IMIT 21042

>< Title : Business Information Systems
>< Type/Status : Core Course
>< Teaching and learning objectives:
The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the role of Information Systems within the organizational setting, with reference to operational, management, professional and strategic requirements. This course will discuss the different methods and frameworks for managing the implementation and use of information systems in the strategic planning of management information systems.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to identify different types of information systems in an organization, explain how they serve the various needs of organizations and explain how different types of information systems can support decision-making process.
>< Course Content:

Organizational setting: systems, data and information, and organization models. Operational and administrative systems: transaction processing, office automation, Groupware. Business function support systems: management information systems, decision support, knowledge work systems, executive support systems. Expert systems. Strategic systems: strategic planning, strategic information systems, and business process re-engineering. Managing information systems: financial appraisal, acquisition, and security risks.

>< Methodology:
The course will be delivered in a combination of lectures, practical sessions, case studies and group work.
>< Scheme of Evaluation:
End-of- semester examination and continuous assessment.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Laudon K. C. and Laudon Jane P., “Management Information Systems”, 8th Edition, 2003, Prentice Hall.
2. O’Brien J A, “Management Information Systems”, 6th Edition, 2003, McGraw-Hill.

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