GCO7838

Information systems management

(IT)

C F Lau

6 points + Second semester + Distance + Prerequisites: GCO7832

Synopsis: Information systems management: importance of IS management, IS management0s leadership role, strategic role of IS, IS planning. Managing essential technologies: distributed systems, building the network system, information resources and IS operations, end user computing. Managing systems development. Managing new technologies. Acquisition of hardware, software, networks and services. People and technology. Access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment: Examination (open book, 3 hours): 50% + Assignments: 50%