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The document outlines the course structure for 'Management Information System' (MGMT2091) at Jigjiga University, detailing objectives, content, and assessment criteria. It covers key topics such as the importance of information systems in management, foundational concepts, information technology, and knowledge management. Attendance and assignment policies are also specified, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity and participation.

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The document outlines the course structure for 'Management Information System' (MGMT2091) at Jigjiga University, detailing objectives, content, and assessment criteria. It covers key topics such as the importance of information systems in management, foundational concepts, information technology, and knowledge management. Attendance and assignment policies are also specified, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity and participation.

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JIGJIGA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSS AND ECONOMICS


Department of Management

Course outline
Program B.A. in Management
Module Title Information Systems for Management
Module Number MGMT-M2091
Course Title Management Information System
Course Number MGMT2091
ECTS 5
Course Information Academic Year: II Semester: II
Course Instructor Sema Ayalneh (MBA)
Contact Info. Contact days & Hours: Wednesday & Friday (morning and afternoon)
Course Objectives The course enables students to have an understanding on:
 Understand and recognize the relationship between information and decision making,
 Know significance of information and information systems as basic resources from
managerial perspective in decision-making.
 Appreciate the ability and skills to identify their information needs, source and to utilize
the information efficiently and effectively.
Course Description This course deals with the nature of information as an organizational resource; its
significance in decision making and management; information requirements at different
levels and functional areas of management; identification and source of information
required; management of information system; development of information system;
application of information and knowledge management.
Pre-requisites Basic Computer Skills
Status of the Core
Course

Course Content

CHAPTER ONE-INTRODUCTION TO MIS


1.1. Definition and Importance of MIS
1.2. Subsystems of MIS
1.3. Contemporary Approaches to MIS
1.4. The Evolution and Characteristics of the Information Age

1.1. What Is Information Technology?

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CHAPTER TWO-FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS IN MIS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Business and Management Functions
2.3 Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom
2.4 The Information Needs and Sources of Managers
2.5 A Framework for Information Systems
2.6 Business Systems
2.6.1. e-business

CHAPTER THREE-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


3.1 Introduction
3.2 Hardware: Computing, Storing and communicating
3.3 programs: In Charge of the Hardware
3.4 People: The Most Important Element
3.5 Procedures: The Way It Goes
3.6 Information: The Reasons for Using Information Technology
3.7 Communication Technologies
3.8 Database Management (DBM)
CHAPTER FOUR-COMMON BUSINESS APPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
4.1 Financial Information Systems
4.2 Marketing Information Systems
4.3 Manufacturing and Production Information Systems
4.4 Human Resource Information Systems
4.5 Managerial Decision Support Systems
4.6. Transaction Processing System (TPS)

CHAPTER FIVE-KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (KM)


5.1. Introduction to knowledge management
5.2. The theory of knowledge management
5.3. KM sharing
5.4. Technologies to support KM
5.5. KM application in organizations

CHAPTER SIX -ETHICAL AND SECURITY ISSUES

Policy

Attendance: It is compulsory to come to class on time and every time. If you are going to miss more than
three classes during the term, you should not take this course
Assignments: You must do your individual and group assignments and submit on time. No late
assignment will be accepted
Tests/Quizzes: You will have short quizzes and tests almost every unit. If you miss the class or, are late to
class, you will miss the quiz or test. No makeup test or quizzes will be given.
Cheating: You must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else. When you are
in class: please do not chew gum, eat something, listen to recorders or CD players, or involve in acts that
spoil the normal teaching-learning process; switch off your cell phones before class and exam sessions.

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Any attempts to use cell phones in exam sessions will be considered an act of cheating and hence, dealt
accordingly you are expected to observe the rules and the regulations of the University as well.

Reference

 James A. O’Brien, 2004, Management Information Systems, McGraw-Hill Irwin,


 Bowman, B, G.B. ,and J.C.Wetherbe, July-1980, Modeling for MIS,
 Bowman, B,G.B.Davis and J.C., (Feb,1983), Three stages of Model of MIS Planning Information
and Management,
 Naevena and Amitabh, (2003), Management Information System, Cyber tech publications.
 Nolan Richard, (July-August,1982), Managing Information Systems by Committee, Harvard
Business Review

Assessment and evaluation criteria


Activities Points
quiz 1 5
quiz II 10
Test 15
Assignments (project paper and presentation) 20
Final Exam 50
Total Points 100
Quizzes: There will be three quizzes given at the end of every two chapter. Each quiz will take approximately 20 – 30
minutes. Quizzes will account 30% of your total point.

Assignments: A case will be given to a group of individuals (teams). Each Teams will write a paper (2 –10 pages) outlining
all situation analysis. Presentation time (15-20 min) and 10 min for Question & Answer. Every team will have 15-20
minutes to present his / her case. The assignment (project paper and presentation accounts) 20 percent of your total point.

Final Exam: Final exam will cover ALL material and comprises of 50% of the total Point.

Name of Course Instructor__Sema A__Signature:__________ Date: 26/03/2019

Name of Module Chair/HOD _Abdiselam A._Signature:__________ Date_26/03/2019

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