This course provides an introduction to information systems-defined for the moment as the use of computers and other information technology in the information-handling activities of organizations. This entails two slightly separate but related endeavours. The first is to understand the technology that lies at the heart of computer-based information handling, the second is to understand how such information handling is designed, organized and applied in the tasks of organizations.

The primary objective of the pathway is to teach about the use and application of computers in business and administration and to aid in the management of information in organizations. The pathway also includes courses in the study of management so that graduates can have a better understanding of business organizations.

COURSE LIST

Foundation units:

21 Principles of sociology
60 Introduction to information systems
107 Introduction to business and management
129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and
04a Statistics I (half unit)

Further units:

127 Organization theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79)
139 Software engineering: theory and application (62 + 138)
62 Information systems development and management (60)
159 Research project in information systems (62 + 138)
138 Information and communication technologies : principles and perspectives (60 and 129)
One unit (or two half units) from selection group IS
One unit (or two half units) from selection group M, IS or S
One full unit (or two half units) from any selection group

Notes

1. Please refer to the latest EMFSS regulations of the University of London for further information on other   
    courses available and the prerequisites of the optional units.
2. Parenthesis indicates the prerequisites of the course.
3. The college will provide tuition for a selected number of optional courses. This selection will be based on 
    students’ choices, number of students, and suitability of the course and availability of teachers.