BUS 310 Business and Financial Acumen for IT Professionals
This course introduces students to basic business and financial concepts, providing an understanding of how IT initiatives impact an organization’s financial performance. Topics include budgeting, financial analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and resource allocation, including software cost estimation and resource planning for IT initiatives and software development projects, giving students insight into a variety of projects, all of which are vital for roles involving IT project management, governance, and leadership.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Admission into BAS program.
Offered
Winter, Summer
Outcomes
- Interpret financial statements to assess the health of IT projects.
- Develop budgets that align IT initiatives with organizational goals.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial implications of IT investments.
Area of Study:
General Education
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid