Management Information
Systems
Introduction to the Course
Course Instructor – Sheeza Zaheer
sheezazaheer@[Link]
Books
• Principles of Information Systems (A Managerial Approach) by
Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
• Management Information Systems (Managing the Digital
Firm, FIFTEENTH EDITION) by Kennecth C. Laudon, Jane P.
Laudon
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• What is Management Information Systems?
– An organized approach to the study of the information needs of an
organization's management at every level in making operational,
tactical, and strategic decisions. Its objective is to design and implement
procedures, processes, and routines that provide suitably detailed
reports in an accurate, consistent, and timely manner.
– In a management information system, modern, computerized systems
continuously gather relevant data, both from inside and outside an
organization. This data is then processed, integrated, and stored in a
centralized database where it is constantly updated and made available
to all who have the authority to access it, in a form that suits their
purpose.
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• Why do business students need to study MIS?
– Information and Communication Technologies dominate the business
world
– Business dynamics changing in the face of emerging technologies and
new software
– Competition is increasing
– Enable students to access the problems and opportunities when using
Information Technology in business
– Also understand transformational changes within and outside the
industry
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• Careers in MIS
– Offered as Computer Science subject to business students
– Completing Masters degree in MIS has benefits
– Companies: Insurance, telecommunications, financial services,
education, medical, non profit organizations
– Rise in demand for IS personnel
– Profile: data communication analysts, system analyst, consultants,
quality assurance managers, database administrators, system security
analyst, IS auditor
– Skills: technical skills, written verbal communication, understanding of
organizations, ability to work with people/ in groups
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Learning Outcomes
• Have understanding of the Information Systems and
its associated concepts
• Able to recognize the importance and use of various
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
• Able to analyse decision making process
• Have understanding of the various types of
Information Systems
• Have knowledge of the system development
• Appreciate the social and ethical considerations of
MIS within organizations
Course Contents
• Module 1: Overview of Information Systems in Organizations
– Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Systems
– Chapter 2: How Businesses use Information Systems
• Module 2: Information Technology Infrastructure
– Chapter 3: Hardware and Software
– Chapter 4: IT and Emerging Technologies
– Chapter 5: Telecommunications, Internet and Wireless technology
– Chapter 6: Databases and Information Management
– Chapter 7: Information System Security
Course Contents
• Module 3: Business Information Systems
– Chapter 8: Electronic and Mobile Commerce
– Chapter 9: Enterprise Systems
– Chapter 10: Information and Decision Support Systems
– Chapter 11: Knowledge Management
• Module 4: Systems Development
– Chapter 12: Managing Projects
– Chapter 13: Investigation and Analysis
– Chapter 14: Systems Development Cycle
• Module 5: IS in Business and Society
– Chapter 16: Social and Ethical Issues in IS
Assignments
• 4 assignments per semester
• 10% of total marks
• Use A4 size paper
Quiz
• 4 quizzes per semester
• 15% of total marks
• Content:
– Lectures
– Case Studies
Sessional and Final Exams
• Sessional: 25%
• Final: 50%
• All course included
• Selected case studies
Summary
• What is MIS
• Need of MIS for business students
• Future in MIS
• Learning Objectives and Course Modules
• Course Details
