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Overview
This Information Systems Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Minnesota provides a robust introduction to the key principles and practices of Information Systems Management.
The first course describes how Information Systems address business problems. This takes the form of an IT alignment model that describes how Information Systems provide capabilities that enable or support organizational strategy. This component also includes an economic analysis of the Information System.
The second course in the specialization entails the practice of modeling information systems. The goal of this course is to describe the Information System defined in the first course, so that the Information System can be developed.
What you'll learn
- Utilize conceptual frameworks to align IT investments with business strategy
- Specify business requirements as information system specifications
- Assess the fit between business requirements and enterprise systems features
- Evaluate technological alternatives for developing the IT infrastructure for the organization
Skills you'll gain
- Leadership and Management
- Strategy and Operations
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Data Management
- Planning
- Software As A Service
- Organizational Development
- Risk Management
- Software Testing
- Cloud Computing
- Operations Management
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- IS/IT Governance
- Analysis for Business Systems
- Enterprise Systems
- IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Information Systems View 33 other Short Courses in Information Systems in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior experience or courses in Information Systems required, but learners are expected to think carefully about conceptual and practical issues.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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