This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolving field of information systems (IS) from an organizational perspective. A wide range of topics are covered beginning with the fundamentals of systems, information, organizations, the underlying information Technology (IT) as well as the ethical issues for IS/IT in today’s enterprises. A contemporary perspective on IT is provided by emphasizing current topics (e.g. IT138 infrastructure and the Internet technology) before presenting the E-commerce and E-business developments which are radically transforming the traditional organizations and our lives. Throughout the course, we explore implications of this new IS/IT - digital firm – scenario for corporate management in today’s global business environments.

CILO-1: Classify various categories of information systems. CILO-2: Describe the relationships between businesses and information systems from an organizational perspective. CILO-3: Point out the importance of information systems behind organizations. CILO-4: Demonstrate how to transform traditional organizations to digital organizations supported by information systems.