Students learn advanced features of computer business software in areas such as website development, spreadsheets, and databases. Focus is placed on students being able to effectively and efficiently work in teams and learn, use, and teach computer applicationsin a business environment. (Offered each semester.)

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Efraim Turban and Linda Volonino, Information Technology for Management, 8^th edition, Wiley, 2011 (ISBN: 9780470916803)

Parson, Oja, Ageloff & Carey, Microsoft Excel 2010 Intro, Boston Thompson Course Technology, 2008 (ISBN: 9780538742399)

Robert A. Kilmer, Associate Professor of Business Information Systems and Management

All students in business related majors are required to take this information technology course.

1. To understand the strategic, tactical and operational relevance of information technology to several aspects of business.
2. To learn how information technology can be used to diagnose and solve challenging business problems.
3. To develop the ability to use key computer applications such as MS-Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

1. Introduction to Information Systems
2. Social Media
3. Types of Information Systems and IT Infrastructure
4. IT Threats to Competitive Advantage
5. IT and Strategic Planning
6. IT Ethical Issues