Michael Pyant

Academic Portfolio

Bachelor of Science in Information Science
ISM-280 Information Systems for Decision Making

Fundamentals of information systems needed to achieve organizational, operational, informational, technological, managerial, and innovative functions are discussed. Evolving role of information systems in achieving and maintaining competitive advantage is evaluated.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Identify the roles that information systems play in organizations and describe how organizations use information systems in implementing competitive strategies;
  2. Describe and distinguish among components of a firm’s value chain, application of information systems and innovation;
  3. Explain and describe information technologies used by modern business organizations (TPS, databases, LANS and telecom);
  4. Explain the role of information technology in process and product innovation.
  5. Explain and apply concepts related to managing people, processes and information systems in organizations;
  6. Explain concepts related to managing information resources and innovation in a business enterprise;
  7. Discuss examples of different website information architectures and explain the importance of usability and accessibility related to information systems;
  8. Explain how IT supports business decisions including web analytics, dashboards, portals and Web 2.0 technologies;
  9. Explain legal and ethical issues related to use of information systems in business organizations;
  10. Explain several Enterprise Systems including: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Customer Relations and Enterprise Resource Management.

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