Introduction to Information Systems

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Academic - Third Level - Level 1
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An Information System is a man-made system that facilitates an organization's operational functions and supports management decision-making by providing information that managers can use to plan and control the activities of the firm.

This course in Information Systems enables the learner to explore the system's components, explain elements in the study of Information Systems, identify what a business process is and explain the features of quality information. The course will be of interest to business professionals who would like to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of Information Systems.
The student will be able to: - list and explain the elements in the study of information systems; - describe the system output flow and users; - describe the “Business Process” model; - identify the difference between data and information.
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Modules List( 4 )

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Module
1 What is an Information System?
- On successful completion of this module, students will be able to describe what an Information System (IS) is. They will also be able to list and explain the elements in the study of information systems.
- What is an Information System? - Learning Outcomes
  
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- Systems and Subsystems
  
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- The Information System
  
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- Elements in the Study of Information Systems
  
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- What is an Information System? - Summary
  
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2 Logical Components of a Business Process
- On successful completion of this module, students will be able to identify what is a business process and describe its components. They will also be able to describe the “Business Process” model.
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- Business Process
  
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- Logical Components of a Business Process
  
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- Output Flow and Users
  
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- Logical Components of a Business Process - Summary
  
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3 Management Uses of Information
- On successful completion of this module, students will be able to list and explain the qualities of information. They will also be able to identify the difference between data and information.
- Management Uses of Information - Learning Outcomes
  
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- Management Uses of Information
  
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- Qualities of Information
  
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- Overall Information Quality
  
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- Information Systems - Conclusion
  
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- Management Uses of Information - Summary
  
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END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
Module
4 Introduction to Information Systems Assessment
- You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Introduction to Information Systems - Assessment
  
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Introduction to Information Systems

Modules List( 4 )

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