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Office Information Technology

This course introduces students to office information technology and its application in modern organizations. It covers present-day office arrangements, office environments, and various types of office machines. Students will learn about management information systems, office automation, computer security, and disaster recovery strategies. The course also explores information technology strategies and the future of information technologies, equipping students with skills to manage information systems effectively.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Office TechnologyInformation SystemsAutomationComputer SecurityData Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Office Environment

2

Office Machines

3

Management Information Systems

4

Computer Security

5

Disaster Recovery

6

Information Technology Strategies

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Office Administrator

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IT Support Technician

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Data Entry Clerk

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Information Manager

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System Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationGovernmentHealthcareFinanceTechnology

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

6h

Unit 1: Present-day office arrangement

3 study hours
  • •Define an office and its functions
  • •Identify different types of office environments
  • •Discuss the role of an office as an information center

Unit 2: Office environment

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate between personal and open workspaces
  • •Analyze the merits and demerits of open workspaces
  • •Discuss factors in planning an office workspace
Week
2

Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

3h

Unit 3: Types of office machines (manual and electronic gadgets)

3 study hours
  • •Identify types of office machines (manual and electronic)
  • •Explain the usefulness of various office machines
  • •Discuss the impact of technology on office tasks
Week
3

Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

3h

Unit 4: Information technology and information processing task

3 study hours
  • •Explain how IT is used in offices
  • •Discuss the benefits of IT in information processing
  • •Analyze the impact of IT on communication and innovation
Week
4

Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE

3h

Unit 1: Management information system

3 study hours
  • •Define management information system (MIS)
  • •Explain the nature of data, information, and communication
  • •Discuss the functions performed by information in decision-making
Week
5

Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE

3h

Unit 2: Office automation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of office automation
  • •Identify the qualities of a person managing office automation
  • •Discuss the applications of office automation systems
Week
6

Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE

3h

Unit 3: Computer security

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of computer security
  • •Identify measures for ensuring computer security
  • •Discuss the operational and physical aspects of computer security
Week
7

Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE

3h

Unit 4: Information systems disaster recovery alternative

3 study hours
  • •Explain information system contingency and disaster recovery plans
  • •Identify causes of disasters affecting information systems
  • •Discuss disaster recovery strategies
Week
8

Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

3h

Unit 1: Hardware

3 study hours
  • •Identify hardware used in office environments
  • •Discuss means of upgrading offices to meet modern standards
  • •Explain the basics of information technology hardware
Week
9

Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

3h

Unit 2: Software types and their capabilities

3 study hours
  • •Identify different types of software
  • •Discuss the capabilities of various software types
  • •Explain how to reduce costs on software usage
Week
10

Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

3h

Unit 3: IT and E-business enabling software

3 study hours
  • •Explain Sales Force Automation (SFA)
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of SFA
  • •Analyze the impact of SFA on sales management
Week
11

Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

3h

Unit 4: Managing people in the organization

3 study hours
  • •Understand the role of management in organizations
  • •Discuss the importance of planning in an office
  • •Explain the different types of planning exercises
Week
12

Module 4: INFORMATION SECURITY

3h

Unit 1: Information technology strategies

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of information security
  • •Discuss information technology strategies for security
  • •Analyze international cooperation in information security
Week
13

Module 4: INFORMATION SECURITY

3h

Unit 2: The future of information technologies

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of autonomic computing
  • •Discuss the vision for autonomic systems
  • •Analyze the resolutions made possible by autonomic computers

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all learning outcomes for each unit.

2

Practice with sample questions and past papers.

3

Create summaries of key concepts and definitions.

4

Focus on understanding the practical applications of IT in office environments.

5

Allocate time for revision and seek clarification on difficult topics.

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