ICAG · Business Management and Information Systems · 1
ICAG Business Management and Information Systems Level 1
About this course
A foundation-to-application course covering business entities, management, strategy, information systems and technology risks.
Syllabus
Module 1 – The Business Organisation and Its Stakeholders2 lessons · 1 h
Understanding public sector entities in Ghana32 min
Identifying key business stakeholders30 min
Module 2 – Business and Organisational Structure4 lessons · 2 h
Choosing an organisational form and structure33 min
Reading organisational structures32 min
Working with external organisations28 min
Understanding the role of the marketing function32 min
Module 3 – Chapter 47 lessons · 3½ h
Assessing macro-economic influences on business32 min
Evaluating the effect of regulation on business25 min
Distinguishing internal and external environments34 min
Using PEST analysis to scan the environment33 min
Explaining how prices are determined26 min
Applying the marketing mix31 min
Balancing stakeholder needs in business decisions26 min
Module 4 – Chapter 56 lessons · 2½ h
Comparing business entity types33 min
Following the business planning process32 min
Developing a strategic plan33 min
Mapping business functions, activities and processes32 min
Recognising organisational behaviour in planning32 min
Applying stewardship responsibilities16 min
Module 5 – Competitive Forces and Markets5 lessons · 2½ h
Using SWOT analysis to guide decisions33 min
Recognising market failures27 min
Using the BCG matrix to manage products28 min
Using Porter's Five Forces to assess competition35 min
Using the product life cycle in decisions33 min
Module 6 – Competitive Advantage and Strategic Direction1 lesson · 34 min
Choosing growth options with the Ansoff matrix34 min
Module 7 – Operations Strategy1 lesson · 32 min
Managing operations for quality, cost and delivery32 min
Module 8 – HR – Other Human Resources Functions1 lesson · 33 min
Managing people through the HR function33 min
Module 9 – Chapter 135 lessons · 2 h
Applying ethics, CSR and ESG principles35 min
Understanding governance and management responsibilities27 min
Recognising developments in business technology34 min
Explaining technology's impact on accountants17 min
Applying legal and ethical information-security responsibilities16 min
Module 10 – Introduction to Information Technology and Information Systems4 lessons · 1½ h
Distinguishing data, information and knowledge33 min
Managing systems development and data reliability risks34 min
Recognising data bias and applying professional scepticism17 min
Managing information and technology risks17 min
Module 11 – The Internet, Cloud Computing, IS Security and Blockchain3 lessons · 1 h
Identifying cyber risk and computer fraud33 min
Managing social media and data-security risks17 min
Protecting data and information security16 min