INFO 201 - Introduction to Management Information Systems

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FA, SP. This course extends student knowledge in data preparation and visualization by offering hands-on expertise with workflow software, designing dashboards, and developing stories to explain data research observations. Students will apply concepts to given scenarios, providing explanations and recommendations through both written and oral communication. In addition, the course introduces common enterprise structures that support corporate information needs, including foundational concepts in information technology such as networking, relational databases, cloud resources, and data collection technologies (e.g., RFID, IoT). The course explores interorganizational systems like Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), blockchain, and related standards, while introducing students to ethical considerations in technology, emphasizing privacy, honesty, consent, and the concept of shalom in tech ethics. Prerequisite(s): DATA 102 and sophomore or higher standing, or permission of the instructor.