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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.