Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0123
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
Business 303
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
16 weeks (48 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 management information systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to analyze foundational management information systems concepts, as well as the roles of computer hardware, software, knowledge management, data management and telecommunications in management information systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify and evaluate the role of management information systems in the business environment
  • analyze how businesses use management information systems to satisfy strategic organizational objectives
  • describe how management information systems can help a business create a competitive advantage
  • identify the information system types and the business uses of microcomputer systems, midrange systems, and mainframe computer systems
  • describe the critical methods a business uses for the successful implementation and management of organizational computing and information system usage
  • describe how database management software enables a business to organize business data management and support operations of a business
  • evaluate the ethical challenges of the business usage of automated tools in a global business environment and the electronic marketplace
  • describe the elements of integration among the various components of a management information system: people, hardware, software, and networks; and summarize the concepts of a network and telecommunications in used in a business environment.

General Topics:

  • Management information systems concepts
  • Business analysis and process models
  • Knowledge management in MIS
  • Ethical issues in MIS
  • Computer hardware in MIS
  • Computer software in MIS
  • Data management and database management systems
  • Networks and telecommunications
  • Developing business information systems processes
  • Electronic commerce information systems
  • Global business and marketing information systems
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies