Course Description
Technology related to internal and external network/telecommunication services. Managerial and business issues related to the identification, acquisition, and management of network/telecommunications services in the contemporary enterprise.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Describe the role of telecommunications, network and IOT technologies, and services in business organizations.
Evaluate cost of technology procurement and the technology infrastructure of the firm.
Analyze existing technology and technology trends for potential impact on securing communications services.
Analyze adequacy of telecommunications and communications infrastructure in meeting the needs of the enterprise.
Analyze organizationally appropriate assured communications services and management.
Evaluate the issues facing Chief Information Officers in assuring the development and ongoing adequacy of the firm’s telecommunications and network and IOT infrastructure.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Virtual Labs | 60 points |
Quizzes | 40 points |
Attendance | 0 points |
Final grades will be assigned based on the total points earned according to the following scale:
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
100 – 94 | A |
93 – 90 | A- |
89 – 87 | B+ |
86 – 83 | B |
82 – 80 | B- |
79 – 77 | C+ |
76 – 73 | C |
72 – 70 | C- |
69 – 67 | D+ |
66 – 63 | D |
62 – 60 | D- |
Below 60 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
The asynchronous session (ISM 673-03) will be provided pre-recorded lectures and could join the online office hours for any questions they might have.
Attendance
0 points
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
This course is part of the campus’ First Day Complete program. The digital required materials for this course have been integrated with Canvas. This class will utilize a combination of the Canvas system and CompTIA’s LabSim platform for the distribution of materials, communications, submission of homework, and examinations. Students should get familiar with Canvas (canvas.uncg.edu) and LabSim as soon as possible: (https://labsimapp.testout.com).
Activation of the ACADEMIC NETWORK+ COURSEWARE & VOUCHER is required for this class. These course materials are included as part of your UNCG First Day Complete program.
Check Canvas postings and your email at least once a day. The link to access the Course Materials is in the first module of this Canvas course. Please sign into Canvas to access your course and course materials.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.