MIS Course description
Sharif University of Technology
Graduate School of Management & Economics
سیستم های اطلاعاتی مدیریت
Information Systems Management (M.I.S)
مهر 92
General Information
Instructor: Nasser Karami
Email: nr.karami@sharif.edu
Telephone Number: 66165856
Class time
13:30-15:00 – Saturday & Monday
TAs
In this semester a group of TAs will support us!
Description
This course introduces the field of Management Information Systems; the study of how people and organizations should use information technologies effectively. We survey the role of information systems in organizations and how they relate to organizational objectives and organizational structure. We discuss basic concepts such as the systems point of view, the organization of a system, the nature of information and information flows, as well as how people process information and related cognitive concepts.
Objectives
To provide students with an understanding of the nature of Information Systems role in the present and future business environments, the methodology used in their development, and the management issues involved in their successful application to business problems.
Required Text and Readings
1. Laudon Kenneth C. & P.Laudon J. (2012) Management Information Systems (Managing The Digital Firm)
2. Efraim Turban, Dorothy Leidner, Ephraim McLean & James Wetherbe (2008). Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy
3. Cases and Readings: Available at Bookstore.
Teams:
You are asked to form teams of two or three members at the beginning of the course. Teams are expected to prepare final project and discuss the cases. The case reports will be prepared individually.
Class Participation:
Much of the learning in this course will occur in class as you share your ideas, thought analyses, and questions with each other. Therefore, on time attendance at all class sessions is expected.
Evaluation
1. Participation (%80
Graduate School of Management & Economics
سیستم های اطلاعاتی مدیریت
Information Systems Management (M.I.S)
مهر 92
General Information
Instructor: Nasser Karami
Email: nr.karami@sharif.edu
Telephone Number: 66165856
Class time
13:30-15:00 – Saturday & Monday
TAs
In this semester a group of TAs will support us!
Description
This course introduces the field of Management Information Systems; the study of how people and organizations should use information technologies effectively. We survey the role of information systems in organizations and how they relate to organizational objectives and organizational structure. We discuss basic concepts such as the systems point of view, the organization of a system, the nature of information and information flows, as well as how people process information and related cognitive concepts.
Objectives
To provide students with an understanding of the nature of Information Systems role in the present and future business environments, the methodology used in their development, and the management issues involved in their successful application to business problems.
Required Text and Readings
1. Laudon Kenneth C. & P.Laudon J. (2012) Management Information Systems (Managing The Digital Firm)
2. Efraim Turban, Dorothy Leidner, Ephraim McLean & James Wetherbe (2008). Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy
3. Cases and Readings: Available at Bookstore.
Teams:
You are asked to form teams of two or three members at the beginning of the course. Teams are expected to prepare final project and discuss the cases. The case reports will be prepared individually.
Class Participation:
Much of the learning in this course will occur in class as you share your ideas, thought analyses, and questions with each other. Therefore, on time attendance at all class sessions is expected.
Evaluation
1. Participation (%80