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Northern Illinois University

College of Business - NIU

Exploring Information Systems Application and Practice in China

Current Event(s) Available:

Program Director: Dr. Chang Liu,
Program Dates: May 10- May 31, 2010
Program Cost: $3,270
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

Academic Credit: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants will receive 3 semester hours of undergraduate credit in one of the following NIU courses.

Program Objectives:

The primary purpose of this program is to provide participants with a practical understanding of the dynamic challenges and opportunities posed by information technology (IT) in today’s highly competitive global business environment. This program focuses on various roles information systems (IS) can play in an organization. On the completion of this program, the students will be able to readily recognize the circumstances in which various information technologies can be applied to meet business objectives. The students will also become sophisticated in issues of international culture by learning IS practices, policies, and applications in China.

The specific objectives for this program are:

  • To acquire basic skills in Information Systems through the hands-on use of computerbased tools to address business scenario lab assignments.
  • To obtain sound knowledge of how information technology can support the way of doing business, and the ability to identify opportunities for uses of information systems and technology in the global environment.
  • To gain an understanding of the IS department role in the planning, selection, specification, development, and implementation of information systems to support dynamic business strategies and objectives.
  • To present an overview of the rich variety of the managerial issues raised by the on-going evolution of new information technologies. This will include an understanding of the strategic impacts of information technology in cross culture environment, interorganizational systems, electronic business, and information systems infrastructure management.

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