Contents Module 1 Introduction to MIS Define management information systems and explain its key attributes Describe information as an asset and explain its core attributes Explain how information technology is changing the way organisations conduct business Define information systems and understand its components Explain the need and importance of MIS in the modern business context Explain the business information value chain Describe the challenges and opportunities for MIS in a globalised environment Module 2 Information Systems and Organisations Understand the concept of information systems (IS) Identify the technical and behavioural approaches to information systems Describe the role of information systems in organisations Explain the economic and behavioural impact of information systems on organisations Identify the major types of information systems in an organisation Understand the importance of TPS and OAS in an organisation Understand the meaning and types of business intelligence systems, including MIS, DSS, and ESS Explain the relationship between the various information systems Describe the components and applications of group decision support systems (GDSS) Module 3 Applications of Information Systems: Enterprise Systems Define enterprise systems and state their applications Explain the uses of enterprise software Describe supply chain management systems Discuss the various enterprise systems used in customer relationship management Identify the different types of knowledge management systems 1 Management Information Systems
Identify the various applications of enterprise software in the manufacturing and service sectors Module 4 Systems Analysis and Design Describe the concept, need, and role of systems analysis and design Explain the concept of system development life cycle Describe the traditional system building approaches Identify the alternative system building approaches Module 5 Organisations and Information Technology Explain the use and value of information technology for organisations Explain the benefits of using information technology for strategic advantage Define computer networking and list the various types of computer networks Explain network topologies and list the communication devices used on these networks Describe the relationship between application software, system software, and the operating system Understand the need for communication networks and explain how organisations connect to them Explain the features and architecture of the Internet, intranets and extranets Describe the business value of telecommunication networks Module 6 Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management Understand the traditional file management system and its limitations Explain the contemporary approaches to database management Explain the various types of database management systems Explain the components and capabilities of DBMS Explain the need for data warehousing and identify the process to maintain a data warehouse Explain the need and concept of data mining Module 7 Information Systems: Threats and Security Identify the different types of threats to information systems 2 Management Information Systems
Assess the security risks to information systems from the Internet and Wi Fi networks Assess the security risks to information systems and business data from malicious software Assess the security risks to information systems and business data from hackers and cyber criminals Describe how effective control can help organisations secure their information systems State the importance of identity management and intrusion detection systems Describe the use of firewalls in protecting information systems Describe how to secure the wireless networks of an organisation Identify the methods of ensuring system availability Identify the security issues for Cloud computing and the mobile digital platform Module 8 E commerce Explain the need for e commerce in the running of a business Explain the unique features of e commerce in comparison to traditional commerce List the advantages and disadvantages of e commerce Understand the different kinds of e commerce transactions Describe the various e commerce systems or business models Explain the various revenue models for e commerce transactions Identify the various essential e commerce processes Explain the considerations and requirements for creating an active Web store or e commerce Web site Identify the security threats faced by the participants of e commerce activities Module 9 Ethical and Social Dimensions Understand the importance of ethics with respect to information systems Describe ethics and how it affects the information systems Explain the concept of intellectual property rights, trade secrets, copyright, and patents Identify the challenges to intellectual property rights Understand the different kinds of computer crime and abuse Describe personal privacy and the laws protecting personal privacy Understand the global threats of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare 3 Management Information Systems
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