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An introduction to fundamental concepts of management information systems in the information age. Addresses the impact of information systems in each of the functional areas of business to improve organizational effectiveness. Ethical considerations related to information and technology will be disc used.

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts of management information systems and project management. The impact of information systems in each of the functional areas of business to improve organizational effectiveness will be addressed. Ethical considerations related to information and technology will be discussed. Biblical principles will be applied to basic project management applications.

An introduction to managerial decision-making using information systems. Emphasis on group interaction skills in identifying causes of problems, identifying options, and proposing solutions. Problem-solving and decision-making from a biblical worldview will be examined.

This course covers a suite of productivity software tools including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics. An emphasis will be placed on spreadsheet software and how it can be used effectively as a productivity tool in business.

This course examines the hardware and technology used to build the infrastructure of an information system. It provides an in-depth look at networking, data communications, computer hardware components, I/O devices, storage, and Internet/Intranet technology. By learning the architecture of computing technology, students will be able to more effectively apply information technology to information systems in a business environment.

Provides a detailed introduction to hardware and software tools with special emphasis on the Windows Operating System, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Through guided practice, students are taught practical applications of these programs for both personal and on-the-job use. The impact of computers and information technology on the workplace is also explored. (Not open to students with credit in CIS-110; does not fulfill general education requirements in the CAS Division of Natural Science.)