This course is intended for students who are enrolled in Information Technology Program needing skills in making sound decisions in solving problems in the business industry. It also provides students with the tools and approaches to undertake business research and capture the behavior of observed phenomena or variables using statistical modeling techniques. The success of any business depends on the quality of management decision-making which entails proper understanding and definition of the problems to be addressed, the availability of reliable information, and the validity of models or frameworks used for analysis and evaluation of options.

This course extends the topics of the Information Management (DBMS1) course and introduces new knowledge like data mining and data warehousing. It explores advanced databases and associated technologies, the management of database systems, the data modeling options, and facilitating the storage and use of data.

The course builds the students’ personal and social competencies (values and attitudes) necessary to executing and delivering excellent service in any professional endeavor. It introduces students to various service companies and industries and key concepts in being a customer-centric organization. It enables students to practice practical customer service and to manage a project.

This course is an introduction to basic principles and variety of strategies of the teaching and learning process. It considers methods applicable to teaching and curriculum. Emphasis is placed on lesson preparation, age-appropriate methodologies, with opportunity given for in-class practice.