This course provides students with a basic understanding of Information Systems theory. The primary focus is on the development and management of information systems and computer applications. It should be stressed that this is not a course on computers per se — but rather a course that applies computer technology as a means to an end. This end is, hopefully, the competent management of information and decision support systems.

Objectives: upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) Describe the critical success factors that can facilitate the development and implementation of better Information, Information Management Technology and Information Technology systems. 2) Analyze strategies for creating innovative solutions and their successful implementation. 3) Apply basic continual improvement methods and tools for analyzing work processes for improving IS processes. 4) Analyze and describe the strengths and weaknesses of systems and communicate that to the technology community. 5) Compare the efficiency and effectiveness of different information systems or platforms to the point of being able to define optimal strategies in health care. 6) Measure the status of information systems in place today.

Learner competencies: achievement orientation; analytical thinking; change leadership; communication skills; impact and influence; information seeking; information technology management; innovative thinking; organizational awareness; project management.