Information Technology in Business & Society

Catalog description

In Information Technology in Business and Society, students learn the fundamental concepts underlying current and future developments in computer-based information technology - including hardware, software, network and database-related technologies. They will also acquire proficiency in the essential tools used by today's knowledge workers and learn how these can be used to help solve problems of economic, social or personal nature. Throughout the course, they will be exposed to a range of more advanced topics which may include big data, information privacy, information security, digital piracy and digital music. Pre-requisites: not open to first-semester students. Fulfillment: This course satisfies BUSF/ BUSM Business Elective, Business Analytics Track; IMB Business Flexible Core.