MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
AREA OF STUDY: CORE
BAC128

Year: 4
Semester: 7

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* Continuous
** Duration: 3 hours

Objectives
This course aims to provide understanding of information needs of management, information systems used by various business systems, and how information systems can be utilized for competitive strategies.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Information Systems T.H.5
Information systems; Information systems vs. information technology; Computer literacy and information literacy; Information systems and organizational structures; Ethics and information system.
2. Information System for Managerial Decision Making T.H.5
Transaction processing system; Decision support system; Office automation system; Executive information system.
3. Computer Hardware T.H.6
Components of computer; System configuration; Bits and bytes; Primary and secondary storage devices; Input and output devices.
4. Computer Software T.H.6
Machine language; Assembly language; High level language; Very high level language; System; Application; Utility software; Investment criteria for hardware & software.
5. Decision Support System (DSS) T.H.5
Understanding of DSS: Components of DSS: Function of DSS: Application of DSS.
6. Office automation systems T.H.5
Concept of virtual corporation: Types of office automation systems; Communication systems.
7. Database Management Systems T.H.5
Concepts: Database models and database
8. Business Information Systems T.H.7
Information systems in functional area of management: Marketing information systems, Manufacturing information systems, financial and accounting information systems.
9. Computer Security T.H.4
Concepts; Types of security breaches; Security control
Text books
Gupta, Uma G., MIS: A managerial perspective, Golgotia Publication
Reference Books
1. Laudon, Jane P. and Kenneth C. Laudon, MIS, Tata McGraw- Hill Company, New Delhi.
2. O' Brien, James A.: MIS, Tata McGraw-Hill Company, New Delhi.