D075 WGU IT Management Essentials - Module 1 Foundations & Impact.

D075 WGU IT Management Essentials
- Module 1 Foundations & Impact.
Unit 1: Course Introduction
Purpose:

 Introduce IT management within a business environment.

 Learn about hardware, software, and data features and functions.

 Understand the business value of IT components.

 Explore various roles and responsibilities of IT professionals.

Information Technology (IT):

 Use of computers, software, and communication technologies to
process, store, retrieve, and transmit information.

 Includes hardware (computers, servers, storage devices), software
applications, networks, and telecommunications.

 Critical for automating processes, improving productivity, and
enabling data analytics.

 Transforms work and communication, enhancing collaboration and
information sharing.

IT Management:

 Planning, organizing, and overseeing IT resources to achieve
organizational goals.

 Managing hardware, software, data, and personnel.

 Ensuring technology systems are efficient, secure, and aligned with
organizational
strategy.

 Making strategic technology investment decisions, developing IT
policies, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

 Essential for organizational success in a technology-driven environment.

Course Focus:

 Key data management tools and their business applications.

,  Data management processes and their benefits.

 Applying spreadsheet functions in data management.

 Relationship between IT functions and business operations.

 Supporting business innovation through IT.

 Impact of the Internet of Things, social media, mobile apps, and
software on business communication and collaboration.

Excel Application:

 Includes assignments using Excel.

 Review Excel Assignments and Installing the Add-In for preparation.




Accounting and Information Technology
Purpose:

 Understand the integration of IT in accounting.

 Learn basic IT concepts relevant to accounting.

Accounting Overview:

 Correlating information and recording financial transactions.

 Summarizing, analyzing, and reporting transactions for management
and oversight agencies.

Impact of IT on Accounting:

 Radical changes due to IT innovations.

 Electronic processing of transactions, including paper checks.

 Automation of previously manual accounting processes.

Course Focus:

 Develop an understanding of basic IT concepts.

 Identify when financial recording tools malfunction.

 Recognize and address errors.

,  Make informed decisions about system upgrades.

Professional Relevance:

 IT innovations increase efficiency but require caution.

 Errors in data fields can cause significant process failures.

 Understanding IT helps diagnose and solve critical problems.

Expanded Responsibilities:

 Protecting sensitive consumer financial information.

 Tracking and recording organizational expenses and expenditures.

 Managing IT-related costs and expenditures.

Value of IT Knowledge:

 Helps understand the rationale behind IT costs and expenditures.

 Identifies problems and discrepancies.

 Enhances capability as a valuable accounting professional.

Healthcare and Information Technology Management
Purpose:

 Understand the importance of IT in healthcare.

 Learn IT management basics to contribute to patient health and data
safety.

Wi-Fi Connectivity in Healthcare:

 Loss of connection can make patient data inaccessible.

 Medical professionals may miss crucial updates on patient vitals.

 Emergency communication can be hindered.

Course Focus:

 Basics of IT management in healthcare.

 Contributing to patient health, data safety, and other healthcare aspects.

Adoption of IT in Healthcare:

 Rapid adoption of IT practices and products.

,  Daily use of systems like Epic and Cerner, which are large databases.

Data Collection and Privacy:

 Healthcare leads in data collection and privacy.

 HIPAA provides robust privacy protections for over two decades.

 Understanding these protections and IT support is crucial.

Professional Relevance:

 Daily use of IT skills developed in the course.

 Use of regional and national databases, billing systems, data mining,
wireless communication, paperless prescriptions, standardized
codes, and diagnosis support systems.

 Critical role in updating systems as per federal guidelines.

Value of IT Knowledge:

 Prepares you to be a strong contributor to healthcare management.

 Enhances ability to partner with business, IT, and health professionals.

 Significant impact on patient care.




Human Resources and Information Technology Management
Purpose:

 Understand the critical role of HR in organizational success.

 Learn about the strategic management of HR functions.

HR Functions:

 Recruitment and selection.

 Performance management.

 Ensuring a compliant, safe, and ethical work environment.

 Overseeing payroll and benefit administration.

 Navigating employee relations issues.