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This document provides a course description and outline for a Management Information Systems course (CIT 361). The course introduces students to key information technologies and applications used in modern business operations. Over 12 weeks, topics will include IT infrastructure, e-business, databases, security, and building information systems. Students will learn to evaluate and use computer systems from a management perspective. The course aims to help students understand how information technology can provide strategic benefits to businesses. Students will be continuously assessed and take a final exam to test their understanding of the concepts covered.

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Course Outline 20222ITC 485

This document provides a course description and outline for a Management Information Systems course (CIT 361). The course introduces students to key information technologies and applications used in modern business operations. Over 12 weeks, topics will include IT infrastructure, e-business, databases, security, and building information systems. Students will learn to evaluate and use computer systems from a management perspective. The course aims to help students understand how information technology can provide strategic benefits to businesses. Students will be continuously assessed and take a final exam to test their understanding of the concepts covered.

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AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND

ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS – CIT 361

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Information Technology (IT) has transformed all aspects of 21st century business and everyday
life. It is vital that future managers in every area of business have a working knowledge of
modern IT, practical experience in its use, and management perspective on how IT is used in
organizations. This course introduces information technologies that are critical to modern
business, and discuss applications in various aspects of business operations. The real value that
student will gain from MIS course will come from understanding the strategic business
possibilities inherent at the intersection of business and information technology

COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, students should be able to:

• Identify the major components of a computer system, including hardware, software,


operating systems and operating environments as they apply to information systems.
• Evaluate, select, and use computer-based information systems from a management
perspective.
• Understand the interdependence and functionality of the hardware and software
components of information systems and work with the MIS staff to make technical
decisions.
• Design and develop basic MIS applications such as spreadsheet, database, and web
development.
• Understand how to utilize large-scale computer applications systems to assist with
business management and operations.

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COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topic, Activity, Materials/software Date
Week 1 Course Introduction
Information Systems in Global Business Today 7-Jul-2022
Week 2 Global E-Business and Collaboration: How
Businesses Use Information Systems 14-Jul-2022
Week 3 Information System, Organizations, and Strategy 21-Jul-2022
Week 4 IT infrastructure and Emerging Technologies 28-Jul-2022
Week 5 Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and
Information Management 4-Aug-2022
Week 6 Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless
Technology 11-Aug-2022
Week 7 Securing Information Systems 18-Aug-2022
Week 8 Achieving operational excellence and customer
intimacy: enterprise Applications 25-Aug-2022
Week 9 E-Commerce: Digital markets, digital Goods 1-Sep-2022
Week 10 Managing Knowledge 8-Sep-2022
Week 11 Enhancing Decision Making 15-Sep-2022
Week 12 Building Information Systems 22-Sep-2022

Mode of Assessment
Continuous Assessment 40 marks
End of Semester Examinations 60 marks

Reference(s)

• Course Manual

• Laudon, Kenneth C., and Laudon, Jane P., Management Information Systems: Managing
Digital Firm, Seventeenth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2022.

• Schultheis, R., and Sumner, M, Management Information Systems: The Managers View,
4th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill (TMH) India

• Davis, G., and Olson, M., Management Information Systems: Conceptual Foundations,
Structure & Development, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill (TMH) Publications India

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