Annexure ‘AAB-CD-01’

Course Title: Computer Applications L T P/S SW/FW No of PSDA TOTAL

Course Code: To be Generated CREDIT
Credit Units: 3 UNITS
Level: UG
2 0 0 2 4 3
Course Objectives:
The objective of this subject is to:
 Provide conceptual knowledge of the information technology to the future managers.
 Highlight important technologies such as DBMS, Network, Internet, E-commerce, used in industry,
 Inculcate understanding to take routine managerial decisions efficiently.

Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of computers, understanding of internet domains and business domain.

Course Content / Syllabus

Module I: World of Computers Weightage
Introduction to world of Computers, Basic Structure of Computer System, Computers in Home (Reference, 15%
Education & Communications, Entertainment an Digital Media Delivery, Smart Appliances, Home Computers),
Computers in Education, Computers in workplace (productivity and decision making, customer services,
communications), Computers on the move (Portable and Hand held computers, Self-Service kiosks, GPS
Applications), Generation of Computer, Types of Computer (Size and Technology wise), Support Systems -
Hardware and Software, Computer Peripherals, Memory Management.

Weightage
Module II: Computer Networks and Internet Technology
Introduction to Computer Networks, Networking components, Classification and types of Networks, Network 20%
Topologies – Overview with Advantages and Disadvantages, Communication Channels, Client Sever
Architecture, LAN concepts, Introduction to Internet (History, Concepts, & Myths), Difference between
Internet, Intranet and Extranet, Domain Name Service, Internet Protocols and Addressing, Services of Internet,
 Internet and Support Technologies, Censorship and Privacy issues

Module III: E-Commerce Weightage

15%
Introduction, E-Commerce Vs E-Business, Advantages & Disadvantages of E-Commerce, E-Commerce
Transaction Models, E-Commerce Business Models, E-Commerce Technologies, Hosting E-Commerce Site –
Planning and constructing web services, Electronic Payment System, E-Commerce Applications, E-Core Values
– Ethical, Legal, Taxation and International issues, E-Commerce Security Issues,

Module IV: Enterprise Resource Planning Weightage

Introduction, History of ERP, Scope and Benefit, ERP and related technologies (BPR, MIS, DSS, EIS, SCM, 15%
OLAP), ERP implementation methodology – implementation life cycle, ERP and its success factors, Pitfalls and
management concerns, ERP Market – renowned vendors and the packages.

Module V: Database Management System Weightage

Introduction, Need for DBMS, Components of DBMS, Benefits of DBMS over Traditional File System, 20%
classification and types of Database Models, Database Approach – Its benefits and disadvantages.

Module VI: Future Trends in Technology Weightage

Cloud computing and business organizations, SaaS, Big Data, Use of artificial intelligence in business, Machine 15%
Learning, Industrial internet of things, Intelligent interfaces, Augmentation Reality, Quantum computing,
Blockchain, Smart dust.

Course Learning Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Find the upcoming trends and disruptive technologies in all Business Functional Areas.
Classify and describe various applications of Information Technology as per business needs.
Identify the appropriate technologies for various business functions,
 Examine the plans for information technology adoption in an organization.
Assess the effectiveness of the technology usage and implementation in business organizations.
Formulate a technological setup for supporting business operations.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

This course will be taught by explaining the concepts in Blended learning mode adhering to 4 quadrant education model.
The Classroom sessions will be illustrating the intricacies of various technologies used in business through working example and presentations.
New problems will be defined and PSDAs will be given to the students.
The content used for the effective delivery and understanding the course include:
 Quizzes
 Lectures
 Video content
 Research papers and e-content and reference material
 E-books, case studies
 Lectures
 Guest Lectures
 Assignments

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

i. Project 1 – Innovation in Information Technology & Systems (Study the latest and innovative trends in Information Technology that is supporting
business organizations).
ii. Home Assignment 1 – E-Commerce and E-Business (Opportunities and growth prospects for SMEs in various sectors).
iii. Project 2 – DBMS (Use of Data repositories by digital firms for developing Business Intelligence)
iv. Home Assignment 2 – Enterprise Resource Planning (Support Systems in Digital Firms, innovations in the ERP to support Value Chain)

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

100% N/A 50%

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

(50 %) (50%)

Components (Drop down) Class Test Project Home Class Quiz Attendance
 (CT) Assignment

Linkage of PSDA with Internal Assessment - PSDA PSDA - -

Component, if any 1&3 2&4

Weightage (%) 15 10 10 10 5 50

Bloom’s Level > Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating

Course Learning Outcomes CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6

Find the Classify and Identify the Examine Assess the Formulate a
upcoming describe appropriate the plans for effectiveness technological
Assessment type/PSDA trends and various technologies information of the setup for
disruptive applications for various technology technology supporting
technologies of business adoption in usage and business
in all Information functions an implementation operations
Business Technology organization in business
Functional as per organizations
Areas business
needs
Home Assignment / PSDA2   

Home Assignment / PSDA4   

Project / PSDA1   

Project / PSDA3    

Text:

 Information Technology for Managers, Dr. Teena Bagga, Galgotia Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-9386184184

 Jane P Laudon and Kenneth C Laudon (2018), Management Information Systems: Managing The Digital Firm, 15th Edition, Pearson Education.
 Jawadekar (2013), Management Information Systems, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill.
References:
 Deborah Morley (2007), Understanding Computers: Today & Tomorrow, 11th Edition, Thomson.
 IT Strategy for Business, Parag Kulkarni & Pradip Chande, Oxford University Press