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DAM382Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Information Systems Management

This course introduces the principles of information system management within the context of modern organizations. It explores the strategic use of IT, covering topics such as data management, system development, and e-business strategies. Students will learn to analyze the organizational and technological environments, manage corporate data, and address security and ethical considerations. The course aims to equip students with the skills to effectively manage information systems and align them with business goals.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Information SystemsData ManagementE-businessSystem IntegrationProject Management

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

Organizational Environment

2

Technology Environment

3

E-business Strategies

4

System Development

5

Data Management

6

Information Security

7

Project Management

8

Disaster Recovery

9

Mathematical Programming

10

CIO Responsibilities

Total Topics10 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Computer Fundamentals

💡 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 assessments

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

System Analyst

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Data Administrator

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Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Security Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

TelecommunicationsBankingManufacturingHealthcareE-commerce

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Importance of Information System Management

2h

Unit 1: The Organizational Environment

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the course objectives and structure.
  • •Define the organizational environment and its impact on information systems.
  • •Identify the external business environment factors.
Week
2

Module 1: The Importance of Information System Management

2h

Unit 2: The Technology Environment

2 study hours
  • •Examine the technology environment and its influence on information systems.
  • •Discuss hardware trends, including mobile and handheld devices.
  • •Explore software trends, such as open systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Week
3

Module 1: The Importance of Information System Management

2h

Unit 3: The Mission of Information Systems

2 study hours
  • •Understand the mission of information systems in organizations.
  • •Analyze the simple model of information systems and its evolution.
  • •Discuss the roles of system designers and information specialists.
Week
4

Module 2: Today's Strategic Imperative and E-Business

2h

Unit 1: Looking Inward: E-Business to Employee

2 study hours
  • •Explore the concept of e-business to employee and its implementation via intranets.
  • •Discuss the benefits of intranets, such as wider access to company information.
  • •Examine the challenges of managing intranets, including integrating legacy systems.
Week
5

Module 2: Today's Strategic Imperative and E-Business

2h

Unit 1: Looking Inward: E-Business to Employee

2 study hours
  • •Examine the business-to-consumer e-business model and its advantages.
  • •Discuss the potential problems faced in creating a successful B2C system.
  • •Analyze the retail value chain and how it can be organized around the Internet.
Week
6

Module 2: Today's Strategic Imperative and E-Business

2h

Unit 2: Looking Across: E-Business to Business

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of electronic data interchange (EDI) and its evolution.
  • •Discuss the traditional EDI system and its barriers.
  • •Explore Internet-based EDI and its advantages over traditional EDI.
Week
7

Module 2: Today's Strategic Imperative and E-Business

2h

Unit 3: Technical Consideration

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the technical considerations of e-business, including the evolution of the Internet.
  • •Examine the security measures against hacking, sniffing, and spoofing.
  • •Understand the importance of firewalls and encryption methods.
Week
8

Module 2: Today's Strategic Imperative and E-Business

2h

Unit 4: Legal and ethical Consideration

2 study hours
  • •Explore the legal and ethical considerations of e-business, including privacy.
  • •Discuss intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
  • •Understand legal jurisdiction and online contracting.
Week
9

Module 3: Technologies for Development System

4h

Unit 1: Foundations of System Development

2 study hours
  • •Examine the foundations of system development, including structured development.
  • •Discuss fourth-generation languages and software prototyping.
  • •Understand computer-aided software engineering (CASE).

Unit 2: System Integration

2 study hours
  • •Explain system integration, including database management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • •Discuss the role of middleware in connecting applications.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Week
10

Module 3: Technologies for Development System

2h

Unit 3: Internet Based Systems

2 study hours
  • •Explore Internet-based systems, including application servers.
  • •Discuss the Java development platform and its components.
  • •Understand application service providers (ASPs) and their services.
Week
11

Module 3: Technologies for Development System

2h

Unit 4: Project Management

2 study hours
  • •Understand the keys to project management success.
  • •Discuss the importance of discipline, planning, and documentation.
  • •Explore Internet project management and Web-based project management tools.
Week
12

Module 4: Managing Information Resources

4h

Unit 1: Managing Corporate Data Records

2 study hours
  • •Examine the problem of inconsistent data definitions and the importance of data dictionaries.
  • •Discuss the role of data administration in managing corporate data records.
  • •Understand the functions of data administration, including cleaning up data definitions and controlling shared data.

Unit 2: Managing Data

2 study hours
  • •Explore the three-level database model and its components.
  • •Discuss the four data models: hierarchical, network, relational, and object.
  • •Understand how data is distributed and the alternatives to true distributed databases.
Week
13

Module 4: Managing Information Resources

2h

Unit 3: Managing Information

2 study hours
  • •Discuss information management issues, including value, usage, and sharing.
  • •Examine the four types of information: internal record-based, internal document-based, external record-based, and external document-based.
  • •Understand the difference between information management and knowledge management.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives to ensure you understand the key concepts.

2

Practice solving mathematical programming problems from Unit 19 to improve your analytical skills.

3

Create a summary of the different e-business models discussed in Module 2.

4

Focus on understanding the security measures discussed in Unit 17 and their practical applications.

5

Develop a disaster recovery plan based on the principles in Unit 18, considering both internal and external resources.

6

Study the CIO's responsibilities outlined in Unit 21 and how they relate to the course topics.

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