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. Students will be able to adopt theoretical and practical knowledge in a challenging work environment.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to guide teamwork in intercultural and various international working environments.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to obtain the communicative, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for conflict environments.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to recognize the importance of basic competence to create a competitive advantage and achieve a success on a global scale.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to integrate ethical and social responsible practices that are environmentally friendly and applicable both in business and personal life.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to raise awareness about continuous improvement to increase business performance in professional life.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to adopt and apply critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for organizational decisions.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to use and manage the information technologies required for the contemporary business world.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to have a knowledge of, at least, one foreign language at basic level in addition to English.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to acquire effective teamwork skills.

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