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DAM364Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Management Information Systems (Mis)

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Management Information Systems (MIS). It explores the definition of MIS, its goals, characteristics, advantages, and problems. The course covers various types of MIS, levels of management, and the role of information technology. It also discusses information representation, storage media, security, and modes of information communication, providing a comprehensive overview of MIS principles and applications.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Management Information SystemInformation TechnologyData RepresentationInformation SecurityLevels of Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Information Systems

2

Information Technology

3

Data and Information

4

Levels of Management

5

Information Security

6

Computer Networks

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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IT Manager

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System Analyst

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Database Administrator

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Information Security Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FinanceHealthcareEducationGovernmentRetail

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FUNCITENTALS

5h

Unit 1: Introduction to MIS

5 study hours
  • •Define MIS, its goals, characteristics, and advantages.
  • •Explain the relationship between data, information, and instruction.
  • •Identify components of MIS such as database and decision support systems.
Week
2

MODULE 1: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FUNCITENTALS

4h

Unit 2: Types of MIS

4 study hours
  • •Describe Databank MIS and its applications.
  • •Explain Predictive MIS and its role in decision making.
  • •Discuss Decision Taking MIS and Decision Making MIS.
Week
3

MODULE 1: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FUNCITENTALS

5h

Unit 3: Levels of Management

5 study hours
  • •Discuss the roles and responsibilities of Top Management Level.
  • •Explain the functions of Middle Management Level.
  • •Describe the activities of Operational Management Level.
Week
4

MODULE 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

4h

Unit 1: Overview of Information Technology

4 study hours
  • •Define Information Technology and its components.
  • •State the reasons for studying Information Technology.
  • •Discuss the ethics of Information Technology.
Week
5

MODULE 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

5h

Unit 2: Technologies for Information System

5 study hours
  • •Explain the functions of Electronic Mail.
  • •Describe the use of Teletext and Viewdata.
  • •Discuss the applications of Fax and Bulletin Board Systems.
Week
6

MODULE 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

4h

Unit 3: Internet

4 study hours
  • •Describe the origin of the Internet.
  • •State the requirements for Internet connectivity.
  • •Explain the information format on the Internet.
Week
7

MODULE 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

5h

Unit 4: Modes of Information Communication

5 study hours
  • •Explain Simplex, Duplex, and Network modes of information communication.
  • •Describe Stand-Alone, Batch Process, and Time-Sharing modes of computer operation.
  • •Define Terminal and Teleprocessing.
Week
8

MODULE 3: INFORMATION REPRESENTATION, STORAGE AND SECURITY

4h

Unit 1: Information Representation

4 study hours
  • •Describe ASCII and EBCDIC codes.
  • •Explain BCD, Excess 3-code, and Gray Code.
  • •Understand how information is represented in computer memory.
Week
9

MODULE 3: INFORMATION REPRESENTATION, STORAGE AND SECURITY

5h

Unit 2: Information Storage Media

5 study hours
  • •Describe Magnetic Tape and its uses.
  • •Explain Floppy Disk and Magnetic Disk.
  • •Discuss Flash Disk and CD-ROM.
Week
10

MODULE 3: INFORMATION REPRESENTATION, STORAGE AND SECURITY

4h

Unit 3: Information Security

4 study hours
  • •Define Computer Security and its importance.
  • •State the threats to computer security including viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
  • •Describe Information Security Measures such as backup, encryption, and firewalls.
Week
11

MODULE 1: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FUNCITENTALS

6h

Unit 1-3: Review of Module 1

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 1 concepts.
  • •Practice questions on Management Information Fundamentals.
Week
12

MODULE 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

6h

Unit 1-4: Review of Module 2

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 2 concepts.
  • •Practice questions on Information Technology.
Week
13

MODULE 3: INFORMATION REPRESENTATION, STORAGE AND SECURITY

6h

Unit 1-3: Review of Module 3

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 3 concepts.
  • •Practice questions on Information Representation, Storage and Security.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 MIS concepts.

2

Practice defining key terms from Units 4-7 weekly.

3

Review case studies from Units 8-10 and identify security vulnerabilities.

4

Focus on understanding the different levels of management and their information needs from Unit 3.

5

Practice applying different information representation methods from Unit 1 of Module 3.

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