are Information Systems Important to an Organization2mBusiness Challenges in Information Technology4mProcess Challenges and The Impact of IS2mThe Roles of Info Systems in a Business5mBusiness Responsibilities of Information Systems3mRoles of Business Intelligence Application in an Organization3m

1 reading

Welcome to Foundations of Information Systems for Business30m

4 practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Lesson 1.130mPractice Quiz - Lesson 1.230mPractice Quiz - Lesson 1.330mGraded Quiz: Foundations of Information Systems1h

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Technology and Hardware Components

7 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 64 min)

12 videos

Components of a Computer System5mDifferent Types of Software4mWhat is Software?8mModern Operating Systems5mDifferent Types of Application Software3mDifferent Types of Databases2mData Warehouses and Data Lakes3mTypes of Information Needed in an Efficient Business3mTypes of Business Information Systems3mSytems Development Tools and Methods8mOverview of Network Hardware2mTelecommunications in a Business Environment12m

6 practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.130mPractice Quiz - Lesson 2.230mPractice Quiz - Lesson 2.330mPractice Quiz - Lesson 2.430mPractice Quiz - Lesson 2.530mGraded Quiz: Technology and Hardware Components1h

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Business Applications

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 36 min)

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Strategies and Ethics

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 27 min)

6 videos

Overview of the MIS Model 3mCompetitive Advantage, Business Models, and IT Models5mThe Importance of the SDLC and Business Process Improvement6mOverview of Business, Technology, and Process Ethics4mSecurity, Ethics and Societal Challenges in a Business Environment4mSecurity, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery in a Business Environment3m

3 practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Lesson 4.130mPractice Quiz - Lesson 4.230mPractice Quiz - Lesson 4.330m

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