Management Information Systems - MAN00006I
Module summary
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the business of managing the generation, formulation, dissemination, retention, storage, measurement, application, distribution, archival and disposal of corporate information and knowledge.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
The objective of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of the business of managing the generation, formulation, dissemination, retention, storage, measurement, application, distribution, archival and disposal of corporate information using management information systems (MIS). The module will enable students to understand the relevance and significance of process-oriented MIS for the 21st century.
Module learning outcomes
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Understand the objectives and applications of MIS in modern organisations
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Appreciate the need for equal consideration of technological, ethical/social and international aspects of MIS in modern organisations
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Be aware of some major successes and failures of MIS implementations in recent years
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Be able to reflect on how organisations build, manage and maintain MIS
Module content
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Basics of MIS in organisations and links to strategy,
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Global E-business and collaboration,
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Ethical, social and international aspects of MIS,
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Information technology infrastructure,
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E-commerce: digital markets and digital goods,
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Knowledge management and Enhanced decision making,
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Application of systems analysis and design principles.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be given in accordance with the University Policy on feedback in the Guide to Assessment as well as in line with the School policy.
Indicative reading
Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. (2020) Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 15th Edition, Pearson.