The purpose of this module is (a) to develop the student's understanding of information technologies in business, as introduced in semester 1, and (b) to develop the student's knowledge and practical skills in the area of data analyis.
Introduction to Data Analysis
Concepts of data, information and knowledge and decision making. Using spreadsheet software to solve a variety of business problems.
Software Applications
Different types of software - systems software and application software; the software development process; developing a simple application.
Internet Technologies and Applications
Internet applications; Internet technologies; history of the internet, internet risks, social media and digital marketing.
Communications Technologies
Telecommunications concepts, voice versus digital signals, the nature of data transmission, components involved in data transmission, telecommunications networks.
Hardware
Input, output and storage devices, processors and memory.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |