IT304 Business Fundamentals for IT Professionals (3 cr.)

This course details how information technology professionals and business experts work together to make investment and implementation decisions to support an organization’s overall business goals. Topics such as organizational structure, business process, and return on technological investment are examined. Additionally, concepts relatively new to information technology – intrapreneuring, intercompany selling, and revenue generation – are defined and discussed. The skills needed to participate in business process definition, to estimate and measure return on investment, and to present an effective technology proposal are covered.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Describe the scope and significance of the business mission, company values, and company goal.
2. Analyze the impact of business operations on key stakeholders.
3. Evaluate the functional and interdepartmental units of a business and the related information technology needs.
4. Evaluate key business performance indicators.
5. Analyze economic trends and the related impact on businesses and organizations.
6. Communicate technical solutions to non-technical audiences.