This course aims to provide students from all business disciplines with a general background of BIS. An understanding of BIS is important to the work of business professionals because BIS serves as a bridge between management and operation. For instance, accountants use information systems for business reporting; financial managers use information systems for market forecast; sales managers and marketers use information systems to track customer purchases and to promote new products; information systems designers build and deliver new information services; and executive managers use strategic information systems to determine the company’s strategic position. Mastering both business and technology skills and knowledge builds job opportunities, because they can better contribute to shaping their company's strategy and operation.

After studying this course, you are expected to attain proficiency in the following areas :

• Understand the foundations of information systems
• Understand the business implications of using information systems
• Develop team, time management and researching skills
• Develop evaluation and critical analysis abilities

• Seminar Presentation  -  15%
• Assignment - 30%
• Skill Diary – 5%
• Examination - 50%

In addition to attending lectures and tutorials of at least three contact hours per week, you are required to devote at least another five hours each week in studying this course.

There are no prerequisites for this course but some knowledge of basic computer applications such as Windows XP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, coupled with the ability to use email and the Internet is essential.

None.

INFS2012 Business Information Systems.

No change.

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