Information Package / Course Catalogue
MIS 301 Management Information Systems
MEF University
Degree Programs
Business Administration
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Business Administration
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code MIS 301
Course Title in English Management Information Systems
Course Title in Turkish Dijital İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi
Language of Instruction
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 124 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (Decision Making)
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand and use information systems, new technologies and applications, and their impact on business models and decision making for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Course Description In this digital age, nearly all businesses depend on usage of information technologies. It is crucial for todays’ professionals and managers to understand and use information systems infrastructures, technologies and applications to achieve corporate and personal objectives. The course will cover the most important information systems concepts like IT infrastructure, business intelligence, telecommunications and security. Also, students will learn about the key applications like IT projects, e-commerce and emerging technologies.
Course Description in Turkish Dijital çağda, neredeyse tüm işletmeler bilgi teknolojileri kullanımına dayanmaktadır. Bu sebeple günümüz profesyonelleri ve yöneticilerinin, kurumsal ve kişisel hedeflerine ulaşabilmeleri için bilgi sistemleri altyapılarını, teknolojilerini ve uygulamalarını anlamaları ve kullanmaları çok önemlidir. Dersimiz, bilgi teknolojileri altyapısı, iş zekası, telekomünikasyon ve güvenlik gibi en önemli bilgi sistemleri kavramlarını kapsayacaktır. Bunlara ek olarak, öğrencilerin bilişim projeleri, e-ticaret ve yeni iş teknolojileri konularında bilgi sahibi olmaları amaçlanmaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) explain general concepts of information systems, management, organizations and strategies
2) comprehend IT infrastructure, business intelligence, telecommunications and securing information systems
3) understand key concepts about management of information systems projects (including agile framework);
4) analyze key business applications like e-commerce, digital banking, digital markets and other emerging business technologies.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors H Exam
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects H Exam
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability S Presentation
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility S Presentation
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions H Exam
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting H Exam
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making S Presentation
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills H Exam
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy N
Prepared by and Date BURAK ULUOCAK , May 2023
Course Coordinator CEYHAN MUTLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. BURAK ULUOCAK

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Information Systems in Global Business Today
2) Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
3) IT Infrastructure
4) Databases and Information Management
5) Telecommunications, the Internet, Wireless Technology and Cloud
6) Securing Information Systems
7) 1. Mid-term exam
8) Enterprise Applications
9) E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
10) Digital Banking
11) Information System Projects
12) Managing IT Projects and Agile Approach
13) Digital Product Development
14) Managing Global Systems
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsCourse Textbook (mandatory): Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition, 15/E, 2018 by Jane P. Laudon (Author) and Kenneth C. Laudon (Author) Every student will be required to have the book and the access code to be able to follow the course properly.
Teaching MethodsThis course is designed to provide students with an introductory exposure to many of the essential elements of managing information systems to achieve organizational goals in digital age. For achieving learning objectives, the course will entail a set of related videos, readings, lectures, problem-solving activities and creative processes as well as interactions with real life businesses. With readings and lectures, the students will be able to grasp the key issues whereas with case studies and discussions, they will find the opportunity to expand their perspectives and apply the theoretical knowledge to real life situations.
Homework and ProjectsThe students will be making one presentation as a group at the end of the course. The groups will be formed and the details of the projects will be announced later by the instructor. Each group will have maximum 5 members and each team member will present their part individually. Before the presentations, the group projects have to be submitted as a PPT file within a deadline provided by the instructor. Late assignments will not get full points.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UsePersonal laptops
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Project 1 % 40
Midterm(s) 2 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration uluocakb@mef.edu.tr

Students are always free and encouraged to give feedback and ask questions about the course via e-mail to instructor (uluocakb@mef.edu.tr). In this course, active participation is key to learning and applying, as for a topic like international business, new ideas can be generated through questioning, brain storming and discussion. Thus the grading of the class participation will be done based on the quality of active student participation and contribution to in-class activities. Students are expected to attend all sessions and be in class on time. When they can not attend due to a sickness (which should require a report from a full facility hospital) or an excuse accepted my MEF regulations, they should inform the instructors by mail. As the feedback and questions are very valuable for making the course a distinctive learning experience, students may visit the instructors during office hours or send e mails, for any course related issues. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will be subject to the YÖK disciplinary regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Project 1 16 2 2 20
Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20
Total Workload 124
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5