Management Information Systems

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST. AUGUSTINE
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
SEMESTER 2

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE CODE & TITLE: MGMT 2006
Management Information Systems I
LECTURER’S NAME: Terence Brunton
OFFICE: Rm. 206 Management Studies Building
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 11:00am-12:00pm. and Wednesday 12:30pm-1:30pm.
TELEPHONE: Ext. 83305
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
LECTURE VENUE: TCB 31 & 32 LECTURE TIME: Wed. 9.00-12.00
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COURSE DESCRIPTION/RATIONALE:

This course is an introductory course in Management Information Systems. It is concerned with the organizational foundations of systems, their strategic role, and the organizational and management changes driving the emergence of the Digital Firm. It also covers the hardware, software, data storage, and telecommunications technologies that comprise the information technology infrastructure that includes the Internet. The role of information systems in organizational knowledge management is also discussed along with the tools of decision analysis. The role, functioning and importance of information systems are also considered in terms of the local T&T context. Students will also be guided to explore the www for information system related information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

This course will aim to assist the student to:

* Understand and explain the organizational foundations of Information Systems.
* Learn the purpose and appropriate use of Information Systems in Organizations, and in the local (T&T) physical environment.
* Learn to use the Web to source Information Systems related information
* Understand and explain the technical foundations of Information Systems.
* Understand and use the web effectively in a local (T&T), and Global context.
* Understand and explain the use of Knowledge Management.
* Understand and explain the significance of