Revised June 14, 2016

CS 330: Management Information Systems

General description

This course introduces information systems and their strategic role in business. The course also explores various technical, developmental, and management aspects of information systems.

Logistics

Audience

• Students interested in the application of computer technologies to business
• Not open to Computer Science students
• Required for GBDA students and students in some Math/Business programs

Normally available

• Fall, Winter, and Spring

Related courses

• Predecessors: One of CS 116, 136, 138, 146; Level at least 2B; Not open to Computer Science students
• Successors: CS 338, 430, 432
• Conflicts: AFM 241, CS 490, MSCI 441

For official details, see the UW calendar.

Software/hardware used

• Office Suite

Typical reference(s)

• K.C. Laudon, J. Laudon, Management Information Systems 7th Canadian Ed, 2014

Required preparation

At the start of the course, students should be able to

• Identify basic hardware and software concepts
• Understand common organization structures within a company

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to

• Explain how technoglogies improve business performance through automation and buiness integlligence
• Develop an IT solution to a business problem
• Evaluate the pros and cons of some latest technologies and various development strategics
• Properly define the IT infrastructure for a specific information system
• Accurately estimate the cost of an IT invesement
• Explain the challenges and solutions of integrating technologies into business operations

Typical syllabus

Technical foundations of information systems (18 hours)

• Hardware, software
• IT infrastructure and emerging technologies
• Databases and data warehouses
• Computer networks

Applications of information systems (6 hours)

• Introduction to information systems
• Types of information systems
• Strategic role of information

Managing information system resources (9 hours)

• Data administration, planning, and control
• Management of information systems
• Computer security
• Computer ethics

Building information systems (3 hours)

• Systems tools and techniques
• Systems analysis and design
• Systems development life cycle
• Alternative systems development strategies
• Systems implementation