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CIS/207T

Business

Information Systems Fundamentals

Online

Format

$1,194

Estimated Tuition

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Undergraduate

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Describe the various types of computer-based information systems in an organization.
  • Discuss ways in which information technology can affect managers and nonmanagerial workers.
  • Differentiate between business process reengineering, business process improvement, and business process management.
  • Identify the career opportunities within the information systems industry.

  • Describe the three business models for business-to-business electronic commerce.
  • Identify the purpose of transaction processing systems.
  • Categorize the types of support that information systems can provide for each functional area of the organization.
  • Describe and provide examples of different ways that organizations can use business intelligence (BI).

  • Compare and contrast the major types of networks.
  • Describe the key characteristics and advantages of cloud computing.
  • Discuss the concerns and risks associated with cloud computing.

  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of relational databases.
  • Define Big Data and discuss its basic characteristics.
  • Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing knowledge management systems in organizations.
  • Identify the potential value and the potential limitations of artificial intelligence.

  • Identify three places that store personal data and discuss at least one potential threat to the privacy of the data stored there for each one.
  • Discuss the ten types of deliberate attacks.
  • Define the three risk mitigation strategies, and provide an example of each one in the context of owning a home.
  • Describe the general functions of the operating system.
  • Identify the major types of application software.

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Why take courses at University of Phoenix

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We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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