Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems
Course Title
Advanced Topics in
Management Information
Systems
Prerequisites
ENGLISH
CODE/NO
ARABIC
CODE/NO
CREDITS
Th.
Pr.
Tr.
TCH
MIS 458
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3
0
0
3
MIS 451
The course is offered at [ ] 1st semester [√] 2nd semester [ ] summer
[]
The course is [ ] required [√] elective [ ]
Course Description:
The topics for this course will be selected by the instructor and would be related to
Management Information Systems. The topics selected by the instructor would be based on
recent developments and most modern technology not covered in other courses.
Course Objectives:
1. Expose students to the most recent developments in the field of management
information systems.
2. Foster student learning in the most modern technology and tools used in MIS.
3. Teach specialized topics not included in other courses.
4. Create students awareness of new developments of the latest technology influencing
MIS.
Scientific Contents:
1. The topics for this course would be selected by the instructor.
2. The topics of this course will be different from the topics of other courses.
3. The course topics would closely relate to the area of management information systems.
4. The topics of this course would be on most recent developments in the field of
technology or tools used by MIS.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Undergo an extensive study and in-depth analysis of the specialist topics in MIS.
2. Acquire knowledge of the most advanced developments and modern tools related to
MIS.
3. Be aware of the emerging trends.
4. Develop analytical and research skills in the area of Management Information Systems.
Assessment Methods:
1. Mid Term and Final Exams.
2. Participation and performance during the lectures.
3. Assignments / Case Study Projects.
Text Book: There is no textbook for this course. The instructor may provide references
depending on the topics chosen.
Supplementary References: Suitable websites on Internet .
Time table for distributing Theoretical course contents
Remarks
Subject
Remarks
Week
Introduction
1
2
3
Topic 1 Part 1
Topic 1 Part 2
4
Topic 2 Part 1
5
Topic 2 Part 2
Topic 3 Part 1
6
7
8
9
Topic 3 Part 2
Topic 4 Part 1
Topic 4 Part 2
10
11
Topic 5 Part 1
Topic 5 Part 2
12
Topic 6 Part 1
13
Topic 6 Part 2
14
Summary of the topics
Final Exam