MIB_GCIS Course Outline_2022/2023

Course Description
The course examines the various Information Systems that can support global communication. It looks at the cultural influences to global communication. It also focuses on the creation of the global media marketplace and how international communication evolves in the Internet age. Furthermore, the course discusses the international governance structures related to media, news, telecommunications and the Internet by tackling the ethics and legal issues of global communication.
Objectives:
To provide the student with knowledge of:

• Globalization and International Communication in a digitally divided world.
• Technologies and the means to enable evaluation of appropriate strategies and systems.
• The information requirements for organizations in International business environments.
• Information system trends in global communication.
• Cross-cultural communication.
• Ethical, legal, and social issues relating to information systems.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the students are expected to:

• Discuss globalization, international communication and the digital divide.
• Explain global information systems and their role in enhancing competitiveness
• Identify the various information systems and technologies in organizations that can support international business
• Recognize new developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) that support global business.
• Be able to identify and manage cross-cultural communication and cultural effects on global communication systems.
• Discuss ethical and legal issues in global communication and information systems