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eBusiness (upgrade): 2. eBusiness Applications

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Description: Information systems can be categorized as analytical information systems, transactional information systems and administrative information systems. Each of these categories address specific users, specific content and requires specific software engineering methods to fullfill the needs of usability and performance. This learning module provides a general overview of information systems, and then looks at the three categories in detail.
Objectives: You will be able to categorize information systems into analytical information systems, transactional information systems and administrative information systems. For each of these categories, you will be able to provide examples and understand the basic business and implementation concepts.
Prerequisites: You should be familiar with the first learning module on this topic, "eBusiness Applications Overview". Moreover, you should have sound general knowledge regarding information technology (communication technology, operating systems, programming languages), and have a basic knowledge of business processes and organisation. Finally, you should have an interest in designing an eBusiness application or parts thereof.
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