Management Information System
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 255 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic computer literacy
- Introduction to Business Management
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS815, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO MIS CONTENTSPage 1
- UNIT 2: CORE CONCEPTS: DATA, INFORMATION AND DATA PROCESSINGPage 18
- UNIT 3 OVERVIEW OF SYSTEMS IN THE ORGANISATIONPage 35
- UNIT 4 INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ORGANISATIONPage 44
- UNIT 5: CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIESPage 63
- UNIT 6: PERSPECTIVE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMSPage 74
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BUS815 · UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO MIS CONTENTS
In this unit we give the basic definition and relevant concepts of MIS such as need of MIS, history of MIS, components of MIS, impact and factors contributing to the success of it in organizations.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the core concepts of MIS
- Analyze the role of information systems in organizations
- Evaluate contemporary trends in IT
- Design and develop basic information systems
- Identify ethical and security issues in MIS
What it prepares you for
- IT Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- UML
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware
Unit 4: Programming in Computer Languages
Understanding the nuances of different programming languages and their application in specific scenarios requires significant practice and analytical skills.
- Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 3: Data Modelling
Data modeling requires abstract thinking and the ability to translate real-world business processes into logical data structures.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction to MIS · 2 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 hours
Define data and information. Explain data hierarchy. Discuss data representation. Describe methods of data processing.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Overview of Systems in the Organisation · 2 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 hours
Define an organization. Explain organizational cultures and environments. Discuss organizational levels and information requirements. Analyze the influence of IT on organizational goals.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Contemporary Trends in Information and Communication Technologies · 2 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 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 4Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware
Unit 1: Computers and Information Processing · 2 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 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 5Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware
Unit 3: Managing Data Resources · 2 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 hours
Define data mining and data warehouses. Explain telecommunication systems and networks. Discuss data structures and algorithms.
- Week 6Module 2: Information Systems Software and Hardware
Unit 4: Programming in Computer Languages · 4 hours
Define computer programming. Discuss computer programming languages. Explain programming in FORTRAN.
- Week 7Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 1: Information Systems Development · 2 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 hours
Enumerate stages in system development. Discuss system analysis and analysis tools. Explain system design. Describe system implementation and system review.
- Week 8Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems · 2 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 hours
Discuss transmission modes. Classify carriers. Explain network systems. Describe physical transmission media.
- Week 9Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 2: Communication and Network Systems (cont.) · 2 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 hours
Explain the Domain Name System. Discuss Internet Architecture and Governance. Describe Computer Service Bureau.
- Week 10Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 3: Data Modelling · 2 hours
Discuss database design. Explain entities, instances, attributes and identifiers. Identify relationships in data model.
Unit 3: Data Modelling (cont.) · 2 hours
Analyze Speaking ERDish and drawing relationships. Explain structural and procedural business rules. Classify relationships. Introduce relational database concepts.
- Week 11Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 3: Data Modelling (cont.) · 4 hours
Explain Language to Access Data. Practical Information System: Demo POS for a Retail Store.
- Week 12Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 5: Ethical and Security Issues in Information Systems · 4 hours
Discuss challenges posed by Information Systems and technology. Explain Cyber Crime and Computer Virus. Discuss Information System Security.
- Week 13Module 3: Information Systems Development
Unit 5: Ethical and Security Issues in Information Systems (cont.) · 4 hours
Discuss Information System Ethics. Explain Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a glossary of key MIS terms and concepts from Units 1-6
- Practice drawing ER diagrams for different business scenarios from Unit 3
- Review examples of SQL queries and their results from Unit 3
- Summarize the main stages of the SDLC and their activities from Unit 1
- Study the ethical and security challenges discussed in Unit 5 and their solutions
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS815 about?
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.
How many units does BUS815 have?
BUS815, Management Information System, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 255 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS815?
BUS815 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS815 hard?
BUS815 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BUS815 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is BUS815 assessed?
BUS815 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting BUS815?
Basic computer literacy Introduction to Business Management
What can I do with BUS815?
IT Manager, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Business Intelligence Analyst and Information Security Analyst.