Management Information System
Overview
1. Computer and Information Processing
What is a Computer System? Binary System; The Central Processing Unit and Primary Storage; Secondary Storage.
2. Information System Software
What is Software? System Software; Application Software.
3. Managing Data Resources
Organizing Data in a Traditional File Environment; A Modern Database Environment; Designing Databases
4.Telecommunications
The Telecommunications Revolution; Components and Functions of a Telecommunication system; Types of Telecommunications Networks; EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
5. The Internet and Enterprise Networking
Enterprise Networking; The Internet; Connectivity, Standards and Intranets; Electronic Commerce: A Tale of Two Companies (Group Case Study)
6. The Strategic Role of Information Systems
Key Systems Applications in the Organization; Information as a Strategic Resource; How Information Systems can be uses for Competitive Advantage
7. Foundation of Electronic Commerce
Business Information Systems; Human Resource Information Systems; Accounting Information Systems; Business to Consumer Commerce; Customer Value and the Internet; Business-to-Business Commerce; Online Transaction Processing; Amazon.com; Success and Expansion in Electronic Commerce (Group Case Study)
8. System Success and Failure: Implementation
Information System Failure
Causes of Information systems Success and Failure
9. Enhancing Management Decision Making
Decision-Support Systems (DSS)
Executive Support Systems (ESS)
Credit hours/ Marks:- 3
Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon (2000), Management Information Systems: New Approaches to Organization and Technology. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
James A. OB, Introduction to Information Systems: Essentials for the Internet Worked Enterprise.