ARBA MINCHUNIVERSITY

College of Business & EconomicsDepartment of Accounting & Finance

Course InformationCourse title Fundamentals of Information systemCourse code AcFn1042Module Name -Code Computing and quantitative method for Business- AcFnM1041EtCTS Lecture Tutorial Home

StudyPaper/Assign. Presentation

Assessment (continuous & final)

Total hour

CP/EtCTS-credits

48 18 57 12 9 135 5Prerequisite

Instructor’s InformationFull name & title TBAOffice location TBAEmail address TBAConsultation hours TBA

Texts, ReadingTextbook Title Author/s Edition Location at AGU library

Business Information Systems, Technology, Development & Management for the e-Business, Prentice Hall

Bocij, Chaffey, Greasley & Hickey,

2003

Supplementary Readings

Business Information Systems, Dryden Press

Laudon & Laudon,,

ComputerScopeComputers inbusiness, Sunday Business PostTechnology Section, Irish Times and Irish Independent

Microsoft, Step by Step Word, Microsoft Press

Microsoft, Step by Step Excel, Microsoft Press,Microsoft, Step by Step Powerpoint, Microsoft Press

Course Description/ObjectivesCourse Description To introduce students to the fundamental aspects of IT in business, including

hardware, software, data storage technologies and the theoretical basis for understanding how systems work and interact.

Course Objectives To bring the students to a practical level of competency in business related IT tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:

Explain the fundamental Information Technology (IT) concepts that underpin Business Information Systems.

Explain the characteristics of different IT hardware configurations, in terms of processor, storage and input/output technologies.

Describe different types of software as used by business.Be competent in the use of a computer, produce documents, design spreadsheets and make a presentation.

Detailed Course ContentWeeks Outlines/Topics Activities Time Required by Readings

Teacher Students Teacher Student

1-5 CHAPTER ONE: Fundamentals of Information Systems

1.1. Data and information1.2. Attributes of Information,1.3. Business Information,1.4. Information and decision

making

6-10 CHAPTER TWO: Hardware and Software Fundamentals

1.1. Hardware1.2. Software Fundamentals

11-15 CHAPTER Three: Basic application software

1.1. Word Processing,1.2. Spreadsheets,1.3. Presentation software1.4. Introduction to Internet

Project work and presentation

Course PoliciesClassroom rules of conduct:-

- Turn off (or place on vibrate) your cell phones during class.Academic dishonesty:-

- Students found guilty of academic dishonesty such as, cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism, and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty will be assigned an appropriate academic penalty based on the University’s academic rules and regulation.

Attendance :-- Students must attend class regularly. A minimum of 85% class attendance is mandatory if not the student shall

NOT sit for final exam.- Excessive lateness may NOT be tolerated.

Missed Exams and Late Assignments :-

- Students are expected to take exams and submit assignments as scheduled. Make-up exams and submission of late assignments will only be permitted under extenuating circumstances.

Grading:-

Syllabus and schedule are subject to change with notice.Revised: March, 2013

Component Weight CoverageTest 1 10% Chapter 1 & 2Test 2 10% Chapter 3 & 4Assignment 1 10% Chapter 1 &2Assignment 2 10% Chapter 3 & 4Quiz 1 5%Quiz 2 5%Final Exam 50% All chapters

100%