COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
BUS 226 D 3 3 0 0 3 5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Idaver Sherifi
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: Management Information System: The course aims to introduce basic information system concepts and understanding of the role of computer based information systems in business organizations. The focus will be on a sociotechnical approach Coverage will include; TPS, MIS, DSS, ERP, Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems (ES), Integration of DDS and ES, Executive Information Systems, Information Systems, Planning Information Engineering.
Course Objectives: This course provides an overview of the Information Systems in the new era of “Digital Transformation”. A continuing stream of information technology innovations is transforming the traditional business world. Course will include the emergence of cloud computing, the growth of a mobile digital business platform based on smartphones, Tablets, and ultrabooks, and not least, the use of social networks by managers to achieve business objectives. Most of these changes have occurred in the last few years. These innovations are enabling entrepreneurs and innovative traditional firms to create new products and services, develop new business models, and transform the day-to-day conduct of business. In the process, some old businesses, even industries, are being destroyed while new businesses are springing up
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Information Systems in Global Business Today
2 Global E-Business and Collaboration
3 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
4 Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
5 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
6 Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
7 Telecommunications, the Internet and Wireless Technology
8 Securing Information Systems
9 Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
10 E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods (1)
11 Managing Knowledge
12 Enhancing Decision Making
13 Building Information Systems
14 Managing Projects / Chapter 15: Managing Global Systems
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: MIS Book:Management Information Systems MANAGING THE DIGITAL FIRM THIRTEENTH EDITION GLOBAL EDITION Kenneth C. Laudon New York University Jane P. Laudon
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage: No
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 The major objectives of this course revolve around helping the student: Understand the ways in which organizations use information technology for competitive advantage.
2 Develop an understanding of the terminology associated with all aspects of information systems
3 Become familiar with key concepts related to hardware, software, telecommunications, database systems, and systems development
4 Examine long-term trends in information technology that will impact organizations in the future.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Bachelor in International Marketing and Logistics Management (3 years) Program
1 The students are expected to gain the skills of understanding, analyzing, explaining and using the fundamental concepts of Business Administration.
2 Skills of understanding the requirements for designing a business unit or environment.
3 They gain knowledge about management and organization.
4 They gain knowledge about marketing and production.
5 They gain knowledge about accounting and finance.
6 They learn how to benefit from mathematical and statistical methods used in business management.
7 Learning the communication skills by acquiring the professional terminology of business administration.
8 Learning and adopting the ethical, social and legal (laws and regulations) responsibilities needed in the field of business administration and management.
9 Ability to effectively use technological devices (IT systems) and modern techniques in managing a business environment successfully.
10 Gain the theoretical knowledge of both classical and modern theories necessary to manage a business.
11 Acquiring an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and practice and participation.
12 Apply the techniques and concepts of information system for warehousing, distribution, and transportation;
13 Identify how the logistics systems can be configured to support global logistics strategy;
14 Examine the ordering process and methods for implementing company’s logistics information system;
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 2 32
Mid-terms 1 13 13
Assignments 0
Final examination 1 17 17
Other 3 5 15
Total Work Load:
125
Total Work Load/25(h):
5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
5