ICT Business Foundations

This course provides an overview of the relationships between business needs and Information & Communications Technology solutions. The course focuses on fundamental attributes of business research and analysis in the ICT field. Applying appropriate research methods is a critical course requirement. Students demonstrate the critical skills required to define a problem, establish a business and technical context, perform appropriate research, propose and analyze alternative solutions, identify decision criteria, and make recommendations based on such considerations as benefits, technical feasibility, costs, risks, and resources. Students assess the relevance of research findings, considering the credibility of the source, relevance to the research question, and validity of the underlying data. Taking into account current industry trends and customer/user needs, students apply the product development process to create a product or service proposal, including business requirements and a detailed business case. The course establishes the professional and academic framework for the ICT master’s degree program, setting a relevant industry context for all ICT concentrations. Prerequisites: None