This course discusses components of information systems (hardware, software, databases, and data communication technologies) and uses examples and cases to demonstrate important uses of information systems in organizations. Topics include e-commerce, supply chain systems, customer relationship management systems, marketing information systems, accounting information systems, knowledge management systems, and internet ethics and security issues.
Course Topics
Software, hardware and networking concepts
Impact of IT in modern business
IT and organizational transformation
Use of IT for competitive advantage
Transaction processing
Information as an asset
Relational databases
IT ethical and social issues
Information security
Data warehouses and decision support systems
Supply chain management systems and IT
Customer relationship management systems
Enterprise systems and decision making
IT enablement of e-commerce
Organizational collaboration and IT
Use of mobile technology in business
Textbook
MIS - Management Information Systems
By Bidgoli, Tenth Edition
Paper ISBN: 978-0-357-41869-7
Additional Materials
CBU student unix server account, other server backup, and/or USB drive as needed for backup.
Course Grading
25 % - Homework
30 % - Quizzes
10 % - Home Page Posting
15 % - Technology Presentation
20 % - Project
The schedule is a tentative guideline. The progress of the class will typically vary somewhat
from this outline and additional material may be added. Scheduled and unscheduled homework, quizzes, and labs will be
announced in class, therefore it is important to stay informed if absent from class.