EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE SYLLABUS
2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 226 | B | 4 | 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) | Dr. Idaver Sherifi isherifi@epoka.edu.al |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Idaver Sherifi isherifi@epoka.edu.al , Monday, 12:30-13:30 |
| Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years) |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | Monday, 13:45-16:30, E 213 |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
| Attendance Requirement: | |
| 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 information systems used in the business world. It presents an organizational view of how to use information technology to create competitive firms, manage global organizations, and provide useful products and services to customers. Coverage will include: TPS, MIS, DSS, ERP, Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems (ES), Executive Information Systems, etc. The strategic use of information systems, the development of information systems, and social and ethical issues involved with information systems. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Management Information Systems |
| 2 | Information Systems |
| 3 | Business hardware and software |
| 4 | E-commerce |
| 5 | Blockchain |
| 6 | Cryptocurrency |
| 7 | Web-enabled business |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Business Information Systems: An Overview - In business especially, digital information systems generate most of the information we use. These systems have become essential to successful business operations. In this chapter these isssues are raised: define digital information and explain why digital systems are so powerful and useful, explain why information systems are essential to business, describe how computers process data into useful information for problem solving and decision making, identify the functions of different types of information systems in business, describe careers in information technology and identify major ethical and societal concerns created by widespread use of infor- mation technology. Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition, Effy Oz, pp. 5-31 |
| 2 | Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy - This chapter explains features of organizations do managers need to know about to build and use information systems successfully? What is the impact of information systems on organizations? How does Porter’s competitive forces model help companies develop competitive strategies using information systems? How do the value chain and value web models help businesses identify opportunities for strategic information system applications? How do information systems help businesses use synergies, core competencies, and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage? What are the challenges posed by strategic information systems and how should they be addressed? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 108-147 |
| 3 | Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy / Case Study - This chapter explains features of organizations do managers need to know about to build and use information systems successfully? What is the impact of information systems on organizations? How does Porter’s competitive forces model help companies develop competitive strategies using information systems? How do the value chain and value web models help businesses identify opportunities for strategic information system applications? How do information systems help businesses use synergies, core competencies, and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage? What are the challenges posed by strategic information systems and how should they be addressed? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 108-147 |
| 4 | Business Hardware - This chapter provides students with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions about computer hardware in their professional career. In this chapter, students will learn about major hardware components of computers and explain their functions, will classify computers into major categories, and identify their strengths and weaknesses, identify and evaluate key criteria for deciding what computers or related devices to purchase and understand the possible health hazards of computer use. Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition, Effy Oz, pp. 119-149 |
| 5 | Business Software - Software consists of instructions that tell the computer and its peripheral devices what to do and how to do it. These instructions are called programs or applications. In this chapter, students will be able to learn the difference between application software and system software, enumerate the different generations of programming languages and explain how they differ, identify and explain the roles of Web programming languages, explain the types and uses of Web site design tools, clarify the differences between proprietary software and open source software and understand characteristics that are important in evaluating packaged software applica- tions for business use. Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition, Effy Oz, pp. 157-185 |
| 6 | Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems - In this chapter it will be discussed about what ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? What specific principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions? Why do contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property? How have information systems affected everyday life? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 150-185 |
| 7 | Mid term |
| 8 | Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems - In this chapter it will be discussed about what ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? What specific principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions? Why do contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property? How have information systems affected everyday life? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 150-185 |
| 9 | Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology - In this chapter it will be discussed about the principal components of telecommunications networks and key networking technologies, different types of networks, how do the Internet and Internet technology work and how do they support communication and e-business? What are the principal technologies and standards for wireless networking, communication, and Internet access? Why are radio frequency identifica- tion (RFID) and wireless sensor networks valuable for business? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 276-320 |
| 10 | Web-Enabled Commerce - Numerous companies throughout the world have been established thanks to the enabling power of the Web, and existing businesses have used the Web to extend their operations. Firms conduct business electronically with each other and directly with consumers, using a variety of business models. This chapter focuses on Web technologies and businesses on the Web. In this chapter, students will learn how businesses use the Internet to achieve strategic advantage and how It Fits Outfits can use the Internet to extend its reach and develop a collegeaged clientele. Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition, Effy Oz, pp. 268-305 |
| 11 | Web-Enabled Commerce / Case Study - Numerous companies throughout the world have been established thanks to the enabling power of the Web, and existing businesses have used the Web to extend their operations. Firms conduct business electronically with each other and directly with consumers, using a variety of business models. This chapter focuses on Web technologies and businesses on the Web. In this chapter, students will learn how businesses use the Internet to achieve strategic advantage and how It Fits Outfits can use the Internet to extend its reach and develop a collegeaged clientele. Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition, Effy Oz, pp. 268-305 |
| 12 | E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods (1) - In this chapter it will be discussed about the unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods. What are the principal e-commerce business and revenue models and how has e-commerce transformed marketing? How has e-commerce affected business-to-business transactions? What is the role of m-commerce in business, and what are the most important m-commerce applications? What issues must be addressed when building an e-commerce presence? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 400-445 |
| 13 | E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods (2) / Case Study - In this chapter it will be discussed about the unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods. What are the principal e-commerce business and revenue models and how has e-commerce transformed marketing? How has e-commerce affected business-to-business transactions? What is the role of m-commerce in business, and what are the most important m-commerce applications? What issues must be addressed when building an e-commerce presence? Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13teen edition, pp. 400-445 |
| 14 | Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - To really understand what is special about Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, we need to understand how it works on a technical level. We will address important questions related to these concepts, such as: How does blockchain work? What makes cryptocurrency different? How secure are your cryptos? What determines the price of Bitcoin? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? What could the future be like? |
| Prerequisite(s): | No |
| Textbook(s): | Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 17th Edition, ISBN 978-0-13-697127-6 by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon, published by Pearson Education © 2022. - Effy Oz, Management Information Systems, Fourth International Student Edition, Thomson, 7th Edition, 2014 |
| Additional Literature: | Hossein Bidgoli - Management Information Systems-Cengage (2021) R. Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince, Ingrid Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, Cristobal Sanchez-Rodriguez, Sepideh Ebrahimi - Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Businesses -Wiley (2020) Patricia M. Wallace - Introduction to Information Systems – Pearson (2019) Benjamin S. Blanchard, & John E. Blyler -Introduction to System Engineering - Wiley (2016) |
| Laboratory Work: | No |
| Computer Usage: | No |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Understand types of MIS applications in organizations |
| 2 | Discuss the development of management information systems in organizations. |
| 3 | Select and design MIS systems appropriate to meet management requirements. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate MIS contributions to the strategic management of organizations |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years) Program | ||
| 1 | The students gain the ability to look at the problems of daily life from a broader perspective with an increased awareness of the importance of moral/ethical considerations and professional integrity in the workplace. | |
| 2 | They develop their knowledge and understanding of banking and finance including concepts, theories, and analytical tools that serve both in national and international markets. | |
| 3 | They gain an understanding of the role of financial management in business firms and the essentials of corporate finance and further develop their knowledge in the field. | |
| 4 | They are able to apply valuation models to estimate the price of different financial assets, measure risk and describe the risk-return tradeoff. | |
| 5 | They are provided with the knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and functioning of banking system and central banking as well as international banking system. | |
| 6 | They are able to understand and use fundamental economic theories and tools to solve economic problems in banking and financial services industry. | |
| 7 | They have the ability to develop and utilize accounting, financial and economic data as well as other information to solve different business problems by making use of basic mathematical and statistical models. | |
| 8 | They are expected to develop their numerical and IT skills as well as knowledge of databases in order to address the significant development in the delivery and use of financial services known as FinTech. | |
| 9 | They develop their ability to think critically, do research, analyze, interpret, draw independent conclusions, and communicate effectively, both individually and as part of a team. | |
| 10 | They are provided with opportunities to acquire the necessary skills and competencies to develop professionalism in the banking and financial services industry or to move on to further study within the discipline. | |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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30
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| Presentation |
1
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5
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| Project |
1
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10
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| Quiz |
2
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2.5
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Other |
1
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10
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| 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) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Assignments | 0 | ||
| Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 1 | 15 | 15 |
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Total Work Load:
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125 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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5 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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Attendance: Students should attend at least 75% of the classes. However, students should consider possible loss of specific evaluation in a certain day they are missing. Exam content: Content for exam questions will be developed from class sides, discussions, assignments and student presentations. Project: Students need to prepare and present an original topic about the course. Academic integrity: Cheating, plagiarism or any other type of academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Each student is responsible for understanding the Epoka Unversity Student Discipline Regulation and Exam Rules. Grading: Student grade is not subject to negotiation. In case of perceived human error by the lecturer side, the student should submit their concern in writing and ask for reevaluation of the exam paper/assignment/project. |