GCO8019

Computers in business

K Styles

6 points - Second semester - Distance

Objectives The subject aims to ensure that students understand the relationship between successful business functioning and information technology, including being able to analyse the types of systems which will best suit the needs of different business functions, and identify and analyse related information technology management issues. Students use spreadsheet and database packages to model and solve a range of typical business problems.

Synopsis Computer technology; computer systems, input and output devices, processing, primary and secondary storage, system controls, telecommunications; applications of information systems in business; business information systems, operations information systems, management information systems; information systems for strategic advantage in business; managing information systems and their resources; security and control of information systems. Spreadsheet design and development; introduction to databases. Students must have regular access to a personal computer and to approved software, and internet access is highly recommended.

Assessment Assignments: 40% - Examination (3 hours): 60%

Recommended software

Microsoft Excel 7.0 or 97
Microsoft Access 2.0, 7.0 or 97

Prescribed texts

Cozzola M Power Users guide to Excel for Windows 95 QUE EandT, 1997
O'Brien J A introduction to information systems 8th edn, Irwin, 1997

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