GCO8019

Computers in business

(IT)

B Ware

6 points + Second semester + OCDL

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; electronic trading; managing information systems and their resources; security and control of information systems. Spreadsheet design and development; introduction to databases.

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