Manager's use of information technology to support decision makers at all levels. Integrates and uses management functions computer databases, accounting principles, model building, graphical representation. The course introduces the concepts of Database Management Systems for business applications. Issues in database architecture, design, administration, and implementation are covered. Projects are assigned on a mainframe DBMS and a microcomputer based DBMS to illustrate the concepts & applications. The course also illustrates decision support systems to support business intelligence. Overall the purpose of this course is to prepare students for the management of information resources in a computerized society. An integral part of the course is class work on case studies and a group class project.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Fadime ÜNEY-YÜKSEKTEPE
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not offered this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
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Principle Sources
• O’brien, James A. (2004) (0). Management Information Systems 6/e. McGraw-Hill.
• Haag, Stephen, & Cummings, Maeve & Dawkins, James (1997) (0). Management Information Systems for the Information Age. McGraw-Hill.
• Kroenke, David & Hatch, Richard (1994) (0). Management Information Systems, 3/e. McGraw-Hill.
• Coles, Sue & Jenny Rowley (2000) (0). Access 2000 - An Advanced Course for Students. Learning Matters Ltd.
Other Sources
• Laudon, Kenneth C. & Laudon, Jane P. (2007) (0). Management Information Systems, Managing The Digital Firm. 11/e. Prentice-Hall.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Management Information Management
Oral presentation
2. Week
Management Information Basics : Hardware, Software, Networking and Security
Oral presentation
3. Week
Data and Technology Management
Oral presentation
4. Week
Technology for Information Management
Oral presentation
5. Week
Information Management Strategy
Oral presentation
6. Week
Knowledge Management Strategy
Oral presentation
7. Week
Information Systems Strategy
Oral presentation
8. Week
Case studies
Oral presentation
9. Week
Managing IT Projects
Oral presentation
10. Week
Change Management
Oral presentation
11. Week
Building an information architecture
Oral presentation
12. Week
Managing information services quality
Oral presentation
13. Week
Managing ethical and legal issues
Oral presentation
14. Week
Case studies, review
Oral presentation
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Project(s)
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Knowledge about management processes and management skills
PO-2
Knowledge and application skills related to the methods and competencies required for solving engineering problems
PO-3
Knowledge about developing areas of manufacturing and service sectors
PO-4
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
PO-5
Experience and knowledge of scientific research and publishing within the frame of academic ethics
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define the aspects of management information systems, Identify and examine major business processes, Identify and analyze major networks components
LO-2
Recall basic functions of data flow diagrams
LO-3
Understand and develop data flow diagrams (DFD) for real life processes
LO-4
Explore and apply decision support systems to support business intelligence
LO-5
Discuss, apply and present the MIS concepts learnt onto a real life business project
