Foundations of Information Systems for Business (Coursera)

Course 1 of 3 in the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- Explain key concepts and frameworks in information systems and cloud computing.

- Identify and apply different business applications to solve problems in different business domains.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Foundations of Information Systems

This module establishes the importance of information systems for businesses. It explores basic concepts in information systems, including roles and responsibilities. It also discusses data, information system technologies, and information technology. Finally, it provides a foundation for applying these concepts to develop an IS-related initiative for a business problem.

WEEK 2

Technology and Hardware Components

This module describes basic hardware and software components, as well as the essential networking and hardware businesses use to support and secure their information systems. It provides an overview of operating systems, data warehousing, and network systems.

WEEK 3

Business Applications

This module introduces business applications and explains how they support e-commerce. It describes the use of ERPs, CRMs. and supply management systems. Finally it establishes a foundation for analyzing the use of e-business systems.

WEEK 4

Strategies and Ethics

This module introduces IT strategies and ethical challenges in information systems. It covers the SDLC and MIS models, as well as the concept of fault tolerance. It provides an overview to prepare you for applying strategies and design to address an ethical and security challenge.