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ISOM 1380 Technology and Innovation: Social and Business Perspectives [3-0-0:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM139] This course describes the development of technology and innovation from social and business perspectives. It covers the technology side of innovations, how an invention can be developed into a successful commercial product, the role of innovation in society and how innovations are created from a socioeconomic perspective. It highlights that successful development and adoption of innovative products relies not only on the technology itself but also a complex process that is subject to the impact of cultural, political, economic and managerial factors.
  Exclusion: ISOM 1440
  Instructor: Prof. Jeevan JAISINGH
  Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1200-1320 (L1) - Rm 2465

       

ISOM 2010

Introduction to Information Systems

[3-0-1:3]
 

[Previous Course Code: ISOM101, ISMT101] Information systems (IS) is about managing the applications of IT to create business values. Topics include fundamental concepts of IS, e-commerce, digital and internet economy, web 2.0 and social networks, online advertising, personalization and privacy, digital rights management and piracy, business intelligence and decision-making, how organizations harness IS for innovative business strategies, and the socio-economic impact of IS on organizations and societies. The labs cover business problem-solving skills.

 

Exclusion:

COMP 1001
 

Instructors:

Prof. Raymond SIN, Prof. Michael ZHANG, Prof. Prasanna KARHADE, and Prof. Hong XU
 

Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1030-1150 (L1) - LTF
Tue & Thu 1630-1750 (L2) - Rm 4620
Mon & Wed 1030-1150 (L3) - Rm 3007
Mon
& Wed 1200-1320 (L4) - Rm 3007
Mon 1330-1450 & Fri 0900-1020 (L5) - Rm 4619
Mon 1500-1620 & Fri 1030-1150 (L6) - Rm 4619
Tue & Thu 1030-1150 (L7) - Rm 2407
Tue & Thu 1330-1450 (L8) - Rm 4620
Tue & Thu 1500-1620 (L9) - Rm 4620
Mon 1330-1420 (La1) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Tue 1200-1250 (La2) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Mon 1500-1550 (La3) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Tue 1030-1120 (La4) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Mon 1200-1250 (La5) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Mon 0900-0950 (La6) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Thu 1030-1120 (La7) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Tue 1330-1420 (La8) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Wed
0900-0950 (La9) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Wed 1030-1120 (La10) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Tue 1630-1720 (La11) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)
Wed 1330-1420 (La12) - SBM PC Lab (Rm 3211)

 

Remarks:

Required course for 1st year SBM students

 

ISOM 2030

Business Protections for Innovations

[3-0-0:3]
 

[Previous Course Code: ISOM125, ISMT125] This course addresses the problems and challenges related to regulatory and business protections for business and scientific innovations, product innovations, service innovations, software licenses, encryption, innovation reengineering, trademark, copyright, music downloading, digital entertainment, data mining and personal privacy.

 

Instructor:

Prof. Theodore CLARK
 

Class Hours:

Mon & Wed 0900-1020 (L1) - Rm 3008

 
ISOM 2310 Chronicle of Internet Commerce [3-0-0:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM131] This course reviews the economic, social and technological trends in commerce enabled by the Internet. It also examines the impacts of technological development from the industrial revolution to those in the Internet era (e.g. search engine, etc.) Emphasis is placed on the uniqueness of the Internet as a platform for commerce. Other topics include the social consequences of Internet commerce, including piracy and privacy.
  Exclusion: ISOM 231 (prior to 2011-12)
  Instructor: Prof. Jack TEH
  Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1200-1320 (L1) - Rm 2407
Mon & Wed 0900-1020 (L2) - Rm 2407

       
ISOM 3100 Business Simulation and Strategic Decisions [3-0-0:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM210, ISMT200G] This course combines a case study discussion approach to illustrate strategic decision making in business with an integrated hands-on business simulation exercise as part of the learning process. Topics include making strategic choices and evaluating options and tradeoffs in a competitive business simulated industry environment. The objective of the course is to develop a broad perspective in managerial decisions and an appreciation of economic and social factors that drive modern global organizations.
  Instructor: Prof. Theodore CLARK
  Class Hours:

Mon & Wed 1030-1150 (L1) - SBM Microsoft. Net Lab (Rm 4116)

 
ISOM 3180 Telecommunications and Computer Networking Management [3-0-1:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM235, ISMT235] Essential elements of telecommunications in support of business activities. Topics include OSI Model and TCP/IP Protocol Suite, LAN and WAN technology, voice and data communication technologies, communication architectures, networking and security, protocols and standards. 
  Exclusion: COMP4621  
  Instructor: Prof. Percy DIAS
  Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1630-1750 (L1) - SBM Case Lab III (Rm 4115A)
Wed 1200-1250 (La1) -
SBM Networking Lab (Rm 4380)
Wed 1330-1420 (La2) -
SBM Networking Lab (Rm 4380)
Wed 1500-1550 (La3) -
SBM Networking Lab (Rm 4380)

      
ISOM 3230 Business Applications Programming [3-0-1:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM223, ISMT223] An introduction to business applications programming will be covered in this course. Students will learn and understand programming concepts and gain programming experiences for business applications development through a business programming language.
  Prerequisite: (For non-BSc in Quantitative Finance students) ISOM2010
  Exclusion: COMP1022Q  
  Instructor: Prof. James KWOK
  Class Hours:

Wed & Fri 1630-1750 (L1) - Rm 4333
Fri 1200-1250 (La1) -
SBM Microsoft .Net Lab (Rm 4116)

     
ISOM 3260 Database Design and Administration [2-1-2:4]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM226, ISMT226] Fundamental concepts of database management systems and their usage for managing the information resources of an organization; methodologies for designing and managing a database system to support business applications.
  Exclusions: COMP 3311, IELM 3300
Co-requisite: ISOM 3210
  Instructor: Prof. James THONG
  Class Hours:

Mon 1030-1220 (L1) - SBM Case Lab III (Rm 4115A)
Mon 1330-1520 (L2) - SBM Case Lab III (Rm 4115A)
Mon 1600-1750 (L3) - SBM Case Lab III (Rm 4115A)
Fri 1330-1620 (La1)
- SBM Microsoft .Net Lab (Rm 4116)
Fri 0900-1150 (La2) -
SBM Microsoft .Net Lab (Rm 4116)Thu 1330-1620 (La3) - SBM Microsoft .Net Lab (Rm 4116)
Thu 0900-1150 (La4) -
SBM Microsoft .Net Lab (Rm 4116)

  Remarks: Required course for 2nd year IS students
      
ISOM 3380 Advanced Network Management (Cisco - ICND) [3-1-1:4]
[Previous Course Code: ISOM219, ISMT219] Combining extensive lab work with lectures and WWW self-paced learning materials provided by the Cisco Networking Academy Program, this course helps students develop practical network administration and management skills. This course is designed to prepare students to take (and pass) the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification examination.
Exclusion: ISOM 519
Prerequisite: ISOM3440 or ISMT235 (2003-08), ISOM3180 (after 2007-08)
  Instructor: Prof. Percy DIAS
  Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1330-1450 (L1) - Rm 4619
Fri 1000-1150 (La1) - SBM Networking Lab (Rm 4380)
Fri 1430-1620 (La2) - SBM Networking Lab (Rm 4380)

ISOM 4300 Information Systems Control and Assurance [3-0-0:3]
  [Previous Course Code: ISOM341, ISMT341] This course introduces the fundamental concepts and tools to perform information systems (IS) control and assurance. Topics include IS control standards, guidelines and best practices to protect and control business systems, IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), as well as the latest development in IS management practice.
  Prerequisite: ISOM 2010
  Instructor: Prof. Percy DIAS
  Class Hours:

Tue & Thu 1030-1150 (L1) - Rm 4619

 
ISOM 4400 Information Systems Project [0-0-12:4]
  Development of an information system with substantial complexity through the use of methodologies and technologies. May be graded PP. Student enrollment in this course requires the approval of the course instructor. Credit load will be spread over the year.  
  Exclusions: ISOM4380 and ISOM4390  
  Instructor: Prof. James KWOK
  Class Hours:

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