CMPT 300L - Management Information Systems

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course establishes a foundation for the understanding of information systems in organizations. An identification and basic explanation of the systems point of view, the organization of a system, information flows, and the nature of information systems in organizations. The relationship between systems and information to organizational objectives is examined. Applications and technologies are studied in relation to organization objectives. The student studies different types of systems such as Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Executive Information Systems, and Artificial Intelligence. Basic applications such as Manufacturing, Finance, and Marketing are also studied. Electronic Commerce, Internet business models, e-business, and the management of organizational transformations, driving the move toward digital firms, is examined. Team exercises and multiple case problems are used. Not available to CS or ITS majors.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above