BUS431 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 3530431 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. OĞUZ SOLYALI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, the students will be able to
- understand the use of information and information technologies in contemporary organizations.
- understand the linkages between the use of information systems and firm performance.
- know the core information systems applications that are used by organizations.
- know the tools and techniques for building and managing information systems.
Course Content
The course stresses the value of information as an organizational resource; covers system development methodologies, systems analysis, design, implementation and evaluation, prototyping, data communications and database management.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to
- understand the role of information systems in organizations and link information systems function with other main business functions.
- explain the importance of information systems for firms in achieving competitive advantage.
- demonstrate an understanding of the impact of ethical and social issues raised by information systems.
- explain the key information technology infrastructures.
- develop a database using a database software.
- describe the tools and techniques used for securing information systems.
- explain how firm performance can be enhanced using information systems.
- demonstrate an understanding of the enterprise systems, systems for supply chain management, customer relationship management, e-commerce applications and business intelligence systems.
- discuss the unique features of e-commerce.
- describe the role of knowledge management and knowledge management programs in business.
- describe the business benefits of using intelligent techniques for knowledge management.
- explain the role of information systems in enhancing the management decision making.
- give examples of organizational change produced by newly built information systems.
- describe the main methods for modeling and building information systems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They 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. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They 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. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution