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This course aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the role of information systems in modern organizations and how these systems can be effectively managed to achieve organizational objectives. The course will focus on the various components of a management information system, including hardware, software, data, and people, and the strategic use of information systems in decision-making.

After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;

Introduction To Management Information Systems:

• The definitions of management information system (MIS).
• Mis evolution.
• Key features of mis.
• Management and functions of a manager.
• Managers and the environment.
• The concept of information system, and knowledge.
• The role and impact of management information systems in an organization.
• The key concepts of mis:
  • Management information system and computer.
  • Management information system and academic.
  • Mis and users.
• Approaches to mis development.
• Importance of mis in a competitive business environment.

Identifying Information Systems & Information Technology:

• Information System, its evolution, types and components.
• Database and Database Management System.
• Key Concepts and Types of Database Management Systems and Database Languages.
• Computer Networking and Its Key Components and types.
• What is Network Architecture?
• Information Systems Software.
• Information Systems V/s Information Technology.
• ERP, process mapping, Implementation Management and its components.
• Cloud Computing in Management Information Systems.
• Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems.

Appraising Information Systems and Organization Strategy:

• Organization and Information Systems and How Information Systems Impact Organizations and Business Firms?
• Competency, Competitive Advantage, its dimensions.
• Strategic Information System.
• Types of Information System Strategies.
• Management Information System and Competitive Advantage.
• The Internet’s Impact on Competitive Advantage.
• Porter’s Five Forces and Competitive Advantage.
• The Value Chain Analysis and Competitive Advantage.
• Information Systems Products and Services.
• Types of Information Systems to Support Business Processes.
• Alignment Between IS Strategy and Business Strategy.
• The People in Information Systems.

Recognizing Information Systems Development and Globalization:

• Understand the nature and process of Information Systems Development, its lifecycle, and Implementation Methodologies.
• Learn about Software Development Processes, models and technologies.
• Understand the nature, generations and types of Programming Language.
• Appreciate the concept of Globalization and the role of IT in Globalization.
• Learn about Information Systems Ethics and the Code of Ethics.
• Appreciate Acceptable Use Policies and Intellectual Property in IT.
• The concept of Privacy in Information Systems, its challenges and future trends.

Understanding the Role of MIS in Decision-Making, System Design and Modeling:

• Understand Decision-Making dynamics and process
• Types of decision-making, especially at the managerial level.
• Understanding and applying the decision-making models, including the decision support system (DSS) and its components.
• Analysing the Information Requirements of Key Decision-making Groups in a Firm.
• Identifying and preparing for trends in Decision Support and Business Intelligence.
• Understanding System Modelling and its Types.
• Learn about how Management Information Systems help in Decision Making.