Information Systems

INFO1003Foundations of Information Systems 4 ch (3C 2L)

This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage. This course also provides an introduction to systems and development concepts, technology acquisition, and various types of enterprise information systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and decision support systems.

Prerequisites: None. Note: Normally intended for first-year BISys students and interested students from other degree programs. Credit is not given for both INFO 1003 and ADM 3713.