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MBF841Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Emerging Technologies In Information Technology

This course unveils emerging technologies in information technology, focusing on both new and established technologies that have not been fully exploited by businesses and individuals. It examines recent developments in IT, including infrastructure and conceptual advancements. The course covers the history, advantages, and disadvantages of each technology, providing business and financial managers with the knowledge to enhance speed and accuracy in processing business information. Students will learn how these technologies are being used and how they may be used in the future.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Emerging TechnologiesInformation TechnologyDigital SystemsWeb ConferencingElectronic Payments

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Information Systems

2

Speech Recognition

3

Video Conferencing

4

Web Technologies

5

Electronic Payments

6

Digital Signatures

7

Multimedia

8

Bluetooth

9

iPod Technology

10

USB Flash Drive

11

MP3

12

Internet Radio

13

Blended Learning

14

VoIP

Total Topics14 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

IT Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Business Analyst

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Financial Manager

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Technology Consultant

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Project Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

TelecommunicationsFinanceHealthcareEducationEntertainment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Emergence of Information Systems and Technology (Information Triad)

2 study hours

•Understand the evolution of information technology in firms.
•Examine the technical characteristics of transaction processing.
•Differentiate the different waves in the development of information systems.

Unit 2: Speech and Speaker Recognition

2 study hours

•Define speech and speaker recognition.
•Trace the history and development of speech and speaker recognition.
•Identify the various applications of speech and speaker recognition.

Week

2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Electronic Video Conferencing

2 study hours

•Trace the history and the development of the concept of video conferencing.
•Understand how the technology works.
•Understand the impacts of the technology to life, education and business.

Week

3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Web Conferencing and Webcasting

2 study hours

•Define web conferencing and web cast.
•Know the basic features of web conferencing.
•Differentiate web conferencing from web casting.

Week

4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Electronic Payment Systems

2 study hours

•Identify the different types of electronic systems.
•Differentiate the forms of electronic systems.
•Understand the specific applications of each type.

Week

5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Digital Signature and Electronic Signature

2 study hours

•Define digital and electronic signatures.
•Compare and contrast digital and electronic signatures.
•Understand the applications of digital and electronic signatures.

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Multimedia

2 study hours

•Define multimedia.
•Identify the categories of multimedia.
•Understand the basic characteristics of multimedia.
•Identify the uses of multimedia.

Week

7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: The World Wide Web

2 study hours

•Define the world wide web.
•Trace the origin and development of world wide web.
•Describe how world wide web grew to what it is today.

Week

8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Personal Digital Assistant and Sub Notebooks

2 study hours

•Define personal digital assistants and sub notebooks.
•Trace the trend in the development of personal digital assistants and sub notebooks.
•Identify the basic features of personal digital assistants and sub notebooks.

Week

9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Bluetooth

2 study hours

•Define and know the meaning of Bluetooth.
•Identify the various applications of Bluetooth.
•Know the basic requirements in using Bluetooth.

Week

10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: The Ipod Technology

2 study hours

•Define iPod.
•Trace the history and know the various designs available.
•Know the software and hardware support for iPod.

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: USB Flash Drive

2 study hours

•Define flash drive.
•Trace the trend and history in the development of flash drive.
•Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of flash drive.

Week

12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: MP3 Technology

2 study hours

•Define MP3.
•Trace the trend and history in the development of MP3.
•Appreciate the various uses of MP3.

Week

13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: Internet Radio and Television

2 study hours

•Define what Internet radio and television are.
•Describe the technology behind Internet radio and television.
•Explain the development of Internet radio and television.

Unit 5: Blended Learning

2 study hours

•Define blending and what it stands for in education.
•Identify the benefits of adopting blended method of learning.
•Explain the approach in blended learning.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of IT evolution from Unit 1, noting key milestones and technologies.

2

Practice differentiating speech and speaker recognition techniques from Unit 2 using real-world examples.

3

Compare and contrast video conferencing and webcasting features from Units 3 and 4 in a table.

4

Outline the steps involved in secure electronic payment systems from Unit 5, focusing on security measures.

5

Develop a concept map linking digital signatures, electronic signatures, and their legal implications from Module 2 Unit 1.

6

Summarize the key features and applications of multimedia, Bluetooth, iPod, USB flash drive, and MP3 technologies from Module 2 and Module 3.

7

Prepare a presentation explaining the benefits and challenges of blended learning and VoIP from Module 3 Units 5 and 6.

8

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you had difficulty.

9

Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final examination.

10

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts, especially in Units 1, 2, and 5.

11

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from each unit to aid memorization.

12

Practice applying the concepts learned in each unit to real-world scenarios to enhance understanding.

13

Prioritize studying units with higher weightage in the final examination based on the course overview.

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