Management Information Systems and e-Business Course Description
The Professional Award Certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) and E-Business is a modular distance learning in MIS and E-Business Programme is Endorsed and Approved and Executive Certificate of Completion is Issued by Laurel University of High Point, North Carolina, USA and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) United Kingdom
This course will investigate issues relevant to effectively managing Information Technology (IT). The functions of an information systems organization will provide the basis for exploring challenges facing Management Information Systems (MIS) managers and e-Business (electronic business). Management of the fast and ever-changing Information Systems (IS) environment will be a recurring theme. Upon completion of this course a student should be able to:
· Describe the components of an Information System (hardware, software, data, procedures, and people),
· Discuss the importance of information as an organizational resource and develop an appreciation for issues in managing data, information, and knowledge,
· Describe management concerns and trends in the administration of the IS function, and
· Apply concepts covered on the planning, analysis, design, implementation, and management of IT and IS to the analysis of business situations.
This course has 11 modules each focusing on a unique topic with unique objectives for your knowledge, skill, and values. Modules are given different priority, and so are not always equal in length, difficulty, or grading weight.
This course is for corporate executives. In some ways, this course will be more demanding and academically rigorous than a traditional classroom or face to face course. It has been carefully engineered by a team of qualified university professors and experienced business executives to meet the needs of busy working professionals who require maximum flexibility in a market-relevant, academically rigorous education. It places a significant burden on the student to manage the study schedule and to master concepts, principles, practices and tools. Self-discipline and time management skills are therefore essential to successfully complete this course.
To enrol in this course, you must read this Course Description and the Course Introduction.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- Senior Managers
- Managers
- Company Supervisors A recognised university foundation programme
- or be
- a middle or senior manager or specialist, with over 5 years of experience
- an Owner Manager wishing to develop and grow their organisation
- a Consultant with corporate clients.
Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme monthly each Year
Duration
10 to 14 Weeks.
Course Content
| Module | Issues + Resources |
| 1 | Introduction Introduction and Chapter 1 of Recommended Textbook ERP and IS Strategy Role of IT in Business |
| 2 | Organizational Performance Chapters 2-3 Examples of IS and Strategic Competitiveness Porter's Five Forces and Information Systems Systems Model and Information Systems Management Value Chain and IS Management |
| 3 | Identifying IS Needs in the Value Chain Chapter 4 Bidder Comparison Customer Sales Del Monte Case Microsoft Excel and Access IT Purchasing |
| 4 | Adopting and Adapting to IT § Chapter 5 Competition and Analytics IT Upgrades The Role of Information Technology in Organizational Change
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| 5 | Architecture, Infrastructure and Enterprise § Chapter 6 Asking the Right Questions
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| 6 | Internet Uses for Business § Chapters 7-8 How IT Affects Company Globalization Strategy Business Use of Web 2.0 Web Security EDI/XML Industrial Marketing on the Internet Secrets For Software Buyers Social Media in the INC 500
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| 7 | The MIS Organization § Chapter 9 Managing a Large Scale Global ERP How to Lead Smart IT Professionals MIS Organizations
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| 8 | Funding MIS § Chapter 10 Managing IT in a Downturn IT Budgets Virtualization Hosted VOIP Mobile Workforce Survey Central's Philosophy for IT Budgeting Network Costs SOA |
| 9 | MIS Security and Ethics § Chapter 8 Data Security Security Threats Surveillance and Monitoring Privacy
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| 10 | Project Management § Chapters 11-12 Cases
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| 11 | Comprehensive Final Exam |
How This Course Is Graded
On an unannounced and unscheduled basis, students are asked questions by the Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors, the company department manager, the personal guide, the Human Resources Department and other students about various aspect of the learning experience. College Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to data and summary reports in real-time, on-demand.
Grading standards for this course will be “P” for Pass, “M” for Merit and “D” for Distinction. As this course is based on continuous learning; Note that a student MAY NOT be able to proceed to a new module in this course without first demonstrating minimum competency before been allowed to proceed to the next module. Students and Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to real-time performance assessments throughout this course.
Study Timetable
The Management Information Sytems and E-Business Management Course Unit along with the accompany modules typically takes about 10 to 14 weeks with continuous assessment and assignments. The complete course should take approximately 14 Weeks to complete.
Tutor Support
Following registration, our students will be allocated to a Tutor or Lecturer or Instructor to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.
Study fees
£995 GBP
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