01_bpmn6053 mis course outline

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NO COURSE INFORMATION

1 Name of Course/Module MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

2. Course Code BPMN6053

3. Name(s) of academic staff Dr. Arfan Shahzad

4. Rationale for the inclusion ofthe course/module in theprogramme

This is one of the core courses in the programme.

5. Semester and Year offered 3/1

6. Total Student Learning Time(SLT)

Face to Face Total Guided andIndependent Learning

L = Lecture

T = Tutorial

P = Practical

O= Others

L T P/ O SL TLT

6 - 18 99.2 128.1

7. Credit Value: 3

8. Prerequisite (if any): None

9. Objectives:

Students are expected to:

1. understand the basic concepts associated with MIS and its applications

2. acquire knowledge about the different information systems available in organizationsand how they are used in decision making.

3. be aware of the importance of MIS in organizations and how firms achievecompetitive advantage through them.

10. Learning outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. distinguish and compare the different types of information resources that areavailable to the firm or organization. (C4, P3, A4

2. analyze the concepts upon which these information systems are based upon. (C4,P3, A4

3. compare and revise the different IT/ICT that is used to store, manipulate, retrieve andtransmit information both within the organization and the external environment. (C6,


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P6, A5)

4. relate the convergence of technology and decision making, computing andcommunication etc. (C6, P6, A5)

5. recommend the necessary actions to higher level managers through the effectivegeneration of information so as to enhance organizational competitive advantage.(C6, P7,A5)

11. Transferable Skills: Communications skills, critical thinking and problemsolving, teamwork, and ethics and moral

12. Teaching-learning andassessment strategy

Mixed method between teacher-centred and student-centred. Assessment is carried out continuously.

13. Synopsis:

Students taking this course will learn and acquire expertise and knowledge onmanagement information systems present in all contemporary business organizationsinvolving the development and use of information systems to achieve organizational goalsand objectives. Students need to understand, recognize, and fully appreciate the power oftechnology and how it facilitates information flow and management ability as a key driverfor revenue and margin improvement in order to become professional executives.

14. Mode of Delivery Lectures, case analysis, group discussion, individual &group presentation, and IT/ICT industry basedresearch

15. Assessment Methods andTypes

Coursework 70%

Final Examination 30%

16. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims

Program Aim Course Learning Outcome

1 2 3 4 5

The program aims to produce graduates who areflexible, responsive, efficient and effective in managingorganizations in the era of globalization.

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17. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcome

1 2 3 4 5

integrate and apply advanced business knowledge inmanaging organizations

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apply practical skills within the organization toward theaccomplishment of business objectives and goals

3 3 3 3 3

exercise analytical ability and apply socialconsiderations when making business decisions

3 3 3 3 3

communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, withdifferent stakeholders

3 3 3 3 3

develop social skills and demonstrate socialresponsibilities when working in a team

3 3 3 3 3

demonstrate professionalism and compliance to ethicalstandards in executing accountabilities andresponsibilities

3 3 3 3 3

create a continuous learning culture by usinginformation and communication technology to keepabreast with the changing business environment

3 3 3 3 3

exhibit managerial and entrepreneurial skills foreffective decision making

3 3 3 3 3

portray leadership qualities in managing a businessstrategically

3 3 3 3 3

18. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

Topic CLO L T P/O SL TLT

1.0. AN INTRODUCTION TOINFORMATION SYSTEMS

1.1. Information concepts1.2. Systems modeling concepts1.3. Management information systems1.4. Systems development approaches1.5. Information systems in society,

business and industry

1,2,3,7 1 1 3.5 5.5

2.0. INFORMATION SYSTEMS INORGANIZATIONS

2.1. Organizations and IS2.2. IS and competitive advantage2.3. Performance based IS2.4. Transaction processing systems2.5. Functional/ cross functional IS2.6. ERP (Enterprise Resource

Planning) systems

1,2,6,7 1 1 3.5 5.5


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3.0. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

3.1. Processing and memory3.2. Secondary storage3.3. Input and output devices

3.4. Types of computer systems3.5. Overview of software,issues/trends

1,5,6,7,9

2 3.5 5.5

4.0. ORGANIZING DATA ANDINFORMATION

4.1. Data management4.2. Data modeling and the relational

database (DB) model4.3. DB Management Systems (DBMS)4.4. DB applications

4.5. Business Intelligence (BI)4.6. Data warehouse and data mart4.7. Online analytical

processing(OLAP) and datamining

1,5,6,7,8

2 3.5 5.5

5.0. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANDNETWORKS

5.1. An overview of communicationssystems

5.2. Communication channels andtypes of networks

5.3. Telecommunications media andchannels

5.4. Wireless communications5.5. Organizational networks5.6. The WWW5.7. Internet and web applications5.8. Intranets and extranets

1,4,5,7,9

2 3.5 5.5

6.0. MOBILE AND ELECTRONICCOMMERCE

6.1. Mobile and e-commerce

6.2. Technology infrastructure andelectronic payment systems6.3. Strategies for e-commerce

1,2,3,4 2 3.5 5.5

7.0. DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

7.1. Definition of DSS, TPS, EIS andMIS

7.2. Decision making and problemsolving process

1,2,5,6,7,8

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7.4. Components of DSS7.5. Outputs of TPS, MIS, DSS and

EIS, GDSS

8.0. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE ANDINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

8.1. Porter s five forces model8.2. Porter s generic strategies8.3. E-collaboration8.4. IT and strategies to gain

competitive advantage8.5. Strategic information systems (SIS)

1,2,5,6,7,8,9

1 2 5.25 8.25

9.0. SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

9.1. Systems planning9.2. Systems development approaches9.3. Advantages and disadvantages of

the different approaches

1,3,4,6,7,9

2 2 7 11

10.0. SECURITY, PRIVACY AND ETHICALISSUES

10.1. Securing Information10.2 Privacy and ethics issues

1,2,3,4,7

2 3.5 5.5

TOTAL 6 - 18 42 66

Assessment

Quizzes, Assignments and Final Examination4.9 57.2 62.1

Total Notional Hours 28.9 99.2 128.1

Credit Hours 3

19. References :

Alter, S. (2006). Information systems: The foundation of e-business (4 th ed.).USA:Prentice-Hall.

Haag, S., Cummings, M., &Phillips, A. (2008). Management information systems for theinformation age (7 th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

Kroenke, M. D. (2009). Using MIS (2 nd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Laudon, K.C., & Laudon, J. P. (2010). Management information systems: Managing thedigital firm (10 th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

McLeod, R., & Schell, G.P. (2007). Management information systems (10 th ed.). NewJersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

OBrien, J. A. , & Marakas, G. M. (2008). Management information systems ( 8 th ed.). NewYork: McGraw Hill.

Oz, E. (2010). Management information systems (4th ed.). Course Technology,


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