MGW3381 - Management information systems

Leader: Dr Tee Ding Ding

Offered

Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The components of IT; characteristics of hardware, software and telecommunications; types of information systems; networking and the worldwide web; managing 'information' workers; using IT to promote business objectives and gain competitive advantage; systems development methodology; IT-enabled transformation to create adaptive, flexible organisations; social and system issues associated with IT; managerial problems posed by IT. Computer laboratory exposure to a variety of applications software including electronic mail, project management, graphics, and other decision support software.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• define MIS in terms of its historical perspective and its role in organisations today;
• list core principles of MIS and comment critically on their implications in improving the competitive position of businesses;
• apply principles of management thought and practice in a simulated, competitive business environment;
• define components of competitive intelligence and practice competitor analysis;
• develop critical thinking skills and experience business decision-making from a long-term, senior manager?s perspective and improve team skills.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (2000 words): 20%
Assignment 2 (3000 words): 30%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact hours

3 hours class contact

Prerequisites

MGW1010

Prohibitions

MGF3381