Fundamentals of Computers

Paper Code: 
MRM 124
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
9.00
Unit I: 
Information & System Concepts

Introduction --Concepts, Classification of Information, Methods of Data & Information Collection, Value of Information, Organization and Information, System: A Definition. Types of Systems, System Decomposition, Integration of Sub Systems, Elements of a System, Human as an Information Processing System. International Business and IT.

9.00
Unit II: 
Management Information System

MIS: Definition, Nature & Scope, MIS Characteristics, Functions, Structure of MIS, Role of MIS, MIS as a Control System, Process of Management, Application of MIS, ERP & IT’s Benefits.

9.00
Unit III: 
Internet

Introduction to Internet, Why We Need Internet, Internet Tools & Services, www, Internet in India, Security, Web Browser, Future of Internet, E-Commerce an Introduction, E-Business Fundamentals

9.00
Unit IV: 
New Information Technology

Interconnection and networking, Multimedia, Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Information System, Decision Support System (DSS) and Expert Systems.

9.00
Unit V: 
Issues for Senior Management

IManagement Control, Management Issues, and Security Issues: Viruses, Worms and other creatures, IT issues for Management, Management in a Technological Environment, the changing world of Information

Essential Readings: 

1.    Information Technology for Managers, Business Fundamentals Series- Lynda M. Applegate, M. Bensaou, Michael Earl, David A. Garvin, Janis L. Gogan, Richard L. Nolan
2.    Information Technology: Strategic Decision-Making for Managers by Henry C. Lucas Jr.
3.    Information Technology for Management-Prof. Deepshikha Bhargava, Dr. Vijay Singh Rathore, Ms. Savita Shivani

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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