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MBA815Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Management Information System

This course, Management Information Systems, is designed to provide postgraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of designing and developing information management systems within organizations. It explores the evolution of systems development, key principles, and phases in a typical systems lifecycle. Students will learn strategic planning for information systems, concept development, requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and maintenance. The course also covers dynamic systems development methods, project management, risk assessment, and geographic information systems.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Management Information SystemsSystems DevelopmentStrategic PlanningProject ManagementRisk Assessment

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Systems Development Life Cycle

2

Information System Development Methods

3

Strategic Planning

4

System Design

5

Project Management

6

Risk Assessment

7

Geographic Information Systems

Total Topics7 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

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

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Database Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

GIS Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentUtilitiesUrban PlanningEnvironmental ManagementTelecommunications

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3h

Unit 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3 study hours

•Understand the objectives, purpose, scope, and applicability of SDLC.
•Explore different SDLC models like Waterfall, RAD, JAD, Prototyping, Spiral.

Week

2

Module 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3h

Unit 2: Overview of Information System Development Methods

3 study hours

•Examine the concept of information system development and the evolution of methods.
•Analyze the paradoxes in method use and the popularity of local methods.

Week

3

Module 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3h

Unit 3: Strategic Planning for Design of Information Systems

3 study hours

•Define strategic information systems planning and its association with strategic planning.
•Identify factors that initiate strategic information system planning.

Week

4

Module 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3h

Unit 4: Initiation of System Design and Development

3 study hours

•Explain the factors that trigger the initiation of information system design.
•Identify activities that constitute the initiation process.

Week

5

Module 1: Overview of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

3h

Unit 5: Concept Development and Planning of System Design

3 study hours

•Understand concept development in designing information systems.
•Explain planning in designing information systems.

Week

6

Module 2: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3h

Unit 1: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3 study hours

•Understand requirement analysis in designing information systems.
•Identify tasks in the requirement analysis phase.

Week

7

Module 2: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3h

Unit 2: Design of System

3 study hours

•Understand the design phase in designing information systems.
•Identify tasks in the design phase of system development.

Week

8

Module 2: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3h

Unit 3: Development, Integration and Testing of Information System

3 study hours

•Understand system development, integration, and testing phases.
•Identify tasks in the development, integration, and testing phases.

Week

9

Module 2: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3h

Unit 4: Implementation and Disposition of System

3 study hours

•Know system implementation and disposition phases.
•Identify tasks in the implementation and disposition phases.

Week

10

Module 2: Requirements Analysis of System Design

3h

Unit 5: Operations and Maintenance of System Design

3 study hours

•Identify different types of maintenance.
•Understand operations and maintenance phase.

Week

11

Module 3: Dynamic Systems Development Method

3h

Unit 1: Dynamic Systems Development Method

3 study hours

•Explain dynamic systems development method.
•Identify basic principles of dynamic systems development method.

Week

12

Module 3: Dynamic Systems Development Method

6h

Unit 2: Project Management

3 study hours

•Understand what project management is and how it has developed.
•Identify requirements for successful project management implementation.

Unit 3: Project Planning

3 study hours

•Explain project planning.
•Understand why it is necessary to write a project specification.

Week

13

Module 3: Dynamic Systems Development Method

6h

Unit 4: Risk Assessments and Management

3 study hours

•Understand risk assessment and management in context of MIS as a project.
•Learn processes to assess and manage MIS projects risks.

Unit 5: Design and Planning for GIS

3 study hours

•Understand the process of developing a geographic information system.
•Compare the lifecycle of GIS to other project models.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Review all key terms and definitions from each unit and create flashcards.

3

Practice applying SDLC models to different scenarios to understand their practical implications.

4

Focus on understanding the relationships between different project management activities.

5

Review examples of risk assessment and mitigation strategies and apply them to hypothetical projects.

6

Practice designing basic GIS layouts and performing spatial analysis tasks.

7

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you struggled.

8

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

9

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

10

Review all diagrams and flowcharts related to system design and development.

11

Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

12

Take practice exams to simulate the exam environment and identify areas for improvement.

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