This course focuses on information systems, system components and properties, and types of information knowledge useful to end-users in order to show how information technology ncan contribute to individual and organizational effectiveness. The course will combine theoretical, managerial and hands-on approaches to the study of computers and information technologies for problem solving and decision making in media management environments. Students will work with standard managerial applications software packages including DOS spreadsheet applications, database management, etc. as well as specific software available for media production and management.