Oman College of Management & Technology
Department of Computer Science
Baraka, Oman
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802101 - Management Information System
Course Code:
802101
Course Name:
Management Information System
Semester/Session: Second - 2015 – 2016
Credit Hours:
3 Hrs
Course Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Dr. Adalia L. Martin
Email: adalia.martin@omancollege.edu.om
URL: http://www.omancollege.edu.om/adalia
Class sections and Lectures:
Mon. and Wed.: 8:30 to 10 AM Rm. C2
Instructor Office Hours:
Sun, Tue, Thu 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Mon, Wed 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Course Description
This introductory course will provide theoretical concepts and background of
understanding the role of information and technology and management information
system in today’s business environment. Topics include the organizations, management
and networked enterprise, information technology infrastructure, key system applications
for digital age, building and managing systems.
Course objectives
After completing this course, students must be able to understand:
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The role of information systems in business today.
The perspectives and different approaches to information system.
The hardware and software platform trends.
The challenges posed by enterprise applications.
How enterprise systems help businesses achieve operational excellence.
New and alternative methods of building and managing systems in the digital firm
era.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course students must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and
ability to:
1. Use of both business and software skills in real-world business applications.
(Business Application Skills)
2. Demonstrates both business knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheet, database,
and Web page/blog creation tools. (Business Application Skills)
3. Ability to use Internet tools to access information, conduct research, or perform
online calculations and analysis. (Internet Skills)
4. Ability to research a specific topic, analyze a problem, think creatively, suggest a
solution, and prepare a clear written or oral presentation of the solution, working
either individually or with others in a group. (Analytical, Writing and Presentation
Skills)
Teaching Methods
The course will be based on the following teaching and learning activities:
1. Lectures
2. Assignment
3. Quizzes
4. Case Studies/Group Work
Course Plan
Week
1-2
3–4
5
8
9 - 10
13
14 - 15
16
Topic
Information System in Global Business Today
Information Systems, Organizations and Strategy
Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
FIRST EXAM
IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
Foundations of Business Intelligence
SECOND EXAM
Telecommunication, Internet and Wireless Technology
Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy
Building and Managing Information Systems
FINAL EXAM
Evaluation Plan
Modes Of Assessment
First Exam (Theoretical)
Second Exam (Theoretical)
Participation
Final Exam (Theoretical)
Score
20%
20%
10%
50%
* Makeup exams will be offered for valid reasons only. Makeup exams may be different
from regular exams in content and format.
Notes:
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Attendance Lectures attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed maximally
of 15% absentia of the total module hours.
Assignments are required to be solved independently to assist students in
gaining programming skills and helping them to prepare to the practical exam.
Any given assignment must be worked out by the student himself.
Cheating is a religious and ethical crime and any case of cheating will be treated
according to the university rules
Teaching Resources
Reference Book: Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems. Managing the
Digital Firm, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall 2013