MGT 2063

Management Information Systems

Course Outline

Eastern University, Sri Lanka Department of Management Faculty of Commerce and Management Undergraduate Programme 2011
Course Outline MGT 2063 Management Information System

01. Objective of the Course

The main objective of this course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about Management Information Systems in an organisational context. And also to provide an understanding of information needs of management, information technology used by various business subsystems, and how technology can be utilized for competitive advantage.

02. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to: 1. Relate and apply the diverse concepts in managing information systems. 2. Analyze the information needs of knowledge workers and management as well as how information systems might use to gain competitive advantage as an organizational resource. 3. Describe the role of information technology in the acquisition, production, and distribution of goods and services throughout the economy. 4. Judge the possible information systems solution to organizational problems (by identifying, analyzing, and proposing possible information systems solutions to organizational problems).

A.Anton Arulrajah@Department of Management, FCM, EUSL

MGT 2063

Management Information Systems

Course Outline

03. Evaluation Method

Final Examination Individual Assignment Mid semester examination Case Study Presentation (Group-Classroom based) Continuous Assessment -Total Total 10% 15% 10% 35% 100% 65%

04. Time Schedule:

Thursday Friday 10.45 a.m. 12.45 p.m. 11.45 a.m. - 12.45 p.m.

05. Instructor:
A.Anton Arulrajah (Senior Lecturer) Dept.of Mgt, FCM, EUSL E-mail: antonarulrajah@yahoo.com

06. Syllabus Outline # 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Topic

Information Systems in Global Business Today How Businesses Use Information Systems Information Systems, Organisations and Strategy Electronic Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technology Mid Semester Examination (02 hours) Foundation of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management Telecommunication, the Internet and Wireless Technology Ethical and Social Issues in Information System Information System Success and Failure Securing Information Systems

Hours 04 05 05 04 04 02 05 05 04 03 04 45

Date
21/07/11 (2), 22/07/11 (1) 28/07/11 (1) 28/07/11 (1), 29/07/11 (1) 04/08/11 (2), 05/08/11(1), 11/08/11 (2), 12/08/11 (1) 18/08/11 (2) 19/08/11 (1), 25/08/11 (2) 26/08/11 (1) 01/09/11 (2), 02/09/11 (1) 08/09/11 (1)

15/09/2011 (2)
08/09/11 (1), 09/09/11 (1), 16/09/11 (1), 22/09/11 (2) 23/09/11 (1), 29/09/11(2) 30/09/11 (1), 06/10/11 (1) 06/10/11 (1), 07/10/11(1) 13/10/11 (2) 14/10/11 (1), 20/10/11 (2) 21/10/11(1), 27/10/11 (2), 28/10/11 (1)

Total Hours

A.Anton Arulrajah@Department of Management, FCM, EUSL

MGT 2063

Management Information Systems

Course Outline

07. Teaching Strategy

Lecturing Case Study method Small group work Critical incidents Discussion Classroom exercises

08. Levels of Learning

Steps 01 and 02 can be achieved through active or passive learning Steps 03 to 06 require active learning which occurs in seminars, laboratory work, etc.

Know Define Repeat Record Relate Underline

Understan d Translate Describe Recognise Explain Express Identify Locate

Apply Interpret Apply Employ Dramatise Practice Illustrate Operate Schedule Sketch

Analyse Distinguish Analyse Appraise Calculate Compare Contrast Inspect Debate Question Categories

Synthesis e Compose Plan Propose Design Formulate Arrange Assemble Collect Create Organize Manage Prepare

Evaluate Judge Appraise Evaluate Rate Compare Revise Assess Estimate

A.Anton Arulrajah@Department of Management, FCM, EUSL

MGT 2063

Management Information Systems

Course Outline

09. Recommended Text Book:

Khalil, T.M (year), Management of Technology, The Key to Competitiveness and Wealth Creation, McGraw Hill.

Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. (2000), Management Information Systems, 6th ed. Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi. Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. (2006), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 9th ed. Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi. Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. (2009), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 10th ed. Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.

10. Evaluation Criteria - Presentation

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Level of Performance Group /Individual The presentation Criteria
Relevance to the learning outcomes Effective delivery skills Clear flow, clear structure Good structure and organisation Evidence of good preparation Appropriate non-verbal language (including eye contact) Effective use of visual aids clear, legible, relevant Ability to stimulate participation in the form of questions, discussions Ability to manage group discussion Ability to keep to agree time target

Low 1

High 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

TOTAL MARKS

A.Anton Arulrajah@Department of Management, FCM, EUSL