MIS 290 - Management Information Systems

3 Credit(s)

This course provides elementary concepts to the management of information systems. The single most important factor in doing business in today’s competitive environment is how accurate, complete, and fast information is disseminated to managers. Other important factors include how a manager can model and automate decisions to save time and money while delivering quality products and services and how a manager can plan and optimize decisions based upon a given set of parameters. The above factors necessitate an understanding of information technology and its role in business in today’s global environment. This course covers the understanding of gathering, storing, organizing, and disseminating information so that it can be utilized efficiently. It incorporates security of the vital information and the cost of using hardware, software, and personnel. The purpose of this course is to understand the underlying principle of information systems from a user perspective for different management functions. The course surveys the impact of current information systems technology on various business functions, including accounting, economics, marketing, human resources, finance, sports management, and international management. The impact of information on the role of management is stressed. Issues include how information should be integrated into the organization to provide a competitive advantage. This course counts toward the SAP Recognition Award if a grade of C or above is earned.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 180.