Management Information Systems

Organisation

Prof. Dr. Dr. Dietmar Janetzko

SS 2017
The course objectives can be stated as follows:
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To acquire a good understanding of the dynamically changing field of management
information systems.

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To develop competencies so that students are able to form their own opinion about
alternative system options meant to address an economic question.

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To provide students with an understanding of concepts and technologies such that
they are able to communicate with IT professionals in MIS („learning to talk the
talk“).

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Looking into topical themes, e.g, Internet of Things, high speed trading etc.
Content of the Module
Short Version:

Business Challenges and what IT

offers to address those challenges

A little bit longer Version:

• IT and MIS as enablers of strategic decision making

• E-business, networks, and mobile technology
• Infrastructure, hardware and software
• Databases and data warehouses
• Business Intelligence
• Networks and communications
• Operations management and supply chain management
• Enterprise resource planning
• Limitations and risks of IT systems and applications
• MIS market trends, major providers and IT solutions
Books

Principal Reference Kenneth Laudon and Jane Laudon (2014).

Management Information Systems: Global
Edition.13th Edition. Pearson. ISBN: 9780273789970

Additional Reading
Curtis, G., Cobham, D. (2008): Business Information Systems: Analysis, Design and
Practice (6th Ed.), Prentice Hall Hks Cur
• Bocij, P., Greasley, A., Hickie, S. (2008): Business Information Systems (4th Ed.),
Prentice Hall Hks BOC
Laudon, K.C., Laudon, J.P. , Schoder, D. (2009): Wirtschaftsinformatik: Eine
Einführung (2. Aufl.), Pearson. Hks LAU
This is the German Version of Laudon & Laudon!
 References
German Wikipedia Article on MIS:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management-Informationssystem

English Wikipedia Article on MIS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_information_system

Questions and Answers on MIS

http://quizlet.com/10747556/mis-exam-flash-cards/

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Attendance

Low attendance may affect chances

• to achieve good marks.
• letters of references,
• opportunities to study abroad etc.

Attendance is taken in class:

• Electronically
Course Requirements
• 100% Exam
Learning & Teaching
• Your performance in class and in the exams will determine your chances on the job
market.

• Hence, every stundent is strongly encouraged to participate in class, ask questions

and discuss the content of this lecture.

• Disturbing the learning of other students (e.g., by talking loudly, smartphone

obsessions, disrespectful behavior of any kind etc.) will not be accepted. Student
who constantly disturb the teaching will be requested to leave the class.

• I will do everything to support your learning and your work towards an academic
degree!

• If – on the other hand – you have a problem with the style or pace of my teaching,
the teaching methods, the content etc, please tell me as soon as possible. We will
look then into this and find a solution!
Slides
Everything possible is done to provide you with well-structured, organised and
entertaining slides that help you to build up applicable skills. Typically, the slides
contain these elements

Textbook definitions, keywords

Examples

Quizzes

Classroom discussions, groupwork

Video
Keyword List
The course content will be documented via a keyword list. At the beginning of the
class, the keyword is empty – at the end it will be quite large reflecting all themes
introduced and discusssed in class. The keyword list will then work as the basis for the
exam.

The keyword list is indeed a keyword list. Explanations are - usually repeatedly - given
in class.

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Unit
Topic of the Week Study Materials

Part I – Introduction to Information Systems

Organisation & Introduction

01 Hks Lau 1, HKS BOC 1,2, Hks Cur 1

How businesses use information systems

02 Hks Lau 1,2, HKS BOC 2,6, Hks Cur 1,5,6

Strategy and information systems

03 Hks Lau 3, HKS BOC 13, Hks Cur 2

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Ethical, social & legal issues in information systems
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