Identify the basic components of the information system: hardware, software, data, processes, and people, and how these components are used to support strategic decision making.

Project Presentation

The Class Project is the most significant assignment in this course, Concepts and Applications of Information Technology. As such, it accounts for 40% of the course points. This assignment is comprised of two deliverables; a SWOT Analysis and a Presentation. The SWOT Analysis is due in Week 4 (worth 15% of course grade), and the Presentation is due in Week 8 (worth 25% of course grade).

This assignment gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to research, evaluate, and describe business strategy focused on information technology tools and services. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes:

• Identify the basic components of the information system: hardware, software, data, processes, and people, and how these components are used to support strategic decision making.

• Apply information technology tools for research, data gathering and information analysis, problem–solving, decision–making, and communicating information that aligns with business needs and objectives.