Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Covers the use of information technology in business organizations. Includes introduction to hardware, software, databases, system development, and tools that businesses use for communication and collaboration.

Explore the value of ethical conduct in the business environment and the impact of technology on firms, industry and society.

RECOMMENDED:

Basic computing skills, familiarity with word processing and presentation software.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of BA 131, the student will be able to:

• Apply an understanding of how organizations utilize computer and communications technology to collect, process, and store data and information.
• Apply technology to support business planning, operations, marketing, strategy, and decision-making
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software in the business environment.
• Apply critical thinking skills to ethics, environmental responsibility, and privacy issues associated with information technology use in business and society.
• Analyze how businesses use the Internet, social media, and technology to connect with customers and employees, market and deliver their products, and create competitive advantage.
• Apply an understanding of the rapidly changing technological environment to make business decisions.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

OUTCOMES:

• Apply an understanding of how organizations utilize information technology to collect, analyze, and store data and information.
• Understand how technology supports business planning, operations, marketing, strategy, and decision-making.
• Understand potential threats to privacy and information security associated with business use of information technology.
• Analyze how businesses use the Internet, social media, and technology to connect with customers and employees, market and deliver their products, and create competitive advantage.
• Explain how business use of information technology poses ethical and societal challenges.