Business Information Technology

This module provides an introduction to information and communications technology within the organizational and social context, and the role technology plays in managing businesses and delivering services. Technology trends towards greater complexity, networking and mobility, methods for improving business competitiveness, and creation of new value via technology in the current networked and global climate will be discussed. Other topics include processes, policy implications, ethics and social responsibility are also covered. The focus will be on the management and strategy aspects of computer systems, as well as embedded systems and sensor networks in the context of city management and urban solutions for resource management. The content will be explored through case studies and discussions, workshops and team projects. There may be invited guest lectures provided occasionally over the semester.