COURSE INFORMATION Course 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)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Ardita Dorti adorti@epoka.edu.al , E-203, Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00
Second Course 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:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Friday, 12:45 - 14:30
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	Mandatory
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:	To present students with different use of information systems to support the management activities of an organization. Topics include: the fundamentals of hardware, software, database management, data communications, transaction processing information systems, decision support systems, information reporting systems, office automation, networks, expert systems, and systems analyses and design.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Information Systems
2	IT infrastructure
3	Business Processes
4	Hardware and Software Technological Trends
5	Business Intelligence
6	Telecommunication Networks
7	E-Commerce
8	Enterprise Applications
9	Knowledge Management
10	Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

COURSE OUTLINE

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	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
8	Midterm
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):	NA
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.
Additional Literature:	Effy Oz - Management Information Systems-Cengage (2009)
Laboratory Work:	NA
Computer Usage:	NA
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Evaluate the role of information systems in today's competitive business environment.
2	Identify and describe important features of organizations in order to build and use information systems successfully.
3	Suggest and defend effective solutions to business problems.
4	Demonstrate systems analysis, design and decision making in a business setting.
5	Define and describe the fundamentals of hardware, software, database management, data communications and systems related to the management activities of an organization.
6	Assess and apply IT to solve common business problems.
7	Discuss the ethical aspects of information technology use in organization and its governance issues.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years) Program
1	Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics.	3
2	Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context.	5
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	2
4	Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	3
5	Integrate different skills and approaches to be used in decision making and data management.	5
6	Combine computer skills with managerial skills, in the analysis of large amounts of data.	4
7	Provide solutions to complex information technology problems.	5
8	Recognize, analyze, and suggest various types of information-communication systems/services that are encountered in everyday life and in the business world.	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Presentation	1	5
Project	1	10
Quiz	2	2.5
Final Exam	1	40
Other	1	10
	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	10	10
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	18	18
Other	1	17	17
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

At the end of this course, the students will be able to get information regarding the meaning of management information system, its types, and know a variety of examples that are related to it. Besides, the students will be able to understand the role of computer-based information systems in business organizations.