BBA3202 Management Information Systems

This course will introduce information systems in the modern enterprise through a survey of information systems technologies and the way they affect management.  Information systems have evolved from mere automation of office systems, into systems that assist managers to make decisions, systems that realign successful business practices and systems that transform the modern business into a knowledge-based enterprise.  The focus of the course is not simply the IT technical issues, but management strategies in its utility.

Learning Outcomes       
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe how data is captured, organized and managed using a data management system and design a simple database using data modeling techniques;
• Discuss the strategic considerations in information system development and their impacts on the organization
• Design effective user interfaces and explain the importance of internal controls for information systems
• Describe the different technologies, techniques and infrastructure of transaction processing systems associated with various transaction cycles;
• Explain the e-commerce technology architecture and discuss the strategies for successful e-commerce
• Identify and analyze risk factors, discuss measures to mitigate risks and the importance of business continuity planning; and
• Explain how various information systems are designed to support the decision making process for business managers.