BUS 1850 - Information and Operations Technology

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
In this course, the use of technology in the areas of information management and operations in a business context is explored. The basics of technology components (hardware, software, communications, data) are presented, and an emphasis is placed on introducing the use and function of core information systems and industrial technology. Business technology ethics and security issues are discussed. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the meaning of information and operations technology
Describe the role of technology as a competitive strategy
Identify and discuss key ethical and security concepts related to technology in business
Identify and describe the key components that comprise technology systems
Explain the use and function of core business information management systems
Describe various technology devices and systems used in industrial control

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Role of technology in competitive strategies
Information vs operations technology
Core components of technology systems (hardware, software, communications, data)
Business information management systems
- ERP, CRM, HRIS, finance, SCM Systems
- Social media
- Business intelligence
Operations technology systems
- IoT
- Robotics
- PLC
- SCADA
Business technology ethics and security

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BUS 1850 - Information and Operations Technology