AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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COMPUTER LOGIC

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Introduction to Computer Logics

Computer Abstraction and Technologies

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Data Representation in Computer Systems

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Boolean Algebra and digital logic

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Computer function and interconnection

Test 1
The Processor
Instruction sets: Characteristics and functions
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Large and Fast: Exploiting Memory Hierarchy

Storage and Other I/O Topics
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Operating system support

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Multicores, Multiprocessors, and Clusters

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Test 3
Graphics and Computing GPUs
The Basics of Logic Design
Network organization and arhitecture
Final Exam

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SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Introduction to computers
Introduction/Course overview
Introduction to information technologies
Short overview of computer history
The influence of information technologies on a society
The role of information technologies in business
Binary numeral system
Data representation
Computer hardware
Storage devices
Input and output devices
Hands-on: Decomposition of a computer to its basic parts
Group Presentations
Computer software
Operating systems
Utility software
Application software
a. Categories of application software
b. Software distribution
c. Interaction with application software
d. Application software on the Web
Business software (CAD/CAM, ERP, HMI/SCADA)
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Communication Software
Spreadsheet software
Importing, exporting data
Using functions and formulas
Creating charts
Database management
a. Database, spreadsheet and database access b. Functions that
are common to the majority of DBM
c. Relation databases
d. Databases on the web
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Communication and network

Computer networks
Basic communication protocols and their properties
Network services
Network hardware
Hands-on: wi-fi router configuration
The Internet history
Searching and using the Internet services
Anonymity, privacy and freedom of speech
Security concerns
Online wrongdoing and hacking
Protection methods for data and personal protection against
treats
Modern IT trends: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Mobile
apps, Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Big Data (e.g. Ingress)

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Informational system development

a. Phases in a system development cycle
b. System development instructions
c. How IT professionals support informational systems
Case Studies
Program languages and program development
a. Machine, connecting and program languages
b. Structural design and design directed to objects
c. Different ways of web site development
d. Steps in program development cycle
Computer career and certification
a. The possibility of career development in computer industry
b. Faculty courses in connection with computers
c. IT certification
Lab and Additional topics
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ORAL AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

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Introduction to the Course:

The Power of Words
Basic Grammar for effective writing:
Parts of Speech
- Identifying Subjects and Verbs
- Subject-Verb Agreement
. Verb Tenses/ Problems with Verbs
The Organization of Paragraphs:
The Topic Sentence
- The Body Sentence
- The Concluding Sentence
Speaking Activities

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Coherence, Cohesion, Unity:

- Punctuation
- Connectors, the definite article, personal pronouns,
demonstrative pronouns
The Writing Process:
- Adverbial Clauses
Writing Activities
From Paragraph to Essay:
- Expanding the Paragraph
The Thesis Statement:
- Parts of the Thesis Statement
- Prepositional Phrases
Writing Activities, Case Study 1
The Introductory Paragraph:
- Types of Introductory Paragraphs
The Concluding Paragraph:
Types of Concluding Paragraphs
Writing Activities
Body Paragraphs:
- Topic Sentences in the Body Paragraphs
- Bridges
Writing Activities;
Body paragraphs continued, speaking activities: Discussing Taboos:
Bribery and Corruption
Revision for the Midterm Exam;
Mid- Term Exam
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- Paragraph Support in a Classification Essay

Speaking Activities
Writing Process:
Persuasion:
- Choosing a Topic for a Persuasive Essay
Comparison and Contrast:
- Connectors of Comparison and Contrast
Speaking Activities, Case Study 2
The Difference between Oral and Written Presentations:
- Developing and Delivering Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations:
- Organizing the Content
- Using Visual Aids
Group presentation 1
Oral Presentations Part 1 (Individual project or presentation)
Oral Presentations Part 2
Revision
Final Examination

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MODERN U.S. HISTORY

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Introduction to the subject

Post Civil War and Reconstruction
Westward Expansion and the End of the Frontier
Industrialisation and the Rise of Labor
Urbanization and Immigration
An American Empire
The Progressives
Mid- Term Examination
World War I and the Roaring Twenties
The Great Depression and the New Deal
World War II
Cold War
Rebellion and Reaction in the 60s and 70s
The United States in a Global Age
Final Examination
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COLLEGE ALGEBRA

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Introduction to MATH 121

Chapter 0 Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Real Numbers: Order and Absolute Value
The Basic Rules of Algebra
Integer Exponents
Radicals and Rational Exponents
Polynomials and Special Products
Factoring
Fractional Expressions
TEST 1
Chapter 1 Equations and Inequalities
Linear Equations
Quadratic Equations
The Quadratic Formula
Other types of equations
Linear Inequalities
Other types of Inequalities
TEST 2
Chapter 2 Functions and Graphs
Graphs of Equations
Lines in the Plane
Functions
Graphs of Functions
Transformations of Functions
The Algebra of Functions
Inverse Functions
MIDTERM EXAM
Chapter 3 Polynomial and Rational Functions
Quadratic Functions and Models
Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
Polynomial Division
Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Complex Numbers
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Rational Functions
TEST 3
Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 5 Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Solving Systems Using Substitution
Solving Systems Using Elimination
Linear Systems in Three or More Variables

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Systems of Inequalities
TEST 4
Chapter 6 Matrices and Determinants
Matrices and Linear Systems
Operations with Matrices
The Inverse of a Square Matrix
The Determinant of a Square Matrix
Applications of Matrices and Determinants
FINAL EXAM

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COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND OPERATING SYSTEM

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A. Introduction and Syllabus Review

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B. First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

A. Working Inside a Computer
B. Introducing Windows Operating Systems
A. All About Motherboards
B. Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory
A. Supporting Hard Drives
B. Installing Windows
A. Supporting I/O and Storage Devices
B. Satisfying Customer Needs
A. Maintaining Windows
B. Optimizing Windows
A. Troubleshooting Windows and Applications
Mid-Term examination

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A. Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

B. Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems
A. Connecting to and Setting Up a Network

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A. Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

A. Windows Resources on a Network

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A. Security Strategies
B. Supporting Notebooks

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A. Mobile Devices and Client-side Virtualization

B. Supporting Printers
Final Examination

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INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Introduction to Java
Introduction to Eclipse
Elementary Programming
Data Types
Operations
Coding Standards
Assessing Code Quality
Elementary Programming
Control Statements (if, while, for)
Methods
Arrays
Objects and Classes
Mid-Term Examination
Strings and Text I/O
Object-oriented development
Error handling
GUI Basics
Graphics
Event-driven programming
Creating User Interfaces
Advanced topics
Final Examination

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APPROACHES TO LITERATURE

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What is Literature?
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Introductory Lecture - Does Literature Matter?
Introduction to the syllabus - goals of the subject, topical outline, grading
criteria, rules and etiquette.
MLA Formatting and Style GuideURL
Introduction to literature basics

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Beard, A., Beard, A. The Language of literature, Chapter 1

Literary terms ppt
Approaches to literature ppt
Defining literary topics - metaphor, comparison, narrative, point of view,
plot, theme, schools of criticism
Fiction, tone, intro to BEOWULF case study 1
QUIZ 1

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Beowulf prologue, epic poem analysis,

GENRE, O Henry, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, reading and analysis
NARRATIVE, LITERARY TERMS REVIEW, SCHOOLS OF
CRITICISM REVIEW
Mid-Term Examination
Form, symbol, poetry elements,
Poetry reading and analysis
GROUP PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS,
LITERATURE IN PERFORMANCE drama, film, music
Elements and analyses intertextuality , QUIZ 2
Reading and analysis Williams, Tennesee A STREETCAR NAMED
DESIRE CASE STUDY 2
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS
LITERATURE IN FILM AND MUSIC
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CASE STUDY 2 ESSAY SUBMISSION AND PRESENTATION
Fitzgerald, F. S., THE GREAT GATSBY, discussion
Revision of poems and the play read, further discussions, and prep work
for the final exam.
Final Examination

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STATISTICS

Getting Started
Organizing Data

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Organizing Data
Averages and Variation
Averages and Variation
EXAM 1
Correlation and Regression
Elementary Probability Theory
The Binomial Probability Distribution and Related Topics
MIDTERM EXAM
The Binomial Probability Distribution and Related Topics
Normal Curves and Sampling Distributions
Normal Curves and Sampling Distributions
EXAM 2
Estimation
Hypothesis Testing
Inferences About Differences
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DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

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Relations
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Functions

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Date Syllabus
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TEST 1
Induction
Recursion
MIDTERM EXAM
Combinatorics
Combinatorics
TEST 2
Probability
Trees
TEST 3
Propositional Logic
Revision
FINAL EXAM
Course delivered in a Classroom and Online.
January 2016

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OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS

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Introducing Operating Systems

Case Study #1; Memory Management: Early Systems
Test #1; Memory Management: Virtual Memory
Processor Management
Test #2; Process Management
Case Study #2; Concurrent Processes
Device Management
Midterm
File Management
Test #3; Network Organization Concepts
Case Study#3; Management of Network Functions

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Test #4; Security and Ethics

System Management
Project and Presentation
Final Exam

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DATABASE SYSTEMS WITH WEB APPLICATIONS

Introduction: A short history of DBMS tools.
The evolution of data structure and method approaches: flat
database, master database, indexed sequential database; hierarchical,
network, matrix and relational database; signs, research methods,
etc.
More detailed overview of hierarchical and relational database
models: general application for each of them and comparison.
Harvard Case Study
Introduction to database design
Modelling based on entity attribute-connection

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Data normalization
Mid Term Exam
Data protection
Implementing and concurrency.
Safety and integrity
SQL construction and inputting commands; drop, create, etc.
Harvard Case Study
Advanced SQL
Database design
Demonstration of distributed production databases and client /server
applications with performance measurement
Additional topics
Final Exam

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DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to the Network Technology, Network models
Lab. PC hardware
Introduction to Physical Layer, Digital and Analog Transmission
Lab. PC CMD commands
Lab. Win network commands (ipconfig, ping, tracert, route)
Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing and Spectrum Spreading,
Switching
Lab. client to server (TCP, FTP), Quiz #1
Data Link Layer
Lab. Java applets
Wired Networks
Lab. Network monitors
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Wireless Networks
Lab. Simulating Networks
Mid-Term Exam
Network Layer, Protocols
Lab. Data transfer I
Routing, Next Generation IP
Lab. Data transfer II
Transport Layer
Lab. Encryption, Quiz #3
Application Layer
Lab. Comparison of topologies
Lab. Transfer of big files
Network Management
Lab. Different types of hardware I
Lab. Simulation
Quality of Service
Lab. Different types of hardware II
Lab. Simulation
Cryptography, Network Security, Internet Security
Lab. Modern Cryptography
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DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

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Lab. PC hardware
Lab. PC CMD commands
Lab. Win network commands (ipconfig, ping, tracert, route)
Lab. Client to server (TCP, FTP), Quiz #1
Lab. Java applets
Lab. Network monitors
Lab. Simulating Networks, Quiz #2
Lab. Simulating Networks
Midterm Exam
Lab. Data transfer I
Lab. Data transfer II
Lab. Encryption, Quiz #3
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Lab. Transfer of big files

Lab. Different types of hardware I
Lab. Simulation
Lab. Different types of hardware II
Lab. Simulation
Lab. Modern Cryptography
Final Exam

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LINEAR ALGEBRA
CHAPTER 1: Vectors
The Geometry and Algebra of Vectors
Length and Angle: TheDotProduct
Lines and Planes
TEST 1
CHAPTER 2: Systems of Linear Equations
Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations
Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems
Spanning Sets and Linear Independence
CHAPTER 3: Matrices
Matrix Operations
Matrix Algebra
TEST 2
The Inverse of a Matrix
Subspaces, Basis, Dimension, and Rank

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Introduction to Linear Transformations

MIDTERM EXAM
CHAPTER 4: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Introduction to Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Determinants
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of n x n Matrices
Similarity and Diagonalization
CHAPTER 5: Orthogonality
Orthogonality in
Orthogonal Complements and Orthogonal Projections
TEST 3
The Gram-Schmidt Process and the QR Factorization
Orthogonal Diagonalization of Symmetric Matrices
Least Squares Approximation
FINAL EXAM

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ANALYSIS AND SYSTEM DESIGN

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The Systems Development Environment

The Sources of Software

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Agile Methodologies

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Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection
Determining System Requirements
Mid-Term examination
Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

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Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface
Designing Databases

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Systems Implementation and Operation

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Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
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NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

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An Introduction to the subject

An Introduction to Networking, Networking Standards and the OSI
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Transmission Basics and Networking Media, Quiz #1

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Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

Topologies and Ethernet Standards, Quiz #2
Network Hardware, WANs and Remote Connectivity
Mid-Term Exam
Wireless Networking, Network Operating Systems

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In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

Voice and Video Over IP, Quiz #3
Network Security

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Troubleshooting Network Problems

Ensuring Integrity and Availability
Network Management
Final Exam

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INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE

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General Introduction to the Course: definitions, interconnectedness of
environmental sciences and fields of knowledge. Sustainability of the planet
Earth and its resources (1)
Sustainability of the planet Earth and its resources (1)

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Matter and energy (2)

Exam 1 on Introduction , matter and energy
Ecosystems, how do they work? (3)
Fundamentals of ecosystems, biodiversity and evolution, species
interaction and control (4, 5)

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The human population and urbanization (6)

Climate and Biodiversity (7)
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Exam 2 Sustaining biodiversity: the species approach and the

Ecosystem Approach (8, 9)
Food, soil and pest management (10)

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Mid term Exam Water resources and water pollution (11)

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Geology and Nonrenewable minerals (12)

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Energy (13)

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Exam 3 Environment hazards and human health (14)

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Air pollution, climate disruption, and ozone depletion (15)

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Solid and hazardous wastes (16)

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Economy of environmental protection and environmental laws (17)

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Final Exam

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Final grades, consultations

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MODERN EUROPE
Introduction to the subject: Early Modern Europe

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The Reformation and the religious wars

Absolutism and Constitutionalism

Revolutions in Thought
The French Revolution and Napoleon
The Industrial Revolution

The long 19 century: Reactionism, Liberalism and Nationalism

Mid-Term examination
The long 19 century: Imperialism and Colonialism; New modernities
World War I
Inter-War Turmoil
World War II
The Cold War
Europe and the world in Modern Age

Final Examination

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Course Introduction

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Student Presentation (HC1)

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
Quiz 1
Ethical and Social Issues in IS
Student presentation
Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations and Business Intelligence

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Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless
Student Presentation
Securing Information Systems
Midterm
Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer
Student Presentation (HC2)
E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
Student presentation
Managing Knowledge
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Enhancing Decision Making
Student presentation

Building Information Systems

Student presentation

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Introduction to Management Information Systems

Information System in Global Business Today

Managing Global Systems

Final Exam