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SECTION: 1 & 2
a. Understand the use of information systems in the emerging networked organizations and
knowledge-based economy.
OBJECTIVES
Build a basic understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation,
management decision-making, and strategic advantage. It will provide students with the understanding
of the ways in which they can utilize ICT as managers. It concentrates on providing the tools needed for
understanding of the information systems concepts and terms, which is important to managers. This
course is designed for business students who are first introduced to information systems and their
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Management Information Systems
management, who are expected to be managerial and users of information systems, as well as
development of the emerging knowledge-based and innovation economy of Malaysia. All the basic
topics are listed below, which can be done with both the traditional lecturer and the problem-based
learning approach.
MODE ALLOCATED
WEEK/Date TOPIC Reference OF DELIVERY TIME
(Minutes)
1 Course Outline HG and other web materials Discussion 30
th
9 May
2. Group Project-
Announcement and
Introduction
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Management Information Systems
Technology
TRIMESTER BREAK
12
st
1 August GROUP PRESENTATION
SUBMISSION OF GROUP PROJECT
13
th
8 August NETWORKING DAY (10 Dec 2016)
TRIMESTER BREAK
14th 20th August
FINAL EXAM
(21-27 August)
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Management Information Systems
ASSESSMENT
Total 100%
REFERENCES
Class Text: Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane Laudon, Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital
Firm
Don Norman, Emotional Design- why we hate and love everyday things
Other Readings: