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Courses Offered in INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The following courses are available for your Associate's degree. Each course provides you a unique educational experience. Each course is developed by an international staff of highly skilled instructors. The course material is updated to provide students with the latest current information in the subject.

Core Course

  • Course Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Business

  • This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

  • 6 Credits

  • Marketing Essentials

  • This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

  • 6 Credits

  • Business Communication

  • This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Accounting

  • The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Finance

  • Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

  • 6 Credits

  • Management & Administration

  • The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

  • 6 Credits

  • E-Business

  • This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

  • 6 Credits

  • Human Resources

  • This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

  • 6 Credits
Specialized Course

Introduction to business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding the u.s. business system.
    Understanding the environments of business.
    Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding entrepreneurship and new ventures.
    Understanding the global context of business.
    Managing the business enterprise .
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Organizing the business enterprise .
    Managing human resources and labor relations.
    Motivating and leading employees.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding marketing processes and consumer behavior.
    Developing and pricing products.
    Distributing products.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting products.
    Producing goods and services.
    Managing for productivity and quality.
    Managing information systems and communication technology.
    Understanding principles of accounting.
    Understanding money and banking.
    Understanding securities and investments.
    Understanding financial and risk management.

Marketing Essentials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marketing: managing profitable customer relationships
    Company and marketing strategy: partnering to build customer relationships
    The marketing environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing marketing information
    Consumer markets and consumer buyer behavior
    Business markets and business buyer behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Customer-driven marketing strategy: creativing value for target customers
    Product, services, and branding strategies
    New-product development and life-cycle strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pricing products: understanding and capturing customer value
    Pricing products: pricing strategies
    Marketing channels and supply chain management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Retailing and wholesaling
    Communicating customer value: integrated marketing communication strategy
    Advertising and public relations
    Personal selling and sales promotion
    Direct and online marketing: building direct customer relationships
    Creating competitive advantage
    The global marketplace
    Marketing ethics and social responsibility

Business communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding business communication in todays workplace
    Communicating in teams and mastering listening and nonverbal communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning business messages
    Writing business messages
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Completing business messages
    Choosing and using media for brief messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing routine and positive messages
    Writing negative messages
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing persuasive messages
    Understanding and planning reports and proposals
    Writing and completing reports and proposals
    Preparing and giving oral presentations
    Building careers and writing rsums
    Applying and interviewing for employment

Fundamentals of accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting and the business environment
    Recording business transactions
    The adjusting process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completing the accounting cycle
    Accounting for a retail business
    Internal control and cash
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Receivables
    Inventory
    Long-term assets: plant assets and intangibles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Current liabilities and payroll
    Corporations and stockholders' equity
    Long-term liabilities
    The statement of cash flows
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial statement analysis.
    Introduction to management accounting
    Job order costing
    Process costing
    Cost-volume-profit analysis
    The master budget and responsibility accounting
    Flexible budgets and standard costs
    Special business decisions and capital budgeting

Introduction to finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the foundations of financial management - the ties that bind
    The financial markets and interest rates
    Understanding financial statements and cash flows
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating a firm's financial performance
    The time value of money
    Risk and return
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bond valuation
    Stock valuation
    Capital-budgeting techniques and practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cash flows and other topics in capital budgeting
    Cost of capital
    Determining the financing mix
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dividend policy and internal financing
    Short-term financial planning
    Working-capital management
    Current asset management
    International business finance

Management & administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management and organizations.
    Management yesterday and today.
    Organizational culture and environment: the constraints.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a global environment.
    Social responsibility and managerial ethics.
    Decision-making: the essence of the manager's job.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Foundations of planning.
    Strategic management.
    Planning tools and techniques.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizational structure and design.
    Communication and information technology.
    Human resource management.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing change and innovation.
    Foundations of behavior.
    Understanding groups and teams.
    Motivating employees.
    Leadership.
    Foundations of control.
    Operations and value chain management

E-business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Human resources

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing hrm
    Human resource strategy and planning
    Recruitment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection: shortlisting and interviews
    The employment relationship
    Introduction to the learning process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and development programmes
    Performance appraisal and performance management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Payment systems
    Managing employee welfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and safety
    Partnership, employee involvement and high performance working
    Discipline and grievance
    Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement

Fundamentals of Information Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Information Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • IS Theories and Models
  • Strategic Role of IS
  • IS Best Practices
  In Section 2 Data Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Database Concepts
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Goverce
  In Section 3 Systems Analysis and Design of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Requirements Gathering
  • System Design Techniques
  • Implementation and Testing
  In Section 4 IS Security Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Risk Management
  • Security Policies and Procedures
  In Section 5 Information Systems Strategy of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Aligning IS with Business Strategy
  • IS Investment and ROI
  • IS Performance Measurement

Information Systems Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic IS Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Aligning IS with Business Goals
  • IS Strategy Formulation
  • Strategic IS Investment
  In Section 2 System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Phases of SDLC
  • Agile Development
  • Project Management
  In Section 3 Data and Information Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Modeling and Design
  • Information Retrieval
  • Data Quality and Integrity
  In Section 4 Information Systems Architecture of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cloud Computing
  In Section 5 IS and Business Processes of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Workflow Automation
  • Process Optimization

Introduction to Information Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Overview of Information Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Definition and Scope of IS
  • Components of IS
  • Types of Information Systems
  In Section 2 IS Infrastructure of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Hardware and Software Basics
  • Networking and Telecommunications
  • Data Management
  In Section 3 Information Systems in Organizations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Role of IS in Business
  • IS for Competitive Advantage
  • Information Systems and Business Processes
  In Section 4 IS Development and Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Project Management in IS
  • IS Security and Ethical Issues
  In Section 5 Emerging Trends in Information Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cloud Computing
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

Information Systems Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 IS Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Data in IS
  • Types of IS Data
  • Data Collection and Management
  In Section 2 Statistical Analysis in IS of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Statistical Software Tools
  In Section 3 Business Intelligence and Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • BI Tools and Techniques
  • Data Visualization
  • Predictive Analytics
  In Section 4 Performance Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Measuring IS Performance
  • KPI Development and Monitoring
  • Benchmarking and Best Practices
  In Section 5 IS Reporting of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Creating IS Dashboards
  • Reporting Tools and Techniques
  • Communicating IS Data

Information Systems Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Case Studies in IS of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing IS Case Studies
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Lessons Learned
  In Section 2 Simulation Exercises of this course you will cover these topics:
  • IS Simulations
  • RolePlaying Scenarios
  • Debriefing and Analysis
  In Section 3 Project Management in IS of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Project Management
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Evaluation and Reporting
  In Section 4 Fieldwork and Internships of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Gaining Practical Experience
  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice
  In Section 5 Capstone Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing a Capstone Proposal
  • Conducting Research and Analysis
  • Presenting Findings

Information Systems Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 IS Strategic Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Environmental Scanning
  • SWOT Analysis in IS
  • Developing IS Strategies
  In Section 2 IS for Competitive Advantage of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leveraging IS for Innovation
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • IS and Market Positioning
  In Section 3 Technology and Innovation in IS of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Adoption
  In Section 4 IS Implementation Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Change Management
  • User Training and Support
  • PostImplementation Review
  In Section 5 Global IS Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Managing Global IT Projects
  • CrossCultural IS Management
  • Global IT Infrastructure
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