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Course Description
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Course Name
Business Information Systems
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
CIS161
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
This course requires a basic familiarity with personal computers from the point of view of a user. It will provide the students with knowledge how business information systems work, why they are necessary in today’s business and what profits they can bring if used in a correct and effective way. The course will consist of two parts, theoretical and practical. The theoretical part will provide the background for some practical experiment with office automation software.Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Comprehend and have a clear understanding of the differences between data and information, spreadsheets and databases, traditional file systems and modern DBMS;
– Understand how business information systems work, why they are necessary in today’s business and what profits they can bring if used in a correct and effective way;
– Understand the social and ethical issues related to the use of IS;
– Design and implement a simple database in MS Office Base or Microsoft Access; – Understand the security threats of modern IT;
– Understand methods of data capture, data validation and data protection.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.