Course overview:
Today's business owner or professional can tell that technology does in fact play a key role in the day-to-day operations. The transformation from bricks-and-mortar businesses into e-businesses has leveled off but the role of technology and management information systems in business is undeniable. This course introduces the field of Management Information Systems (MIS) and review the key issues related to MIS. The course main objective is to improve the students’ knowledge and skills related to managing information technologies. It will give an overview of the essentials for today's digital firms and give a particular focus to MIS.
Learning objectives:
Course outline:
Week 1 |
Introduction of course syllabus and general overview |
Week 2 |
Essential Concepts |
Week 3 |
Managing the digital firm |
Week 4 |
Information Systems for Competitive Advantage |
Week 5 -6 |
Introduction to Electronic Commerce |
Week 7 |
System Users and Developers |
Week 8 |
Computing and Communications Resources |
Week 9 |
Database Management Systems |
Week 10 – 11 |
Systems Development |
Week 12 |
Information in Action |
Week 13 – 14 |
Projects Presentation |
Week 15 – 16 |
Human-Computer Interaction |
Required text:
Additional Readings:
Grading Policy:
First Exam |
20% |
Second Exam |
20% |
Individual Project (White paper and presentation) |
10% |
Group Project (Report and presentation) |
10% |
Final Exam |
40% |