Computers in Management
Course Syllabus
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Block I: Introduction
Introduction to Information System: Introduction; Information System; Need of Information ;
Role of Information System in Business, Category of Information Systems; Information System
Resources; Scope of Information System
Computer Fundamentals: Introduction; Computer Architecture; Classification of Computers;
Memory Systems Auxiliary Storages Devices; Input Devices ; Output Devices; Concept of
Software, Programming Languages
Block II: Database Management Systems
Introduction; Database Basics; Database Management System Facilities; Advantage and
Disadvantage; Database Users; Structure of Database Management Package ; File Organisation;
Administration of a DBMS
Block III: Data Communication and Networking
Introduction; Data Communication; Types of Signals and Transmission ; Categorisation of
Transmission; Transmission Media; Networks ; Networks Strategy ; Network Topology; LAN
Types; Future of Communication and Networking; Security and Privacy
Internet
Introduction ; Internet an Overview ; History of World Wide Web ; Impact of Internet on Society
Working of Internet ; Internet Tools ; Browsers; Cookies ; Services Available on the Internet;
Search Engine; Internet Security ; Ensuring Internet Security ; Copyright ; Internet Terminology
Block IV: Multimedia & E-Commerce
Multimedia: Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Technology ; Creating Multimedia ;
Application areas of Multimedia, Future of Multimedia
Electronic-Commerce; Introduction; Electronic-Commerce Types ; Electronic-Business,
Electronic-Commerce and the World at large ; Advantage of Electronic-Commerce ; Future of
Electronic-Commerce
Block V: Electronic Data Interchange
Introduction; Cost and Benefits ; How EDI Work ; Components of EDI Systems ; EDI
Implementation Issues, Legal Aspects
Text & References:
Rajaraman V, Analysis and Design of Information System, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
Murdick, RG and Ross, JE Information Systems for Modern Management
Kanter, J, Management Oriented MIS, Prentice Hall of India
Bhattacharya SK, Management Planning and Information Systems
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Course Objectives:
Understand the basics of available important components of Information Technology
Appreciate the impact that Information Technology has on organizations
Understand the components of IT strategy of an organization
Understand the process of developing an Information System
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course Learners would be able to :
Understand the business functions along with latest technologies
Integrate the two most important concept that is management and Information
Technology
Highlight the latest trends and techniques of IT that gave a new scope to the business
Emphasize on utilizing information technologies for productivity and competitiveness
