CIS 2700 - Information Technology Foundations for Modern Business

This course introduces the fundamentals of information-communication literacy, system literacy, and business information systems. An information system is an organizational and sociotechnical system which incorporates technology, people and processes for automation, collection, storage, and distribution of information. Information-communication literacy, a learning skill needed by information age learners, allow successful individuals to think critically, analyze data to extract new information, apply knowledge and skills to new situations, communicate, collaborate, solve problems by making effective decisions. This course emphasizes the role of Information Technology (IT) in improving contemporary business processes and competitive advantage. The critical role of IT in organizational change, business transformation, IT culture, alignment of information systems with business strategy are frequently emphasized. Students learn the concepts of Digital Business Model, E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Data Analytics, and Social Medias. They delve into the concepts of technology innovation, disruption and maturation. Students are introduced to the application of cutting-edge technology in functional business areas. Essential topics such as cybersecurity and risk management, IT ethics, privacy, and sustainability, business intelligence and Google Analytics are also presented and discussed. Through experiential activities such as team and individual class projects as well as real world business cases, students understand the complexity of business enterprises and go through the practical application of IT in modern business.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (CIS 1020 or CIS 1100 or CS 1000 or CS 1050 or FCS 2250 or MUS 3860 or HPHE 1490) and (BCM 1420 or ENGL 1050 or IEE 1020); sophomore class standing required.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.