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MBA and European MBA on Information Systems

ESCEM, State University of New York

ECTS Credit : 6

Duration :45 h

Aims

The focus of this module is the study of telecommunications systems. The course aims to give students abilities to understand telecommunications facilities and opportunities. To achieve this goal, the course provides an overview of the fundamentals of technological communication system. The various concepts, tools and techniques used are reviewed. It emphasizes the need for organizations to structure and manage their telecommunication systems. Topics covered are : · Understanding the management challenges introduced by the growth of networks throughout the business· Suggesting solutions to maximize the benefits of communications technology for work and business· Comparing and selecting telecommunication platforms · Understanding the role and place of emerging technologies, protocols and standards in the next decade telecommunication systems.· Analyzing the management problems raised by entreprise networking.

Program.

The purpose of the course is to provide understanding of data communications technologies and the ways they can help organizations to be more effective, efficient, and competitive. Business telecommunications is one of the fastest growing areas in industry today. The use of local and wide area networks has become common place. Data communications technology provides the necessary infrastructure for client-server architecture, the internet, intranets and extranets, groupware, and any e-business application.

1°) Understanding components and functions of a telecommunication systems : This part of the course covers these following central issues : · Technological foundations of telecommunications : Functions, components, infrastructures, protocols and standards· Type of telecommunication networks and network services· Risks aspects of data communications

2°) Management challenges : Improving Communication and collaboration through ITThis second part is concerned with applying telecommunications in Business like : · Identifying principal telecommunication applications for supporting electronic commerce and electronic business· Integrating collaborative technologies (teleconferencing, videoconferencing, e-mail and workflow…) within or outside the organisation (Electronic Data Interchange..)· Examining technologies and managerial issues relatives to Internet, Intranets and Extranets

3°) The challenges of the next decade This module is a study of important emerging technologies, with a view towards assessing their potential applications and organizational implications. It introduces also the many business and technological strategies of important actors in the field of telecommunication.· The emerging technologies and their place in business · The strategies of leading players in the field of telecommunication.