Faculty of Business Administration in Hotat Bani Tamim
Department : Management Information Systems
Course Syllabus
CourseTitle
Credit Hours
Management Information System
3
Course Instructor: Mr. Zaid Altamami
Course
No.
MIS-201
Year (semester)
Pre-requisite
1435-1436 h
MGT-201 & CT140
Email: ziwwd@hotmail.com
Teaching Sessions
Office Hours
Sundays:
Sundays:
11 am-12:20 noon
10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays
Tuesdays:
10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m.
11 am-12:20 noon
Wednesdays:
10: 00 am – 1 noon
Course Objectives:
The course aims to achieve the following objectives:
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Explore and debate critical issues related to managing and administering the
information systems function.
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Investigate the overall information needed by an organization and the role
of
information systems in the organizational setting.
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Examine alternative ways to match the information systems functions to the
structure and the behavior of the organization.
Rataionale:
This course focuses on how to use and manage a variety of information technologies to revitalize
business processes, improve managerial decision making, and gain competitive advantage. It also
supports enterprise collaboration among the networked enterprises in today’s global business
environment.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
 Explore & debate critical issues related to managing and administering the IS function.
 Investigate the overall information needs of an organization and the role of information systems
in providing them.
 Examine alternative ways to match the information systems function to the structure and
behavior of the organization.
Course Content:
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Introduction
Introduction explains why Information Systems are essentials, defines the business
perspective and why IS are so important in the business life cycle, Students will
understand the complimentarily of IT assets to the business need. Finally they will
be able to distinguish between the computer literacy and information systems
literacy.
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Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
 Features of organizations do managers need to know about to build and use
information systems successfully.
 The impact of information systems on organizations.
 Porter’s competitive forces model that help companies develop competitive
strategies using information systems.
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Information Technology Infrastructure.
 Information Technology Infrastructure: Computer Hardware.
 Information Technology Infrastructure: Computer Software.
 Managing Hardware and software Technology.
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Foundation of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management.
 The Database Approach to Data Management.
 Database Management Systems.
 Using Databases to Improve Business Performance and decision Making.
 Managing Data Resources.
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Network and Telecommunications.
 Telecommunications and Networking in today’s Business World.
 Communications Networks.
 The Global Internet.
 The Wireless Revolution.
 Electronic Commerce and the Internet.
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Securing Information Systems.
 System Vulnerability and Abuse.
 Business Value of Security and Control.
 Establishing a Framework for Security and control.
 Technologies and Tools for Protecting Information Resources.
Required Textbook:
"Essentials of Management of Information systems", 9th Edition, by Kenneth C.Laudon and
Jane P.Laudon, PEARSON
Suggested Readings:
1. O'Brien, Marakas (2008), Management Information Systems; McGraw-Hill, Eighth
Edition.
2. Barbara C. McNurlin, Ralph H. Sprague (2006), Information Systems Management in
practice; Prentice Hall, Eighth Edition.
3. B.C. McNurlin and R.H. Sprague (2005), Management Information Systems in
Practice; Prentice Hall, Inc. Seventh Edition
Electronic Resources:
Journal of Management Information Systems: http://www.jmis-web.org/
Journal of Management Information Systems:
http://www.mesharpe.com/mall/results1.asp?ACR=mis
Writing Guidelines: Valuable websites related to APA style:
http://apastyle.apa.org/
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/index.aspx
Grading Procedures:
Assessment
Assessment task
Week due
Proportion of
Final Grade
1
Assignments, Attendance, &
Participation
2
Mid Term Exam
7th
20%
4
Quizzes
Every two
weeks
10%
5
Group Project
13th
10%
6
Final examination
14th
50%
Total
100%
Every Week
10%
Statement on Technology Use:
Please note that communication devices such as cell phones, Blackberries, etc. capable of
sending and or receiving electronic communication and all entertainment devices must be
turned off and kept off throughout the class session. Receiving or sending communication
or entertainment during class disrupts the learning environment and is rude to those around
you. You can use laptops only with the express permission of the instructor. If you are
permitted to use your laptop for note-taking purposes, internet connections are prohibited
unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
Class Etiquette:
I need your cooperation to ensure orderly conduct of the lectures.
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Please arrive on time. If you have to leave early on a particular day, for a valid reason,
please let me know in advance; also, try to find a seat near an aisle to minimize
disruption to others. You may not come and go as you please.
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For the exams, please arrive on time and take your seat promptly. You may start
only when I announce the start of the exam and you must stop and hand-in your exams
when the exam ends.
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Private discussions, including scribbling notes, among students are disruptive to others.
If you have a question or something to contribute to the class discussions please share it
with all of us.
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During class discussions and interactions, all opinions and thoughts related to the course
topics must be respected. Mutual respect is crucial in the class setting and the learning
environment.
Exams:
The exam
is closed-book,
closed-notes,
with
a combination of multiple choices,
false/true questions, filling the blank; short answer questions, and/or essays. You may use a
calculator, but sharing one is not permitted. Also, devices capable of wireless transmission
are not allowed. You will be responsible for the assigned chapters, any material covered in
class, and the assigned readings.
Team Mini-Projects Guidelines:
1. A hardcopy of your group project .
3. A fifteen -minute oral presentation to be delivered during classes .
Getting Help:
If you have questions about any aspect of the course, feel free to ask me. If it is a quick
question, you can catch me before or after the class, or during the break in between. If you
want more time or privacy, you can come to my office hour. If you cannot come during
office hours, you can contact me for an appointment. The best way to reach me is by e-mail.
I check it all the time.
Statement of Academic Integrity:
Salman Bin Abdulaziz University seeks to maintain an optimal and favorable learning
environment. General principles of academic honesty include the concept of respect for the
intellectual property of others and the obligations both to protect one’s own academic work
from misuse by others as well as to avoid using another’s work as one’s own. All students
are expected to understand and abide by these principles