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The document outlines a course titled 'Business Information Needs and Analytics' offered by the Frontier Institute of Professionals and Management Studies in collaboration with Gretsa University. It covers the significance of information in business decision-making, analytical techniques, and emerging trends in technology, while also detailing learning outcomes, assessment methods, and course content over ten weeks. Students will learn to evaluate information sources, apply analytical tools, and address ethical and security challenges in information systems.

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Business Information Needs Course Outline

The document outlines a course titled 'Business Information Needs and Analytics' offered by the Frontier Institute of Professionals and Management Studies in collaboration with Gretsa University. It covers the significance of information in business decision-making, analytical techniques, and emerging trends in technology, while also detailing learning outcomes, assessment methods, and course content over ten weeks. Students will learn to evaluate information sources, apply analytical tools, and address ethical and security challenges in information systems.

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FRONTIER INSTITUTE OF PROFFESIONALS AND MANAGEMENT

STUDIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GRETSA UNIVERSITY –


THIKA

DIPLOMA IN RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

COURSE TITLE: Business Information Needs and Analytics


Course Outline: Business Information Needs and Analytics
Course Description
This course explores the critical role of information in business decision-making and the
analytical techniques used to transform data into actionable insights. It examines the processes
involved in identifying, gathering, and analyzing business information to support strategic and
operational objectives. The course also covers emerging trends such as cloud computing, green
computing, and the challenges of securing information systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of business information needs and analytics.
2. Identify and evaluate various sources of business information.
3. Apply analytical tools and techniques to extract insights from data.
4. Assess the role of technology in managing and analyzing business information.
5. Address ethical and security challenges associated with information systems.
Assessment Methods
 Quizzes and Tests: To evaluate understanding of key concepts (20%)
 Assignments and Presentations: Application of concepts in practical scenarios (20%)
 Final Examination: Comprehensive assessment of all topics (60%)
Reference Materials
1. Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2020). Management Information Systems: Managing the
Digital Firm. Pearson.
2. Turban, E., Sharda, R., & Delen, D. (2019). Decision Support and Business Intelligence
Systems. Pearson.
3. Power, D. J. (2017). Decision Support, Analytics, and Business Intelligence. Business
Expert Press.
4. Rainer, R. K., & Cegielski, C. G. (2018). Introduction to Information Systems. Wiley.
5. Selected articles and case studies from academic journals.
Course Content
Week Topic Subtopics
1 Introduction to Business Definition and importance of business information;
Information Types of business information; Key concepts.
2 Sources of Business Internal vs. external sources; Data collection methods;
Information Reliability and validity of information.
3 Data Processing and The data processing cycle; Tools for data management;
Management Challenges in data handling.
4 Business Analytics Overview of business analytics: Descriptive, predictive,
and prescriptive analytics.
5 Information Systems and Role of technology in information systems; Cloud
Technology computing and its benefits; Green computing.
6 Data Visualization Principles of data visualization; Tools and techniques;
Communicating insights effectively.
7 Security of Information Challenges in information systems security; Data
Systems breaches; Strategies for enhancing security.
8 Ethical Issues in Ethical considerations in business analytics; Data
Information Use privacy laws; Responsible use of information.
9 Case Studies and Real- Analysis of real-world scenarios; Lessons from
World Applications successful implementations of analytics.
10 Emerging Trends in Artificial intelligence in analytics; Automation of data
Business Analytics processing; Future of business analytics.

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