Introduction to information systems T. Cornford, M. Shaikh is1 060 2013

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Introduction to information 
systems
T. Cornford, M. Shaikh
IS1
060
2013
Undergraduate study in 
Economics, Management, 
Finance and the Social Sciences
This is an extract from a subject guide for an undergraduate course offered as part of the 
University of London International Programmes in Economics, Management, Finance and 
the Social Sciences. Materials for these programmes are developed by academics at the 
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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This guide was prepared for the University of London International Programmes by:
Dr Tony Cornford, Senior Lecturer in Information Systems, London School of Economics and 
Political Science, University of London.
Dr Maha Shaikh, Assistant Professor, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick.
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