HAD5761H

Prerequisite

n/a

Description

This course provides students with a basic understanding of Information Systems theory. The primary focus is on the development and management of information systems and computer applications. It should be stressed that this is not a course on computers per se – but rather a course that applies computer technology as a means to an end. This end is, hopefully, the competent management of information and decision support systems.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the critical success factors that can facilitate the development and implementation of better Information, Information Management Technology and Information Technology systems;
• Analyze strategies for creating innovative solutions and their successful implementation;
• Apply basic continual improvement methods and tools for analyzing work processes for improving IS processes;
• Analyze and describe the strengths and weaknesses of systems and communicate that to the technology community;
• Compare the efficiency and effectiveness of different information systems or platforms to the point of being able to define optimal strategies in healthcare;
• Measure the status of information systems in place today.

Learner Competencies

• Achievement Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Change Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Impact & Influence
• Information Seeking
• Information Technology Management
• Innovative Thinking
• Organizational Awareness
• Project Management

Instructors

Evaluation