Module Code and Title:       CSC310 (Elective II)  Management Information Systems

Programme:                          BCA

Credit Value:                         12

Module Tutor:                       Libni Thomas

General Objective: The overall objective of the module is to familiarize students with the main aspects of information systems for managerial use. The module will also enable students to consider the applications of IT in general management and informed decision making. Students will be exposed to the various methods of generating information that are used by the managements of organisations for decision making, control of activities, and operation

Learning Outcomes – On completion of the module, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the basic principles underlying the field of Management Information Systems (MIS).
2. Effectively communicate the benefits of MIS in a business context.
3. Evaluate technology alternatives available to solve problems in an MIS context.
4. Apply system development & project management principles to sample MIS cases.
5. Identify and analyse requirements for information systems.
6. Explain why information systems are required and can facilitate the functioning and management of organizations.
7. Identify how information systems relate to various organizational structures.

Learning and Teaching Approach:

Assessment Approach:

A. Individual Assignment: Portion of Final Mark: 10%

Students should submit two assignments each of size 1000 words, related to Managing Information System Resources and Different Foundations of Information Systems to obtain this 10%. The first one will be before the midterm and it constitutes half of the total 10% allocated. The second one will be after them midterm. 40% will be awarded for explanation of purpose, 40% for content and 20% for illustrating its applications

B. Project/Case Study: Portion of Final Mark: 15%

Students are given a problems related to the information system and decision making concepts to obtain 10% of the assessment. 40% will be awarded for solving the problem, 40% for analysing the problem and 20% for the overall report.

C. Presentation on Project/Case Study: Portion of Final Mark: 15%

The presentation is based on the project or case study that the students carry out. The presentation criteria are set, so that students are judged objectively. Separate mark is allocated for group synergy; this is to encourage collaborative learning among the students. 30% will be awarded for content of the presentation, 15% for preparedness, 10% for timing, 15% for group coordination, 15% for handling of Q&A session and 15% for presentation skill.

D. Class Test: Portion of Final Mark: 10%

This is a written test conducted within the class for duration of 30-40 minutes. There will two such tests, one before midterm comprising of topics from the beginning to the quarter point of the subject matter and the other after the midterm comprising of topics from after the midterm to quarter pointer after midterm. Each of these tests requires the students to answer/solve 4 questions/answers.

E. Midterm Examination: Portion of Final Mark: 20%

This a college wide examination conducted at the half-way into the semester. This examination is conducted for 1 hour and 30 Minutes and it includes all topics till the half-way point in the subject matter.

Prerequisites: CAP102

Subject Matter:

1. Introduction to Information Systems
   • Meaning, need of an efficient Information System (IS).
   • Basic concepts
   • Information requirements for planning
   • Coordination
   • Control for various levels in business and industry
   • Types of Information and Information Systems
2. Organizational Foundations of Information System
   • Contemporary approaches to Information Systems.
   • Challenges of information systems
   • The strategic role of information in organizations and management and its changing conceptions
   • Strategic role and implications
   • Issues for managers
   • Interrelationship between information Systems and organization
   • Information Systems and Organization
   • Information management and Decision Making
   • Change Management
3. Technical Foundations of Information Systems
   • Computers and Information processing
   • Generation of hardware
   • Types of computers
   • Types of secondary storage
   • Types of input output devices.
   • Information technology trends
   • Information System Software
   • Organization of information
   • Files and databases
   • Traditional data processing system Vs. modern database
   • Environment
   • Designing databases for information systems
   • Managerial requirement for database systems
   • Telecommunications
   • Information Architecture
4. Building Information System: Design and Development
   • Tools and Techniques of Systems building
   • Documenting decision rules
   • Structured analysis and design
   • Information flow charts
   • Decision Support System
   • Building and managing Expert Systems
5. Managing Information System Resources
   • Data administration
   • Data planning
   • Controlling the Data resource
   • Organizational control and strategic planning
   • Choosing alternatives
   • Personnel
   • Strategic Transitions

Reading List:

1. Essential Reading:
   • Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2007). Essentials of business information systems (7th ed.): Pearson Prentice Hall.
   • Sadagopan, S. (2014). Management Information Systems (2nd ed.). PHI Learning.
   • Murdick, R.G., Ross, J.E., Claggett, J.R. (1998). Information Systems for Modern Management. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
   • Brien, J.A. (2001). Management Information System for managing IT in The Internet worked Enterprise. TMH, New Delhi
2. Additional Reading:
   • Jawadekar, W.S. (2000). Management Information System. TMH, New Delhi
   • Kumar, D., & Gupta, S. (2005). Management Information Systems: A Computer Oriented Approach for Business Operations. Excel Books.
   • Ghai, N. (2012). Management Information System. S.K. Kataria & Sons.
   • Leon,A. (2000). ERP Solutions. TMH, New Delhi

Date: May 30, 2015