School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ Business Administration
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
This course focuses on the personal and organizational aspects of the management information systems (MIS) function. Technical topics related to computer hardware and software are also covered. The basic theme is the types of computer-based applications used at different levels of the organization and how computer technology helps individuals do their jobs. This course provides a general overview of information systems in business. It provides an organizational perspective on how information technology can be used to create competitive firms, manage global organizations, and deliver products and services that benefit customers.
Textbook and / or References
1. Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (K. Laudon and J. Laudon, 2022, 17th Global Edition, ISBN-10: 1-292-40328-4, Pearson).
The aim of this course is to provide students with the definitions of data and information, their differences and importance, to analyze and compare different types of information systems, to provide the ability to interpret information, and to convey the functioning of management information systems for businesses as a whole.
1. Be able to explain the relationships between management, information, and systems.
2. Understand how a manager's need for information relates to his or her position in the organization.
3. Learn how hardware, software, data, people, and procedures come together to form an information system.
4. Be informed about how information technology can help a business gain a competitive advantage.
5. Be informed about the evolution of computer-based information systems.
6. Learn basic computer hardware, software, and data concepts.
7. Learn the types of information systems needed to support different levels of business.
8. Understand the process of analyzing, designing, and developing an information system.
9. Gain a perspective on the needs and roles of Management Information Systems in businesses.
10. Be sensitive to critical issues related to the professionalism of Management Information Systems, such as international information flow, legal and ethical issues in information use, data security and privacy.
11. Develops problem-solving and managerial decision-making skills using information systems and information technology.
Week 1: Course Introduction - Information Systems in Global Business
Week 2: Information Systems in Global Business - Global E-Business and Collaboration
Week 3: Global E-Business and Collaboration - Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
Week 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems - IT Infrastructure and New Technologies
Week 5: Fundamentals of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
Week 6: Telecommunications, Internet, and Wireless Technologies - Midterm Exam
Week 7: Securing Information Systems
Week 8: Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
Week 9: E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Products
Week 10: Information Management - Improving Decision Making Processes
Week 11: Building Information Systems - Creating the Business Case for Information Systems and Managing Projects
Week 12: Managing Global Systems
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm 40 %
• Final 60 %
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