Business Information Systems

1
Business Information Systems

• Module Code COM112
• Courses taking part
• Computing with e-Business
• Integrated Foundation Course
• L.B.C.
• Business Studies
• Lecturer Martin Doherty
• Room MG121A
• ext 75552, office 75382
• m.doherty_at_ulster.ac.uk
• http//www.infm.ulst.ac.uk/martin/

2
Course Texts

• Practical Workbook
• An Introduction to Windows, Microsoft office and
  FireFox
• Now available in PDF format
• Recommended Text
• Business Information Systems Technology,
  Development and Management for the e-business.
  Bocij, P et al. Andrew Greasley (editor) 3rd
  ed. / Harlow Financial Times Prentice Hall,
  2006.
• Computer Confluence, Business Edition, or 5th or
  6th Edition IT, George Beekman

3
Timetable Semester 2 2007-2008

• Every Tuesday
• Practical 915 to 1305 MF218
• Lecture 1415 to 16.05 MG229

4

• Theme
• Applications of Computing
• Rational
• The module gives a student a sound knowledge of
  generic application software in the context of
  commercial information systems and lays the
  foundation for the student to become a more
  sophisticated user of electronic information
  systems.

5
Learning objectives.

• On completion of the module the student should
  have
• an appreciation of the changing effect
  information technology has on society as a whole
  an business information systems in particular.
• an understanding of a typical computer system,
  how it is networked and how that network fits
  into the global perspective.

6
Learning objectives (cont)

• A realisation that hardware and software
  requirements change rapidly as markets and
  products develop.
• An understanding of how business systems are
  developed and the importance of usability and
  user input.
• Demonstrable competence in the use of a range of
  generic business orientated software packages and
  an ability to use the internet as a relevant
  information resource.

7
Syllabus

• Basic Concepts - Understanding Information
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Hardware Basics
• Software Basics
• Networks, telecommunications and the Internet
• Business Applications of Information Systems
• Acquiring and Developing BIS

• Initiating Systems Development
• BIS Project Management
• Systems Analysis
• System Design
• BIS Stratagy
• Managing E-Business
• Managing Information Security
• End-user Computing
• Ethical, Legal and moral constraints on
  Information Systems