BI351 Information Systems for Business Intelligence (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BI343  
This course focuses on the fundamentals of information systems and their foundational technologies as they can be used for business analysis and intelligence. Areas studied include hardware, operating systems, database systems, knowledge management, decision support systems, and networked computing concepts. Data oriented techniques for business intelligence and decision making are introduced.

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

1. Analyze approaches to business information systems.
2. Evaluate the architectural elements involved in business intelligence.
3. Apply best practices of database design, administration, and implementation.
4. Reflect on ethical and social issues relating to information systems.