Information Technology
MODULE: Information Technology
Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 42 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.
DESCRIPTION:
This program presents the underlying engineering behind information technology that is transforming our economic and social systems. It addresses a need that has arisen from the impact information technology is making on all professions. Understanding of information science and engineering, underlying high performance computing and communications is relevant for students from all disciplines today.
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).
Computer Technology
Operating Systems Information Technology Computer Science Computer Networks Internet Technology Telecommunication Technologies Technological Management Network Systems Management Software & Hardware Management E-Commerce Solutions Internet Ethics & Legal Issues Management Information Systems Management Information Technology
Academic Supervisor: Jose A. Cordova
More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.
* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.
* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.
* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.
* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.
* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.
* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.
BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.
Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
Computer Technology
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in modern computer-based business environments. Students learn hardware and software functions to solve problems commonly found in business, database management, customer relations, and decision making.
Instructor: Patrice Boisseau
Operating Systems
This course explains the fundamental concepts of operating systems, user interfaces, computer structure, network communication and memory management. It will examine installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing computer and network systems.
Instructor: Miguel Angel Fernández Sánchez
Information Technology
This course is intended to update the developments in the field of information technology and to prepare the student to manage those technologies in any project. Students learn hardware and software functions to solve applications commonly found in information technology systems, database systems, networks, peripherals, and telecommunication systems.
Instructor: Patrice Boisseau
Computer Science
This course provides broad coverage of the entire computer science discipline from a generic perspective, rather than from the context of one particular programming language. It is suitable for students in all fields who are interested in learning how computers work, how they are built and how they communicate with other computers and with their human users.
Instructor: Patrice Boisseau
Computer Networks
This course surveys modern computer networking and data communications, emphasizing the principles underlying the design of network language and the role of the communications system in distributed computing. Topics include routing, flow, congestion control, data representation and communication protocols and client-server programming.
Instructor: Patrice Boisseau
Internet Technology
This course provides a study of the architecture, utilities, services, and protocols of the Internet and World Wide Web. Topics will include markup languages (e.g. HTML), data location resources (e.g. search engines and agents), web page management, scripting languages, TCP/IP, IP routing and servers, reliability, security, electronic commerce, and virtual worlds.
Instructor: Ricardo Miralles
Telecommunication Technologies
This course examines digital telecommunication technologies with emphasis on their application in the business environment. Some topics covered include telecommunication hardware, software, terminology, and network architectures. It describes the use of telecommunication components and devices.
Instructor: Alvaro Venegas Zamorano
Technological Management
This course provides the technical savvy and business skills for planning, manufacturing, and engineering. It offers an interdisciplinary examination of the problems in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products; evaluating tangible and intangible aspects of new technology adoption; management of research and development; functional integration of marketing and operations; and the critical role that technology plays in achieving top management objectives.
Instructor: Earle Taylor
Network Systems Management
This course will give students the skills and knowledge to management a network system using the following task: integrate diverse network clients, design an internetwork using TCP/IP protocol, change a LAN to an intranet, centrally distribute software upgrades to servers and clients and prepare for emerging technology capabilities.
Instructor: Patrice Boisseau
Software & Hardware Management
This course explains the use of hardware and software functions to solve applications and needs commonly found in information technology systems, computer environments, database systems, networks, peripherals, and telecommunication systems.
Instructor: John Stanley Bircham
E-Commerce Solutions
This course reviews online business and economy environment and strategies. It provides solutions for the online purchasing and selling of different products and services. It explains how to do business electronically, considers electronic commerce hardware and software requirements, and legal issues regarding Internet usage.
Instructor: Alvaro Venegas Zamorano
Internet Ethics & Legal Issues
This course deals with the cyberculture and the policies that are currently being discussed to ensure proper conduct on the Web. It provides readings and web references on various ethical and legal issues that are shaping the future of our cybersociety. It also provides an enhanced appreciation of the legal issues which affect the development of E-commerce.
Instructor: Ricardo Miralles
Management Information Systems
This course analyzes information systems and their role in organizations. It focuses on the management of information resources for optimum performance. It reviews hardware, software, data storage, and telecommunication technologies, and considers the issues of emerging technologies, social and ethical concerns, security and control. It explains the best use of computers to minimize cost and optimize results.
Instructor: Jose A. Cordova
Management Information Technology
This course examines the management issues surrounding information technology. It considers the impact of the deployment of information technology on firms which results in changes in work patterns and management processes. The course presents a combination of management and technical topics in order to exploit continuous innovations in the management of information technology.
Instructor: Jose A. Cordova
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