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BUS815Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Management Information System

This course introduces the concept of Management Information Systems (MIS) and its application in organizations. It explores core concepts such as data, information, and data processing, and provides an overview of systems within an organization. The course covers contemporary trends in information and communication technologies, perspectives on information systems, and the development, communication, and ethical considerations of MIS. It also examines practical information systems, including a demonstration of a Point of Sale (POS) system for a retail store.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Management Information SystemsData ProcessingInformation TechnologySystem DevelopmentOrganizational Systems

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Information Systems

2

Data and Information

3

Systems in Organizations

4

Information Technology Trends

5

Computer Hardware and Software

6

Information Systems Development

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic computer literacy

Introduction to Business Management

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

IT Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Systems Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Database Administrator

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Information Security Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FinanceHealthcareRetailManufacturingGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to MIS

2 study hours
  • •Define Management Information System (MIS)
  • •Discuss the need for MIS
  • •Identify the components of MIS
  • •Explain the role and impact of MIS in an organization

Unit 2: Core Concepts: Data, Information and Data Processing

2 study hours
  • •Define data and information
  • •Explain data hierarchy
  • •Discuss data representation
  • •Describe methods of data processing
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Overview of Systems in the Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Classify information systems
  • •Compare manual vs computerized information systems
  • •Discuss the role of TPS, MIS and DSS in an organization

Unit 4: Information System and Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Define an organization
  • •Explain organizational cultures and environments
  • •Discuss organizational levels and information requirements
  • •Analyze the influence of IT on organizational goals
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 5: Contemporary Trends in Information and Communication Technologies

2 study hours
  • •Discuss communication technologies and distributed systems
  • •Explain Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN)
  • •Describe the Internet and World Wide Web
  • •Explain the database approach

Unit 6: Perspective on Information Systems

2 study hours
  • •Define information system
  • •Explain the objectives and elements of an information system
  • •Discuss the functions of an information system
  • •Analyze the attributes of management information reports
Week
4

Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware

4h

Unit 1: Computers and Information Processing

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the history of computers
  • •Explain the basic computer hardware model
  • •Describe modern taxonomy of computers
  • •Discuss client-server computing

Unit 2: Information Systems software and Hardware

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of software
  • •Classify software into system and application software
  • •Discuss specific and general purpose application areas
  • •Describe computer hardware components
Week
5

Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware

4h

Unit 3: Managing Data Resources

2 study hours
  • •Discuss data resources and establishing an information policy
  • •Examine data quality
  • •Explain database features and data management
  • •Define database management system

Unit 3: Managing Data Resources (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Define data mining and data warehouses
  • •Explain telecommunication systems and networks
  • •Discuss data structures and algorithms
Week
6

Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware

4h

Unit 4: Programming in Computer Languages

4 study hours
  • •Define computer programming
  • •Discuss computer programming languages
  • •Explain programming in FORTRAN
Week
7

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 1: Information Systems Development

2 study hours
  • •Discuss Information Systems Development Stakeholders
  • •Explain MIS Systems Analysis and Design
  • •Analyze MIS Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  • •Describe MIS Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Unit 1: Information Systems Development (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Enumerate stages in system development
  • •Discuss system analysis and analysis tools
  • •Explain system design
  • •Describe system implementation and system review
Week
8

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems

2 study hours
  • •Explain Organization and Method (O&M)
  • •Discuss data communication systems
  • •Explain online and offline data communication
  • •Describe data communication hardware and software

Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Discuss transmission modes
  • •Classify carriers
  • •Explain network systems
  • •Describe physical transmission media
Week
9

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Discuss wireless transmission media
  • •Explain transmission speed
  • •Describe the Global Internet
  • •Explain Internet Addressing and Architecture

Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Domain Name System
  • •Discuss Internet Architecture and Governance
  • •Describe Computer Service Bureau
Week
10

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 3: Data Modelling

2 study hours
  • •Discuss database design
  • •Explain entities, instances, attributes and identifiers
  • •Identify relationships in data model

Unit 3: Data Modelling (cont.)

2 study hours
  • •Analyze Speaking ERDish and drawing relationships
  • •Explain structural and procedural business rules
  • •Classify relationships
  • •Introduce relational database concepts
Week
11

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 3: Data Modelling (cont.)

4 study hours
  • •Explain Language to Access Data
  • •Practical Information System: Demo POS for a Retail Store
Week
12

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 5: Ethical and Security Issues in Information Systems

4 study hours
  • •Discuss challenges posed by Information Systems and technology
  • •Explain Cyber Crime and Computer Virus
  • •Discuss Information System Security
Week
13

Module 3: Information Systems Development

4h

Unit 5: Ethical and Security Issues in Information Systems (cont.)

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Information System Ethics
  • •Explain Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a glossary of key MIS terms and concepts from Units 1-6

2

Practice drawing ER diagrams for different business scenarios from Unit 3

3

Review examples of SQL queries and their results from Unit 3

4

Summarize the main stages of the SDLC and their activities from Unit 1

5

Study the ethical and security challenges discussed in Unit 5 and their solutions

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