FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Course Description

This course is for students who want an in-depth look at how today’s business firms use information technologies and systems to achieve corporate objectives. Information systems are one of the major tools available for business managers to achieve operational excellence, developing new products and services, improving decision making, and achieving competitive advantage. Students will be able to find here the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of information systems used by business firms today. When interviewing potential employees, business firms often look for new hires who know how to use information systems and technologies to achieve bottom-line business results. Regardless of whether you are in finance, management, marketing or information systems major, the information and knowledge included in this course will be valuable throughout the entire career.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Recognize with the role of information systems in modern organizations
2. 02 Understand and distinguish various types of business information systems existing in organizations
3. 03 Identify the factors effecting the relationship between information systems and organizational culture, structure, politics, business processes, and environment.
4. 04 Understand and discuss intelligently the ethical and security issues relating to the use of information systems.
5. 05 Define the IT infrastructure and emerging technologies

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon, "Management Information Systems, Managing The Digital World", 17th Edition, Pearson

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Describe information systems characteristics. SOLO 2
2. L02 Explain the dimensions of information systems. SOLO 3
3. L03 Analyze different theories, principles, and concepts relevant to managing digital firms. SOLO 4
4. L04 Discuss important characteristics of various information systems. SOLO 5
5. L05 Demonstrate the ability to understand the conditions for using enterprise systems. SOLO 3
6. L06 Evaluate different aspects of management that are relevant to the information systems function of an organization. SOLO 5
7. L07 Use the learned context to assess the role of IT/IS in organizations. SOLO 5
8. L08 Evaluate the use of new technologies in management. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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