The module aims to give students a solid basic understanding of IS/IT in business including hardware, software, networks, data, information and knowledge systems. Learners also acquire a level of competency with productivity tools that not only supports their learning in other modules but also equips them with business documentation and team working skills.
Business Software Tools
Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, file management, collaboration and communication tools, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Hardware, Software & Networks.
System theory, anatomy of a digital computing device (DCD), categories of DCD, categories of software, network fundamentals and client/server models, the basic operation of the Internet.
Introduction to information Systems in organisations.
The information hierarchy - Data, information, knowledge. Information. Categories and role of Information Systems in the organisation
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |