BUSN 170 : Records and Information Management

Studies principles and procedures for organizing and operating Records and Information Management (RIM) programs. Topics include: Selection of filing systems, equipment, and supplies; procedures for storage, retrieval, transfer, retention, and disposal of records; records inventory and analysis; records protection and disposition; study and application of Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) rules for alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject methods. This course prepares students to assist a business or organization to meet its fiscal, legal, and governmental requirements by managing its information systems.