Office Information Technology
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 136 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BED313, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BED313 · Unit 1: PRESENT DAY OFFICE ARRANGEMENT
This unit discussed an overview of an office and functions of office. Definition of an office, Functions of an office as well as types of office. The unit also reflects that an office has that ability to self-portray the kind of duties that take place in it.
What you should be able to do
- Define an office and its functions
- State the functions of an office
- Enumerate types of an office work environment
- Differentiate between personal work space and open work space
- State the merits and demerits of open work space
What it prepares you for
- Office Administrator
- IT Support Technician
- Data Entry Clerk
- Information Manager
- System Analyst
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Technology
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE
Unit 3: Computer security
Understanding the technical aspects of computer security and implementing effective security measures requires a strong foundation in IT concepts.
- Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Hardware
Requires understanding of complex hardware configurations and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Unit 1: Present-day office arrangement · 3 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 hours
Differentiate between personal and open workspaces. Analyze the merits and demerits of open workspaces. Discuss factors in planning an office workspace.
- Week 2Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Unit 3: Types of office machines (manual and electronic gadgets) · 3 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 3Module 1: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Unit 4: Information technology and information processing task · 3 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 4Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE
Unit 1: Management information system · 3 hours
Define management information system (MIS). Explain the nature of data, information, and communication. Discuss the functions performed by information in decision-making.
- Week 5Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE
Unit 2: Office automation · 3 hours
Explain the concept of office automation. Identify the qualities of a person managing office automation. Discuss the applications of office automation systems.
- Week 6Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE
Unit 3: Computer security · 3 hours
Explain the importance of computer security. Identify measures for ensuring computer security. Discuss the operational and physical aspects of computer security.
- Week 7Module 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION HANDLING PROCEDURE
Unit 4: Information systems disaster recovery alternative · 3 hours
Explain information system contingency and disaster recovery plans. Identify causes of disasters affecting information systems. Discuss disaster recovery strategies.
- Week 8Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Hardware · 3 hours
Identify hardware used in office environments. Discuss means of upgrading offices to meet modern standards. Explain the basics of information technology hardware.
- Week 9Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: Software types and their capabilities · 3 hours
Identify different types of software. Discuss the capabilities of various software types. Explain how to reduce costs on software usage.
- Week 10Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Unit 3: IT and E-business enabling software · 3 hours
Explain Sales Force Automation (SFA). Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of SFA. Analyze the impact of SFA on sales management.
- Week 11Module 3: INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Unit 4: Managing people in the organization · 3 hours
Understand the role of management in organizations. Discuss the importance of planning in an office. Explain the different types of planning exercises.
- Week 12Module 4: INFORMATION SECURITY
Unit 1: Information technology strategies · 3 hours
Explain the importance of information security. Discuss information technology strategies for security. Analyze international cooperation in information security.
- Week 13Module 4: INFORMATION SECURITY
Unit 2: The future of information technologies · 3 hours
Explain the concept of autonomic computing. Discuss the vision for autonomic systems. Analyze the resolutions made possible by autonomic computers.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all learning outcomes for each unit.
- Practice with sample questions and past papers.
- Create summaries of key concepts and definitions.
- Focus on understanding the practical applications of IT in office environments.
- Allocate time for revision and seek clarification on difficult topics.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BED313 about?
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.
How many units does BED313 have?
BED313, Office Information Technology, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 136 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BED313?
BED313 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is BED313 hard?
BED313 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does BED313 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is BED313 assessed?
BED313 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with BED313?
Office Administrator, IT Support Technician, Data Entry Clerk, Information Manager and System Analyst.