Southeast University
School of Business Studies
Course Outline 2016
MIS 5122: MIS & Decision Making Techniques
Spring Semester
Program : Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course Title (Code) : MIS & Decision Making Techniques (MIS-5122)
Time: 08.30~09.30 (S), 08.30~09.30 (T)
Class Room: 605
Section: B
Instructor: Md. Golam Kibria
Cell: +8801724844177
E-mail address: mgkibria@seu.ac.bd
Website: www.golamkibria.webly.com
Designation: Lecturer
Room No: 209
Counseling Hours:
04.00-06.30 (S & T)
10.00-05.00 (Thursday)
Course Description:
Studies the important uses of information technology in organizations. Includes information
requirements and flow, system design and analysis methodologies, the generation and accumulation of
data for decision making, and the implementation and control of information systems.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to
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Discuss the roles played by information technology in today’s business and define various
technology architectures on which information systems are built
Define and analyze typical functional information systems and identify how they meet the needs
of the firm to deliver efficiency and competitive advantage
Define the relationships between the non-MIS manager and the MIS function and identify the
role of the non-MIS manager in areas such as MIS strategic planning, end-user liaison support,
customer-facing systems, and decision support systems
Define and analyze various MIS management responsibilities, including planning, budgeting,
project management, and personnel management
Text Books:
Management Information System, Managing the Digital Firm, Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon. 12th
Edition, Prentice Hall, India.
Microsoft Excel 2013: Data Analysis and Business Modeling, Wayne L. Winston, Microsoft Press
Reference Book:
Management Information Systems, James A O’ Brian Latest Edition, Prentice Hall
“You Can, If You Try”
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Content Outline
Topics
Chapter-1: Information Systems in Global Business Today
Define information systems, Explain how information systems transform business,
and Establish the value that information systems have for a business, Name the
disciplines involved in information systems.
Chapter-2: Global E-business and Collaboration
Explain business processes, Recognize how systems serve different groups in
business, Explain how systems improve organizational performance, Describe how
technology contributes towards collaboration and teamwork within a company
Chapter-3: Information Systems, Organization, and Strategy
Identify the impact information systems have on an organization, Define Porter’s
competitive forces model and how it helps a company develop competitive
strategies using information systems, Generalize the importance of learning about
the security of the systems people use.
Lab Session: Range Names, SUM, AVRAGE, MAX, MIN, and Count.
1st Mid Term Exam
Chapter-6: Foundations of Business Intelligence: Database Management
Identify why information policies, data administration, and data quality assurance
are essential for managing the firm’s data resources, Discuss why information
systems are vulnerable to destruction, error, and abuse, Identify the business value
of security and control, Describe the components of an organizational framework
for security and control, Explain the most important tools and technologies for
safeguarding information resources.
Chapter-7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology
Telecommunications, the internet and Wireless Technology: Telecommunications
and Networking in Today’s business, Communication Networks, Global Internet,
Wireless Revolution.
Chapter-8: Securing Information Systems
Identify why information policies, data administration, and data quality assurance
are essential for managing the firm’s data resources, Discuss why information
systems are vulnerable to destruction, error, and abuse, Identify the business value
of security and control, Describe the components of an organizational framework
for security and control, Explain the most important tools and technologies for
safeguarding information resources.
Lab Session: Lookup Functions , IF statements, and Pivot Tables
2nd Mid Term Exam
Chapter-9: Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy
Enterprise Applications: Enterprise Systems, Supply Chain Management Systems,
Customer Relationship Management Systems, Enterprise Applications
Chapter-10: E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
Name unique features of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods, Identify
the principal e-commerce business and revenue models, Describe how e-commerce
has transformed marketing, Explain how e-commerce has affected business-tobusiness transactions, Summarize the role of mobile commerce in business and
what the most important m-commerce applications are.
Chapter-12: Enhancing Decision Making
Name the different types of decisions and how the decision-making process works,
Identify how information systems support the activities of managers and
management decision making, Define how business intelligence and business
analytics support decision making, Describe the different decision-making
constituencies in an organization use of business intelligence, Explain the role of
information systems in helping people working in a group make decisions more
efficiently.
Lab Session: Goal Seek“You
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Scenario Analysis
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Final Exam
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COURSE GRADING COMPONENTS
Students participated in this course will be assessed for grading based on class participation,
assignment, term paper and exams including three quizzes, two mid terms, and final exams. It is
highly expected that students will participate in all components of assessment with due care,
and will maintain regularity, consistency and integrity in all cases. Proper guideline and
instruction for assignments and term paper will be delivered in class time to time. Any late
submission of assignments and term papers will obviously be RECEIVED with proportionate
PENALTY.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:
The Final Grade will be based on the following scheme.
Marks Distribution
Distribution
Marks
Class Participation
5%
Case/Assignment
10%
Term Paper & Presentation
10%
Midterms (M1*.25+ M2*.25)
50%
Final Exam
25%
Total
100%
Grades will be assigned based on the policy of Southeast University.
PADAGOGY:
Teaching methods include readings, lectures, group discussions, exercises, assignments, and
presentation. Lectures are designed such that ensure greater scholar participation.
“You Can, If You Try”