This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to enhance understanding of use of data, information, and processing technology in managerial decision-making. It serves as an introduction to the fundamental of information systems concepts and techniques. The primary focus is to bridge the gap between business needs and information systems solutions through an understanding of the interconnections between technology-based information systems and the organization. Prerequisite: ISM 5103.

( GMP 5103 OR ISM 5103 )

Entrance Competencies

It is expected that all the students are computer literate, and are familiar with microcomputer operations and current Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) software.

Exit Competencies

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

1) Discuss the emerging trends in the use of management information technology in the management decision-making process.
2) Understand how information technology is used in building business strategies to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
3) Analyze information processing needs of the organization or department and recommend computer system requirements.
4) Explain the systems approach and apply it to problem solving and decision support.
5) Compare and contrast how companies gain competitive advantage by using expert systems, decision support systems, group decision support systems, and executive information systems.
6) Understand how information systems support global business strategies.

The concepts, theory and examples will be introduced in a group discussion/seminar environment where participation is essential. The introduction of actual experiences by all participants will be encouraged. Case studies and group projects will be utilized to incorporate other examples that illustrate the appropriate concepts.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm - 10.Edition - 2007
Jane Laudon & Kenneth Laudon
Prentice Hall (Pearson)
ISBN: 0132304619



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.