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 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
2. P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
3. P03 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines
4. P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
5. P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
6. P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
7. P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
8. P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
9. P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Apply effective collaboration skills consistent with the professional environment

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