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.
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.
Prerequisites
Admission into BAS program.
Crosslisted Courses
N/A Admission into BAS program. Winter, Summer
Campus
Central
Area of Study
General Education