College of Information Systems & Technology
BSA/310 Version 8
Business Systems
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Course Description
This course reviews common business systems and their interrelationships. Business systems covered include finance, accounting, sales, marketing, human resources, legal, and operations. Emphasis is placed upon the inputs and outputs of information systems, the potential for integration of the systems, and information systems security.
Policies
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Course Materials
Armstrong, G., & Kotler, P. (2011). Marketing: An introduction (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall.
Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2012). Management information systems: Managing the digital firm (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Nickels, W. G., McHugh, J. M., & McHugh, S. M. (2013). Understanding business (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Raiborn, C. A. (2010). Core concepts of accounting (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Business Structure
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Objectives
1.1 Identify the application of information systems in business.
1.2 Examine the impact of information systems on the business structure.
Reading
Read Bonus Ch. B, “Using Technology to Manage