MGW3381 · Management information systems

Overview

This unit provides an overview of the strategic and operational significance of Management Information Systems (MIS) in modern organisations. You will explore how information systems are employed to drive global competitiveness, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making. Key topics include information systems in global business, eBusiness and collaboration technologies, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and enterprise applications. You will address ethical and social issues, artificial intelligence, knowledge management, and project management for global systems. Through real-world case studies and active learning, you will gain a solid foundation in the role of MIS in enabling innovation and delivering value in the digital economy.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. explain the concept of management information systems and critically analyse its applications in dynamic business settings
2. critically evaluate the strategies used by organisations to develop, implement, and manage advanced information systems, employing digital and analytics tools to foster business innovation and sustainability
3. explain and apply communication skills in the management of technological and organisational change in various business environments
4. assess and apply a global perspective to the design and management of information systems, understanding the impact of diverse cultural and business practices on international competitiveness

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.