Program Title: Business Information Systems

Duration: 4 days (12 hrs.)

Introduction
This course provides an overview of business information systems. Topics include hardware and
software fundamentals, use of software packages, effective use of networks, Internet, and other
communication tools, as well as the ethical use of computers in business and society. Hands-on
experience is provided.

Recommended Background

No specific background required.

COURSE DETAILS
Content Title

Content Details

Hour
s

Information
Systems-Hardware

A.
B.
C.
D.

Day 1

1.5

Software
Applications

A. System software (OS, NOS, utilities, virus)

B. Application software
C. Appropriate use of resources

Day 1

1.5

Networks

A. Concepts and terminology

B. Components
C. Uses of networks

Day 2

1.5

A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheets
C.

Day 2

1.5

Day 3

1.5

Day 3

1.5

Software Packages

Software Packages

Social Media

Current storage (measurements, types)

Peripheral components
Processing
Security (physical components, locks)
E. Ethics (responsible disposal)

Day

A. Presentations for official use

B. Outlook

A. Importance of Social Media for official

purposes
B. Types of Social Media
C. Usages of Social Media

Internet for official

purposes

A. How to find relevant information on Internet

B. Search basics

Day 4