College of Business Administration, University of Dammam
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MIS 206: Principles of Management Information Systems
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Second Semester – Academic Year 2014-15

Instructor: Instructor Name
Course Leader: Dr. Mounir Kehal/Dr. Syed Arshad Raza
Office: Building 400/600 Room No: if any Email: __________@uod.edu.sa
Office Hours: _________ or by appointment
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Course Website: University Blackboard
Course Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to describe the role of information systems (IS) as well as the professionals managing these systems in organizations. Keeping a managerial perspective, the course will provide an overview of the uses and functions of IS and technologies including information technology infrastructure, database systems, business intelligence and e-commerce. Key aspects of managing IS projects will also be discussed.
Course Outcomes: After this course, students will be able to: 1. Define an IS and its business uses and functions 2. Outline business applications of hardware, software and networks 3. Illustrate how information systems influence the business decision making process 4. Recognize the role of advanced technologies in developing and managing IS 5. Summarize how to collect and manage useful data and information
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Textbook: Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Thirteenth (Global) Edition, Pearson, 2013. Authors: K.C. Laudon and J.P. Laudon.
Grade Distribution: Assignment | 5% | Group Report | 15% | Quizzes - Two (7.5% each) | 15% | Mid-Term Exam | 25% | Final Exam | 40% |
Notes:
1. Mid-term exam will be in the second lecture of week 7, while the final exam will be