 |
| ISOM 1040 |
Internet and Business: Open and P2P
Models |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
110, ISMT 110] This
course examines the Internet and its importance for business.
The focus is on the Internet's technologies of cooperation
(e.g., wikis, blogs, P2P, search engines) and the opportunities
and challenges that they create for businesses. Focus is on the
software industry (challenges from free and open source software
models) and music industry (challenges of managing digital
contents and shaping copyright laws). |
| |
| ISOM 1090 |
Social Media: Collective
Intelligence & Creativity |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
109] This course
provides an analysis of the power of social media, such as
Facebook, twitter, blogs, mashups, wikis, etc. It examines how
social media can facilitate creativity and collective
intelligence, through enhanced information sharing and online
collaboration among netizens; ultimately building the social
pool of knowledge. It also examines the downside of this
participatory culture. Exclusion(s):
ISOM 1040 |
| |
| ISOM 1380 |
Technology and
Innovation: Social and Business Perspectives |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
139] 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(s):
ISOM 1440 |
| |
| ISOM 1440 |
Introduction to
Technology and Innovation Strategy |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
138, ISMT 138] The
management of technology and innovation (MTI) plays an important
role in enhancing the competitiveness of firms, industries, and
countries. This course approaches the MTI from the business
strategy perspective; it describes how organizations develop
internal capabilities and formulate innovative business models
on the basis of MTI strategies. It also covers the policy and
regulatory issues at the country level. |
| |
| ISOM 2010 |
Introduction to
Information Systems |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
101, ISMT 101] 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(s):
COMP 1001 |
| |
| ISOM 2030 |
Business Protections
for Innovations |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
125, ISMT 125] 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. |
| |
| ISOM 2310 |
Chronicle of Internet
Commerce |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
131] 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(s):
ISOM 231 (prior to 2011-12). |
| |
| ISOM 2400 |
Global Information
Infrastructure and Policy |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
240, ISMT 240] This
course provides a panorama review of the global information infrastructure
from technology, policy, social and business perspectives. Key issues
include next generation information infrastructure, Internet of things,
anti-spamming legislation, universal service, digital convergence, network
interconnection, the WTO’s agreement on telecommunications, cloud computing,
green ICT, and regulatory environment of multimedia services. It will also
address the increasing importance of Web 2.0-enabled information infrastructure
in business innovation. |
| ISOM 3000 |
Special Topics in Information
Systems |
[0-4 credit(s)] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
200, ISMT 200] Current
developments in information technology. Topics selected by
instructors. |
|
| ISOM 3010 |
Information
Systems Project Management |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
201, ISOM 200H] This
course covers the essential project management knowledge to
ensure a successful IS/IT project. Topics include the methods,
tools and techniques for planning, budgeting, scheduling,
tracking, and evaluating IS projects; PMBOK Guide; project risk
assessment; IT investment decisions.
Exclusion(s): ISOM 4750 |
| |
| ISOM 3100 |
Business Simulation and Strategic
Decisions |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
210, ISMT 200G] 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. |
| |
| ISOM 3180 |
Telecommunications and Computer Networking
Management |
[3
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
235, ISMT 235] 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(s): COMP 4621 |
| |
| ISOM 3210 |
Information
Systems Analysis and Design |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 221, ISMT 221] The
process by which large software systems are built by teams of
developers. Techniques for modeling data and process
requirements are surveyed and illustrated using computer-aided
software engineering (CASE) tools. Topics include information
systems development life cycle and object-oriented systems
analysis and design using UML.
Prerequisite(s): ISOM 2010 |
|
| ISOM 3230 |
Business Applications Programming |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 223, ISMT 223] 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. Exclusion(s):
COMP 1022Q
Prerequisite(s):
(For non-BSc in Quantitative Finance
students) ISOM 2010 |
|
| ISOM 3260 |
Database Design and Administration |
[4 Credits] |
| [Previous Course
Code(s): ISOM 226, ISMT 226] 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.
Exclusion(s): COMP 3311, IELM
3300 Corequisite(s):
ISOM 3210 |
|
| ISOM 3310 |
Introduction to Electronic Commerce |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
231, ISMT 231] This
introductory course covers fundamental electronic commerce (EC)
business models, technologies, developments, trends and future
directions. Latest research of EC applications will be shared
with students, including generic EC systems development,
intellectual property protections and so on. This course is
designed for business and non-business students who would like
to know more about EC and its development. |
| ISOM 3320 |
Internet Applications Development |
[4 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
232, ISMT 232] This
course intends to cover Internet applications development
through programming. Major topics include object-oriented
development approaches, advanced GUI building blocks, networking
and database connectivity and so on. Students will learn and
practice a high-level programming language for the
implementation of practical Internet applications.
Exclusion(s):
COMP 3021 |
| ISOM 3360 |
Business Intelligence and Data
Mining |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
326] This course
covers the fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications
of business intelligence (BI) to help firms gain a competitive
advantage. Topics include data mining, data warehousing,
business analytics, data visualization, business performance
management, etc. Students will gain hands-on experience with
popular BI tools. Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 2010 |
| |
| ISOM 3380 |
Advanced Network Management (CISCO
- ICND) |
[4
Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
219, ISMT 219] 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(s):
ISOM 519
Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 3440 or ISMT 235 (2003-08), ISOM
3180 (after 2007-08) |
| ISOM 3440 |
Applied Network Management |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
218, ISMT 218] In
an interconnected networked economy, management of networked
applications becomes increasingly important. This course gives a
general overview of the most basic information and networking
management concepts and provides students with both theoretical
and practical training in networking management applications,
e.g. Cisco. Exclusion(s):
ISMT 235 (2003-08), ISOM 3180 (after
2007-08) |
| ISOM 4000 |
Special Topics in Information
Systems |
[0-4 Credit(s)] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
300, ISMT 300] Current
developments in information technology. Topics selected by
instructors. |
| |
| ISOM 4020 |
Innovation Management and
Technology Entrepreneurship |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
302, ISMT 302] The
course focuses on innovation strategies and entrepreneurship
skills that provide an intellectual structure for understanding
the issues of how entrepreneurial firms recognize potential of
an innovation on time, how they implement the right strategies
to exploit the innovation, and how to protect their profits from
competitors. The course also explores the increasingly global
character of entrepreneurial firms, and how successful
technology companies compete across cultures, markets and
nations. Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 2010 |
| ISOM 4100 |
Information Systems Auditing and
Security |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
350, ISMT 350] The
course provides a comprehensive approach for auditing
information systems including specific procedures and
illustrative case studies useful for auditors and information
security professionals. It provides the tools required for
audits and covers physical, logical and environmental security;
security certifications; computer forensics; e-commerce and
Internet security; information privacy laws and regulations; and
project management controls.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and
ISOM 2010 |
| ISOM 4300 |
Information Systems Control and
Assurance |
[3 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
341, ISMT 341] 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(s):
ISOM 2010 |
| ISOM 4380 |
Information Systems Project I |
[2 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
333, ISMT 333] 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. Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 3210, ISOM 3230, ISOM 3260 and
MGMT 1021 |
| ISOM 4390 |
Information Systems Project II |
[4 Credits] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 334, ISMT 334] Continuation
of ISOM 4380. Student enrollment in this course requires the
approval of the course instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ISOM 4380 |
| |
| ISOM 4400 |
Information Systems Project |
[6 Credits] |
| 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.
Exclusion(s):
ISOM 4380 and ISOM 4390 |
| ISOM 4490 |
Independent Study in Information
Systems |
[1-4 Credit(s)] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
395, ISMT 395] Faculty
directed independent study on selected topics in information
systems. |
Updated on
01 February 2012
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