Overview:
Technology plays a pivotal role in modern business operations. The "Technology for Business Management" course is designed to help learners to understand the application of IT in Business. The course will cover : Fundamentals of IT and Business, Information Systems, Components of Information systems(IS), Technology and IS, Functional IS, Emerging Technologies, AI and Business Information Systems and concludes with Information Security and Privacy. This course if ideal for business students, managers, and professionals looking to enhance their technical expertise and leadership capabilities in a technology-driven market.
Objectives:
• Understand the applications of information technology for strategic decisions in business management.
• Analyse the deployment of Technology, risks and challenges in day-to-day business operations.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 6 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 12 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
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| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 6.5 |
| Industry Details : | Software Development |
Week 1: Understand the basics and role of Technology for business management
Week 2: Learners get to understand the components of Information Systems
Week 3: Application of various technology in business management
Week 4: How Information systems are useful in decision making
Week 5: Security and Privacy concerns of IS
Week 6: Responsible use of Technology
• James A. O’Brien, Management Information Systems, Latest Edition.
• Jawadekar: Management Information Systems: A Global Digital Enterprise Perspective, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited.
• Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon: Management Information Systems, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
• Management Information Systems for the Information Age" by Stephen Haag and Maeve Cummings
• "The Digital Transformation Playbook" by David L. Rogers
• "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton M. Christensen
• "The Phoenix Project" by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford
Dr. Geevarathna, is working with Acharya Bangalore B School. She has 23 years of extensive experience which includes 7 years of industry experience of IT, Education Services, Banking and 2 decades of academic experience. She is a Gold Medallist with MBA First Rank from Bangalore University. Professor is a Ph.D. Research Supervisor guiding 7 research scholars with Bangalore University-ABBS Research Centre. Beyond academia, She is TEDx India Ambassador, Licensee & Curator of TEDxABBS. Has worked with NIIT, HDFC, JIRSM [International School] and Infosys on various capacities of Marketing and HR administration. Her Research interests includes: Information Technology, Education, Digital Marketing & Jewellery.
Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee of Rs.750/-. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.
Grading Components:
Internal Assignment Score: This contributes 25% to the final grade. It is calculated based on the average of the best 3 out of 6 assignments submitted during the course.
Proctored Final Exam Score: This contributes 75% to the final grade and is based on the proctored final exam, which is scored out of 100.
Overall Course Score: The overall course score is the weighted sum of the internal assignment score and the proctored final exam score.
Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Eligibility for Certification:
To qualify for the course certificate, you must meet both of the following criteria:
If either of these conditions is not met, you will not be eligible for certification, even if your final score is 40 or higher (out of 100).
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
76 - 89 | Silver |
61 - 75 | Bronze |
40 - 60 | Successfully Completed |
<39 | No Certificate |
Sample Certificate:
Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.
The certificate of completion will include your name, photograph, and final exam score, along with a detailed score breakdown.
It will be electronically verifiable through the SWAYAM platform at https://swayam.gov.in/. Please note that only an e-certificate will be issued. Printed or hard copies will not be provided.
We sincerely appreciate your participation and interest in our online courses and certification programs. Wishing you continued success and an enriching learning experience with IIM Bangalore.
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