Information Technology for Management

Introduction to IT
Concept, Component, IT application in Management, Hardware and Software, Introduction to Word Processing, Electronic Presentation and Database Management System, Network Terminology

Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction, Cell Reference, Range, Formula, Cell Formatting, Aggregate Functions, Logical Functions, Date & Time Functions, Math Functions, Data Sorting and Filters, Charts, Conditional Formatting, Statistical Functions

Strategic and Management Issues of IT
Dependence on Technology, Integrating Technology with Business Environment.
IT and Corporate Strategy, Sustaining a Competitive Edge through application of IT in management functions, Management control of Information Technology, Auditing, Security Concerns, Outsourcing, Societal Implications and On Line Trends.

Global IT Trends
Introduction to e-commerce and Business Models of e-commerce, e-business, Mobile Commerce, e-payments and introduction to ERP
Overview of Wireless Access Technologies: GSM, GPS, CDMA, GPRS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G & 5G technologies, RFID and Modern Computing

Managing System Development
Introduction, Types of Information System: Transaction Processing System (TPS),
Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS), Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Internet Based Systems, Knowledge Management System, Learning Management System, System Reengineering.