2nd Semester Integrated BBA LL.B (Hons) - Information Technology for Managers - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus
Information Technology for Managers
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computers
This unit covers the evolution of computing machines - input/output devices - microprocessors - binary number system - generation of computers and programming languages - algorithms - and flowcharting. It includes an overview of hardware and software - classification of software - operating systems - and the computer block diagram.
Unit 2: Networking of Computers
This unit explores the networking of computers - including LAN - WAN - and enterprise-wide networks. It covers Internet technologies - the World Wide Web (WWW) - and Internet uses - along with email - electronic payment systems - websites and their uses - WAP - VPN - and e-commerce.
Unit 3: Information Systems for Management Decision Support
This unit introduces concepts of data - information - and knowledge - alongside database management systems and the processing of data using computers. It addresses storage and retrieval of massive data on computers - management information systems (MIS) - and phases in the software systems life cycle.
Unit 4: Application of Information Systems in Business
This unit focuses on the use of information systems in business and their advantages. It covers application areas - problems - and packages for accounting and finance - decision support systems - knowledge-based systems - executive information systems (EIS) - cyber crimes - cyber laws - and computer viruses.
Unit 5: Computerisation - Prospects and Problems
This unit examines information technology as a strategic tool for achieving a competitive edge in business and industry. It discusses infrastructure requirements - selection of hardware and software - implementation and transition problems - skills-upgradation - and re-deployment of staff as a result of computerisation. It also addresses issues - opportunities - challenges - problems - and managing changes.
Reference Text: David Van Over - Foundations of Business Systems - Fort Worth - Dryden - 1992.