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Foundations of Information Systems for Business
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 20 hours
  • Course by Howard University
  • Offered by

About

This course introduces foundational concepts in business information systems. It presents essential components of data systems, how data systems are used in business, and the roles and responsibilities of people who work within information systems.

Modules

Lesson 1.0: Introduction to Specialization and Course

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet and Greet

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business
  • Introduction - Foundations of Information Systems for Business
  • Introduction to the Instructors

1 Readings

  • Welcome to Foundations of Information Systems for Business

Lesson 1.1: Why Information Systems is Important To An Organization

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 1.1

1 Discussions

  • People, Processes, and Technology Framework Discussion

3 Videos

  • What is an Information System?
  • Information Systems in a Business
  • Why are Information Systems Important to an Organization

Lesson 1.2: Challenges and Trends in Information Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 1.2

1 Discussions

  • Challenges and Trends in Information Systems

2 Videos

  • Business Challenges in Information Technology
  • Process Challenges and The Impact of IS

Lesson 1.3: Roles and Responsibilities in Information Systems

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 1.3
  • Graded Quiz: Foundations of Information Systems

1 Discussions

  • Roles and Responsibilities in Information Systems

3 Videos

  • The Roles of Info Systems in a Business
  • Business Responsibilities of Information Systems
  • Roles of Business Intelligence Application in an Organization

Lesson 2.1: Components of Computer Systems in a Business Environment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.1

1 Discussions

  • Components of Computer Systems in a Business Environment

2 Videos

  • Components of a Computer System
  • Different Types of Software

Lesson 2.2: Computer Software and Operating Environments

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.2

1 Discussions

  • Computer Software and Operating Environments

3 Videos

  • What is Software?
  • Modern Operating Systems
  • Different Types of Application Software

Lesson 2.3: Databases in a Business

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.3

1 Discussions

  • Databases in a Business

2 Videos

  • Different Types of Databases
  • Data Warehouses and Data Lakes

Lesson 2.4: Nature of Information Technology

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.4

3 Videos

  • Types of Information Needed in an Efficient Business
  • Types of Business Information Systems
  • Sytems Development Tools and Methods

Lesson 2.5: Networking and Security Hardware

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 2.5
  • Graded Quiz: Technology and Hardware Components

1 Discussions

  • Networking and Security Hardware

2 Videos

  • Overview of Network Hardware
  • Telecommunications in a Business Environment

Lesson 3.1: Enterprise Business Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 3.1

2 Videos

  • Overview of Enterprise Software
  • Importance of Enterprise Software

Lesson 3.2: Decision Support Systems

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 3.2

1 Videos

  • Decision Support Systems

Lesson 3.3: Electronic Business Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 3.3
  • Graded Quiz - Business Applications

1 Discussions

  • Electronic Business Systems

2 Videos

  • What is E-commerce?
  • Principle Issues Related to eCommerce

Lesson 4.1: Developing IT Strategies to Support Business Issues

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 4.1

2 Videos

  • Overview of the MIS Model
  • Competitive Advantage, Business Models, and IT Models

Lesson 4.2: Systems Analysis and Design Strategies

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 4.2

1 Videos

  • The Importance of the SDLC and Business Process Improvement

Lesson 4.3: Ethical Challenges and Security in an Organization

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz - Lesson 4.3

1 Peer Review

  • Ethical and Security Challenges (Case Study)

1 Discussions

  • Strategies and Ethics

3 Videos

  • Overview of Business, Technology, and Process Ethics
  • Security, Ethics and Societal Challenges in a Business Environment
  • Security, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery in a Business Environment

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Discover the foundational concepts of business information systems with this professional-level course from Coursera. Focused on IT and Computer Science, it covers essential data system components, their business applications, and the roles within information systems. With a duration of 1200 minutes, choose from Starter or Professional subscriptions to enhance your skills and advance your career. Ideal for IT professionals and business analysts.

Carlos Buskey
Instructors

Carlos Buskey

Alton Henley
Instructors

Alton Henley