INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Brief Course Description

This course provides students an overview of the value of information systems within an organization. The course also offers students a chance to examine case studies of IS successes and failures and to explore realworld Information management issues.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with:

i) Understanding of the different types of information systems and the important role they play in a modern organization

ii) Knowledge on information systems development and Management

iii) Understanding of the need for information systems security , audit and ethics

iv) Understanding of how to manage and leverage an information system for an organization

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a student shall be able to:

i) Describe the different types of information systems and the important role they play in a modern organization

ii) Demonstrate knowledge and skills in information systems development and Management

iii) Explain information systems security, audit and ethics

iv) Explain how to manage and leverage an information system to meet the organization goals