Description: Subject covers technology concepts and trends underlying current and future developments in information technology, and fundamental principles for the effective use of computer-based information systems. Special emphasis on networks and distributed computing, including the Web. Other topics include: hardware and operating systems, software development tools and processes, relational databases, security and cryptography, enterprise applications and business process redesign, and electronic commerce. Hands-on exposure to Web, database, and graphical user interface (GUI) tools. Primarily for MIT Sloan master's students.
Course #: 15.561
Professor(s) who recently taught this course:
Thomas Malone
Chrysanthos Dellarocas
Benjamin Grosof