BIT330 Networks & Telecommunications in Business

This course explores the role that data networks and telecommunications play in the current business landscape. Students gain a perspective of network/telecommunications history, as well as emerging trends that shape the future of business. Students are exposed to general network architecture, and learn about the basic technologies that current networks are built upon. Students learn how these technologies influence business strategy, and how different uses of the technology can assist in business decision-making. Within the context of business strategy, discusses topics such as: data security, customer privacy, remote access/teleworkers, video and audio communication, and cost/benefit analysis.

Credits

4 credits

Corequisite

PRO330 Networking and Telecommunication Project