Business Information Management 1B

EC22013

Course Description

In this course, students will develop skills that will help them make a successful transition to the workforce and post-secondary education. They will learn key aspects of software using the Google Workspace or Microsoft® 365 (Microsoft Office). Students will learn how businesses manage vast amounts of information with a variety of emerging technologies. When students have completed this course, they will recognize how businesses identify information requirements and information management systems. Students will have also gained practical skills for succeeding in today’s business environment, including the ability to create effective word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • improve touch-system skills using the keyboard and keypad to input data.
  • explain the principles of data analysis.
  • explain the nature of tools that can be used to access information in the database system.
  • access information in the database system. 
  • build data in a data warehouse.
  • enter and edit data into database tables and database forms for easy data entry.
  • import and export databases.
  • retrieve data from tables and queries.   
  • formulate queries.
  • create and print reports.
  • improve touch-system skills using the keyboard and keypad to input data.
  • choose appropriate software.
  • define fields and type of data.
  • create database structure.
  • define relationships of tables.
  • analyze company data requirements.
  • design a database to meet business requirements.
  • access information in the database system.
  • build data in a data warehouse.
  • enter and edit data into database tables and database forms for easy data entry.
  • retrieve data from tables and queries. 
  • discuss the nature of data mining.
  • describe data mining tools and techniques.
  • demonstrate basic data mining techniques.
  • interpret data mining findings.
  • Understand the importance of communication in business
  • Explain the role of communication in business
  • Describe the components of the communication-process model.
  • Define information system.
  • Explain the information system process.
  • Identify various information technology tools 
  • List an explain the components of information systems
  • Describe the role of information systems and technology. 
  • Recognize the importance of a business strategy.
  • Understand strategic role for information systems and information communication technology.
  • Define telecommunications.
  • Describe business and home applications used for telecommunication.
  • Identify the major media and devices used in telecommunications.
  • Explain the concept of network protocols.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of telecommuting
  • Define Project Management.
  • List and understand the objectives of project management and why is it so essential in developing information systems.
  • Recognize the methods can be used for selecting and evaluating information systems projects that organizations goals.
  • Explain how an organization assess the business value of information systems projects.
  • Describe the principal risk factors in information systems projects.
  • Analyze the strategies that are used for managing project risk and system implementation.
  • Identify project needs and effective project management skills.
  • Know the industry standards and practices which enhance project quality.
  • Discuss the role of soft skills in IT project management, and highlight the importance of good communications as one
    means of achieving project success
  • Describe how software can enhance project communications management
  • After complete this unit, you will be able to:
  • determine the equipment and supplies needed for an organization;
  • establish equipment and supplies maintenance systems for an organization;
  • schedule equipment maintenance within an organization;
  • use equipment and supplies maintenance procedures;
  • Identify and briefly describe the functions of two basic kinds of software. 
  • Define the term “sphere of influence,” and  describe how it can be used to classify software.
  • Define the basic functions performed by the  operating system. 
  • Identify current operating systems that are used for  personal, workgroup, and enterprise computing. 
  • Discuss how application software can  support personal, workgroup, and enterprise  business objectives. 
  • Identify several key software issues that have an impact on organizations and  individuals. 
  • Understand the basic concept of maintenance of systems. why system maintenance is necessary?
  • Discuss the coordination of maintenance activities.
  • Understand the various factors that affect cost of maintenance systems.
  • Identify the benefits of preventive maintenance.
  • Discuss the most common preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Understand the elements of the troubleshooting process.
  • List the common problems and solutions when troubleshooting information technology.

Required Course Materials

  • Google suite (Google docs, sheets, slides, etc.) or Microsoft® 365.

Course Organization

Each semester contains 5 units and one final exam.

Each Unit contains:

  • approximately 4 lessons and each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
  • practice quizzes to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these in order to advance in the course.
  • 3 graded assignments

Final Examination

The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all of the lessons. To pass the course, you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better.

Format: Multiple-choice, online

Time Allowed: 3 Hours          

Materials Allowed: #2 Pencil

Semester Topics

Unit 6: Using Database Software

Unit 7: Creating a Database

Unit 8: Data Mining

Unit 9: Information Systems and Management

Unit 10: Equipment and Supplies

Course Outline