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Project Introduction

• Mandated for first-year diploma level.

• Aims to equip students with essential academic competence.

• Focus on IT project management skills.

Scope of the Subject

Overview

• Understanding the role of information systems in organizations.

• Introduction to project life cycles and management tools/techniques.

Key Objectives

• Manage time, scope, and cost constraints.

• Communicate effective solutions to stakeholders.

• Integrate knowledge from other subjects in the diploma.

Subject Outcomes

• Comprehensive knowledge of Information Systems (IS) and IT project management concepts.

• Ability to apply project management techniques and design systems for varied domains.

• Familiarity with modern tools for project scheduling and resource management (e.g., Microsoft Projects).

Lectures

• Format: Face-to-face and online.

• Importance of note-taking as material may not be solely in texts.

• Encouragement for interaction and external material research.

• Learning materials available on Blackboard.

Assessment Breakdown

Assessment Criteria

• 1st Term: 15% (Tests)

• 2nd Term: 25% (Assignments/Tests)

• 3rd Term: 20% (Projects/Assignments)

• 4th Term: 40% (Projects/Assignments)

Term Dates

• Term 1: February 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025

• Term 2: March 25, 2025 - June 20, 2025

• Term 3: July 14, 2025 - September 5, 2025

• Term 4: September 15, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Systems

Objectives

• Discuss importance of studying information systems.

• Distinguish between data, information, and knowledge.

• Identify components of an information system.

• Explain types of information systems and organizational complements.

Components and Infrastructure

• Role of technology infrastructure in an organization.

• Different types of business information systems and their uses.

• Business intelligence and analytics for decision-making.

Data, Information, and Knowledge

Definitions

• Data: Raw facts.

• Information: Organized data with value.

• Knowledge: Insight gained from understanding information.

Importance and Quality

• Value lies in efficient task performance.

• Quality information characteristics: accuracy, completeness.

System Concepts

What is an Information System?

• Comprised of interrelated components for data handling.

• Functions: input, processing, storage, dissemination, feedback.

Organizational Aspects

• Types of information systems: Personal, Group, Enterprise.

• Requires organizational complements like trained personnel and redesigned processes.

Hardware and Mobile Devices

• Refers to computer equipment for various tasks.

• Includes trends in mobile hardware development.

Software and Applications

• Types: System software (basic operations) and Application software (specific tasks).

• Business application software varies by intended user base.

Database Systems and Big Data

Definitions

• Database: Organized data collections.

• Data Warehouse: Historical data for analysis.

ETL Process

• Extract-transform-load method for data management.

• Definition of Big Data and implications.

Networks and Cloud Computing

• Describes various types of networks and cloud services.

Modern Developments

• Discusses Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Everything (IoE).

Business Information Systems

• Role in various business functions and industries,

• Explains e-commerce, mobile commerce (m-commerce), and e-business.

Enterprise Systems

• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) for recording transactions.

• Management Information Systems (MIS) for providing routine information and reporting.

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for integrated management across organizations.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

• Applications supporting decision-making.

• Business analytics for data-driven decision practices.

Knowledge Management

• Systems to store and enhance knowledge organization-wide.

Planning and System Development

• Explanation of project management vs. system acquisition processes.

Security Concerns

Cybercrime

• Types of cyber threats and motivations.

Ethical Issues

• Discusses ethics in information usage and issues like internet censorship and digital divide.

Summary

• Information's value in achieving goals.

• Components of information systems must integrate effectively for success.

• Managers' roles vary with IS implementation.

• Importance of strategic planning and careful application of information systems.