Course objectives:  

Ø     Define the concept of information and its relevance in organizations, and the concept of information system, differentiating it, from information technology.

Ø       Analyze possible technological solutions, associating them with existing architectures within current automated information systems and their impacts on the organization.

Ø    Know the basic characteristics of the hardware and software elements to analyze what are the most appropriate technology tools in a process of computerization of an organization.

Ø     To train students in organizing data and information from the point of view of Information Technology for the use of the person managing today's business environment.

Ø      Gain knowledge of the design, construction and operation of relational databases.

Ø      To train students in the presentation and dissemination of information in public or in a web environment.

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Specific course competencies:

1.    Understand and analyze the design and implementation of an Automated Information System in the current financial management systems.

2.    Learn, classify and differentiate between hardware and software elements of an Automated Information System.

3.    Use software to analyze masses of information, relying on a formal design methodology.

4.    Identify and learn to use tools and techniques associated with Internet and data communications networks as mechanisms for search, publication and support information and knowledge as well as for business collaboration.

5.    Get skills related to new technologies applied to the engaging and interactive presentation of information in both public and network.

Training Methodology:

Lectures, seminars, discussions and practical development of computer cases, individually or in groups, encouraging the use of collaborative tools.