The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: CIS105.

1. Describe major concepts of information technology and its management. (I, II)
2. Identify the characteristics, purpose, management and application of modern information systems to the business environment. (I, II, III, VIII)
3. Describe the communication and networking options available for information systems. (V)
4. Complete project plans, budgets and measurements for implementing information systems. (IX, X)
5. Apply information technology for a competitive advantage. (IV, V, VI)
6. Explain the major issues surrounding global information systems. (VIII)
7. Identify and describe the components of a database management system. (IV)
8. Relate the use and significance of various data models in database management systems. (IV)
9. Identify and describe the ethical and social impacts of information systems on society and business. (VI)
10. Define the typical planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases of a management information system. (X)
11. Describe the concepts of management decision making and computerized support for decision making. (VIII)
12. Describe the benefits and forces behind mobile computing and commerce. (V, VI, VII)
13. Identify the role of the Internet in data management. (I, IV, V, VI)
14. Explain the importance of data accuracy, accessibility, and scalability to maintaining effective information systems used in managerial decision making. (IV, X)
15. Describe electronic commerce, its scope, benefits, limitations and types. (VI)