BA4312 TOPICS IN MIS

Course Code:3124312
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The course provides a practical understanding of the concepts and theories involved in the development and implementation of Management information systems. The identification of various information subsystems, the initiation of and responsibility for the MIS project, the strategies for the determination of the system requirements, methods and tools for the analysis and design of the new system, software and hardware selection criteria are among the topics discussed through various case studies.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Course Specific Skills:

1. Be aware of the sources and acceptable reasons for system project initiations

2. Understand the project review and selection process

3. Carry out a preliminary investigation to clarify and understand a project request

4. Evaluate information systems project requests

5. Derive Information Systems Performance Criteria

6. Distinguish the phases of requirements determination (systems analysis)

7. Determine and evaluate system outputs/reports/screens

8. Determine and evaluate system inputs/forms/screens

9. Align information system plans with organizational strategy

10. Understand the challenges of information systems planning

11. Evaluate the spectrum of techniques for information systems planning

Discipline Specific Skills:

12. Recognize the role of managers in selecting systems that are critical for the organization

13. Understand the crucial role of managers at the requirements determination and design phases

14. Recognize the importance of information systems planning

15. Understand the link between the organization’s strategy and information systems planning

16. Understand how organizations use information systems to achieve strategic objectives

17. Gain a practical perspective on how to create opportunities and add value through information systems

18. Identify the determinants of system success and failure

Personal and Key Skills:

19. Develop analytical skills for evaluating  information systems projects

20. Determine information systems performance criteria

21. Prepare an information systems project proposal

22. Evaluate an information systems project  proposal

23. Deliver detailed requirements during requirements investigation

24. Criticise system outputs/reports/screens

25. Criticise system inputs/forms/screens

26. Understand the changing world of information systems planning

27. Link the concepts covered in the course to real world applications


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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