At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the relationships among management, information, and systems; 2) Explain the relationship between a manager's need for information and his/her position in the organization; 3) Explain how hardware, software, data, people, and procedures are combined to form an information system; 4) Explain how information technology can be used by a business organization to gain a competitive advantage; and 5) Explain why a knowledge of information systems is crucial to anyone who plans a career in business. 6) Understand the evolution of computer-based information systems; 7) Understand basic computer hardware, software, and data concepts; 8) Understand the types of information systems that are needed to support the various levels of a business enterprise; and 9) Understand the process of analyzing, designing, and developing an information system. 10) Develop an understanding of the needs for and roles of management information systems (MIS) within business organizations; 11) Develop an awareness of critical issues faced by the MIS profession, including international information flow, legal and ethical issues of information usage, and security and privacy of data resources; 12) Develop problem-solving and managerial decision-making skills using information systems and information technology.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
This course requires the student to apply the management principles and information technology knowledge from prior course work to the specific requirements of managing the information resources of the organization. The course focuses on information needs of management, design of management information systems with respect to managerial objectives, information processing, and control, and use of information technology at managerial processes and decision making level.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Management Information Systems
2nd Week
Information Systems in Global Business Today
3rd Week
IT Infrastructure and Platforms
4th Week
Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
5th Week
Telecommunications, the Internet and Wireless Technology, Securing Information Systems
6th Week
Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems
7th Week
Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
10th Week
Topic Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications, E-Commerce
11th Week
Managing Knowledge, Enhancing Decision Making
12th Week
Building Information Systems
13th Week
Project Management: Establishing the Business Value of Systems and Managing Change