This is a dedicated web page for the standard course on Management Information Systems. The course is designed for BBA students with a focus on managerial models, implications and issues. A 3 credit hours course designed for 45 lectures in 15 weeks, it takes the audience through a systematic journey in the field of MIS.
Management Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
This unit aims to ensure that students acquire a managerial perspective on how information systems are used in organizations. Students will develop the ability to integrate the use of information systems into day-to-day operations and to participate in the creation of long-term business strategy. All managers require a working knowledge of IS to ensure that IS and IT investments and business decisions are soundly based and of benefit to the organization. In addition, an understanding of the use of IT can be a major factor in improving organizational and personal productivity. This course provides the participants with an understanding of ICT-based Information Systems concepts, frameworks, and models for defining business models, designing inter-organization business processes, describing technical compositions of MIS and assessing technology environments. Learning will be accomplished through lectures, case studies, group presentation, and research.
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:
- Have a general understanding of the current state of MIS
- Beware of the desired IT and Business alignments
- Be familiar with the state of the art research in the field of MIS
Curriculum
| Weeks | Topics |
| Week 1
Day 1: Introduction of the Course and Requirements Day 2: Introduction to Systems and Information Systems (Definitions, Functions & components) Day 3: The Digital Economy and Digital Firms Structure, Economics and Impacts
Chapter 1: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company.
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| Week 2
Day 4: Introduction to Organizations and Management Day 5: Introduction to Functional Level Systems (Sales, HR, Accounting and Production) Day 6: Functional Objectives and Cases
Chapter 2: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. |
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| Week 3
Day 7: Basics of Systems Examples of General and Information Systems Day 8: Types of Models Day 9: Case Studies Article: Geographical Systems: Systems and the dynamics of their components. ( http://www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/contents/4b.html) Chapter 3: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 4 Day 10: IT Fundaments Overview Issues related with IT Fundamentals Day 11: Introduction to Hardware Hardware related Management Issues Day 12: Software Computer and Enterprise Software Information System Specific Software Chapter 5 & 6: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 5 Day 13: Database Essentials Data Vs Information File Based System Day 14: Database Management Approach Relational Vs Object-Oriented Databases Day 15: Networking Essentials Networking Media and Topologies Internet and e-Commerce Chapter 7 & 8: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Article: Khalid S. Soliman & Brian Day Janz (2003). Examining the Inter-Organizational Information Systems. Week 6 Day 16: Transaction Processing and Management Reporting Day 17: TP Environment TPS Subsystems Day 18: Payroll System & Order Entry System Chapter 9: Charles Parker, Thomas Case. (2002). “Management Information Systems: Action & Strategy”. Week 7 Day 19: Inventory System Invoicing & Shipping Systems Account Receivable Day 20: Purchasing & Account Payable Day 21: General Ledger Chapter 9: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 8 Day 22: Management Reporting Types of Reports TPS Issues and Decisions Day 23: Case Studies on TPS Day 24: Revision for Mid Chapter 9: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 9 Day 25: Decision Support Systems Introduction of DSS Day 26: Components of DSS DSS Development Day 27: GDSS Executive Information System Chapter 10: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 10 Day 28: Knowledge Management Systems Day 29: Data Vs Information Vs Knowledge Debate Expert Systems Day 30: Components of KMS AI and Neural Networks Chapter 11: Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon (2016). “Management Information Systems: Managing a Digital Firm”.(14th Ed). Prentice Hall Company. Week 11 Day 31: IS in Functional Areas of Organization Day 32: Functional Information Systems Marketing IS Day 33: Manufacturing IS Chapter 13: Charles Parker, Thomas Case. (2002). “Management Information Systems: Action & Strategy” Week 12 Day 34: Human Resource IS Day 35: Information System Development Revisited Day 36: Contemporary Issues in IS/IT Chapter 13: Charles Parker, Thomas Case. (2002). “Management Information Systems: Action & Strategy” Week 13 Day 37: Privacy & Ethics Day 38: Security & Maintenance Day 39: Latest Trends in IS/IT Chapter 14: Charles Parker, Thomas Case. (2002). “Management Information Systems: Action & Strategy” Article: Chris Woodward (2001), CSC Research Services. Creating Information Systems Harmony (http://www.csc.com/features/2001/21.shtml) Week 14 Day 40: Case Study Presentation Day 41: Case Study Presentation Day 42: Case Study Presentation Week 15 Day 43: Case Study Presentation Day 43: Case Study Presentation Day 43: Review Sessionals Course Revision Final Exam |
Introduction to Information Systems: System and Information System Definitions and Components, Socio-Technical Perspective, The Digital Firm, Digital Revolution, Future Trends and Recommendations
Complementary Videos
- Future Vision of Information Technology & Our Life Style – YouTube
Information Systems in the Enterprise: IS to link the Enterprise internally and externally, IS from the hierarchical perspective, IS from the functional perspective, Trends in IS, Cases and Examples plus videos
IS, Organizations, Management, Strategy and Planning: Overview of Management and Organization, Essence of Decision Making, Strategies and Role of IS, IS Planning
IT Infrastructure and IT fundamentals, Drivers of IT, IT platforms, Key Issues and Decisions related to IT fundamentals, Software Platforms, Integrated Software Development, ERP
Complementary Cases on ERP
Fundamentals of Organizational Intelligence, Databases Approach Vs File Based Approach, Database Management Environment, Relational Database, Telecommunication Infrastructure, Wired Vs Wireless Networking, Intranet Vs Internet, E-Commerce
Organizational Information Systems: Transaction Processing Systems, TPS Introduction, Transaction Processing Key Activities, Booking, Issuance and Control Reports, Transaction Processing Cycle, Payroll, Inventory TPS, General Ledger
Selected Videos
Course Related Videos
Simple video demonstration on Information Systems
A Case Study Video on Wal-Mart’s Information System strengths and its association with information technologies
Example of a TPS – Tool to record employee’s work data
HP’s vision of seamless collaboration – video on HP “Halo”
Cloud Computing from a general user perspective – basic explanation to develop understanding on the concept
Pen PC – the future of handheld personal computers
Reference: All Videos are downloaded from Youtube for educational usage
Featured Instructor
Course Features
- Systematic progression through the concepts of information systems
- Case study approach using scenarios and examples from top international firms
- Local case studies and examples to contextualize the themes based on local situations
- Practical assignments and activities to invoke learning
- In class and online discussions to bring on surface key issues, controversies and hot debates
Assignments & Projects
This section is dedicated to the major assignments and projects in this course. The assignments and projects build up the important percentage of the assessment as the students are required to translate the learning from the course contents to practical scenarios and develop understanding on the managerial implications.
Assignment No 1
Identifying and classifying a Hierarchical Information System
Task:
- You need to identify any information system working in a proper organization
- Evaluate and categorize the IS as either TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS, OAS or KMS
- Explain briefly the major functions of the system and provide evidence for your choice of categorizing the system
Note:
- Present your findings in a properly format using the formal assignment guidelines
- Use standard formatting (12 Font for Text and 14 Font for Headings)
- Deadline for assignment is 21 November, 2017 at the end of lecture
Major Projects
Case Study Presentations
A Group task using the standard case study approach, students need to demonstrate understanding on the evolutionary developments in a selected organization
Requirements
- Students need to develop a proper case study using the case study development guidelines
- Eventually will present their findings in the shape of a Presentation in front of the class or classes on Multimedia
Assignment Details
- Students in groups of 5-7 will be assigned an organization (Preferably local organization)
- Case should be developed on one of the Systems in the Selcted Organization
- Students need to submit both Hard (Printed) and Soft copies (Computer files) of the Case itself and that of the PowerPoint Presentation
- This is day 1 so you can start working now!
- I will myself present at least one Case Study well before the presentation schedule so that you people have an ideaP:
Past Cases Study Presentation Systems
- Accounting System – WASA
- Fault Management System – PTCL
- Inventory Management System – Pakarab
- Sales Management System – Shalimar Glass Company
- Examination System – IMS
- Internet Customer Relation Management System – Mobilink
- Health Care Management Information Systems (HCMIS) – Lahore General Hospital
- Leaf Procurement Module of SAP ERP – PTC
- Ticket Reservation System – Pakistan Railways
- Sales Management System (Candila) – Fazal Pharmacy
- Sales and Distribution Module of SAP – Atlas Honda
- Human Resource Information System – MEPCO
Case Study Template & Sample Case Studies:
Sample Case Studies on Context Diagram
Case Study Presentation_Harley-Davidson Online
NADRA Swift Registration System
A Presentation Format for MIS Case Study
Due Date:
- Submission of proposals in the first week right after the Mid term exams
- Presentation will start in the 4th week after Mid term exams