In this course, students will gain systems-based knowledge in the importance of Management Information Systems to Business Strategy. The 5 Component Model, characteristics of data, organizational strategy, and business processes, form the theory on which practical experience is gained with Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, and Accounting Information Systems. Students will gain knowledge in Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Information Systems Security, the Cloud and Social Media Information Systems.

42 Hours