COMPUTERS IN MANAGEMENT

Course Code: BBACS 10101

Course Objective:
The objective of this subject is to provide conceptual knowledge of the information technology to the future
Managers. This subject highlights the topics like Database management, Networking, Internet, E-Commerce etc.,
which can help managers to take routine decisions very efficiently.

Course Contents:
Module I: Fundamentals of computers:
Introduction to world of Computers, Classification of computers, Limitation of computers, Application of
Computers, Hardware and Software, Computer Peripherals, Memory management,.

Module II: Computer Networks:

Introduction to networking, Components, Classification & Types of networks, Network Topologies, Advantages,
Disadvantages, LAN Concepts.

Module III: Internet Technology:

Internet Technologies: Introduction to internet, intranet & Extranet, Basis concepts of internet, DNS, Protocols,
Services of internet, Technology behind internet.

Module IV: E-Commerce: Introduction:

E-Com Technologies, E-Com Applications, E-Business Security Issues.

Module V: ERP, Introduction, Scope & Benefits:

Implementation Methodology, Success Factors, Pitfall and Management concerns.

Module VI: DBMS: Introduction:

Need of DBMS, Components, Benefits over Traditional file system, Classification & Types of DBMS, Advantages
& Disadvantages of DBMS.

Examination Scheme:

Components P-1 C-1 CT-1 EE1

Weightage (%) 10 10 10 70

Text & References:

Text:
 Deborah Morley - Understanding Computers: Today & Tomorrow, Eleventh Edition, April 11, 2007, Thomson

References:
 Rajaraman, V. 1998, An Introduction to Computers, Prentice Hall of India.
 Nagpal, 1999, Computer fundamentals, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi.
 Bhatnagar, S.C. and Ramani, K.V., Computers and Information Management.
 Hunt and Shelly. 1994, Computers and Commonsense, Prentice Hall of India.