Offered
Sunway First semester 2008 (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
Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Contact hours
3 hours class contact
Prerequisites
MGW1010
Prohibitions
MGF3381
