BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Computer Science

MODULE: Management Information Systems

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 39 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program prepares business professionals for positions in business environments using state-of-the-art computers, software and networks. Students learn to interact with computing tools and apply information technology to solve business situations and optimize business operational effectiveness. The program covers the core business/computer skills such as operating systems, windows environment, Internet, networks and the most common software applications that can be used to enhance the business performance.

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

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

Database Management

This course analyzes database management systems and explains how data resources can be designed and managed to support information systems in organizations. This course develops a framework for database system analysis and design, and focuses on data modeling and management. Additional topics covered are: security, data languages, DBMS, Object Orientation, and distributed databases.

Instructor: John Stanley Bircham

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

Web Administration & Security

This course shows how to administer a network, setup a server for a network and an Internet environment, design and implement cabling for a network, troubleshoot network security problems related to e-commerce, and how to use networking protocols, TCP/IP architecture and security essentials to include authentication, encryption, and firewalls.

Instructor: Ricardo Miralles

Web & Database Integration

This course develops expertise in database programming and connects interactive web sites to relational databases. It defines the different types of databases and database management systems, describes the differences between a relational database and a non-relational database, and differentiates between Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC).

Instructor: Ricardo Miralles

Online Marketing

This course deals with the theory and practice of marketing on the Internet, and focuses on role of Internet in the marketing strategy. It will help to identify web marketing goals, to understand web site promotion, referral programs, and search engine placement, to analyze e-commerce, online sales and customer service methods, to plan a web store, and to think about future trends in e-commerce.

Instructor: Alvaro Venegas Zamorano

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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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.