Unit 1: IS Fundamentals
Role of information systems in organizationsTypes of IS: TPS, MIS, DSS, ERPInformation system components and architectureIT governance and strategic alignment
Unit 2: Hardware & Software
Computer hardware components and architectureOperating systems and system softwareApplication software and cloud computingMobile computing and emerging technologies
Unit 3: Databases & Data Management
Relational database concepts and SQL basicsData modeling and entity-relationship diagramsData warehousing and business intelligenceBig data, data quality, and data governance
Unit 4: Networks & Security
Network topologies, protocols, and the internetCybersecurity threats and defense strategiesEncryption, authentication, and access controlPrivacy, compliance, and ethical considerations
Unit 5: Systems Development
Systems development life cycle (SDLC)Agile, Scrum, and iterative methodologiesProject management and requirements analysisTesting, implementation, and maintenance