Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
- Management Information Systems focuses on large-scale application software packages that support end-to-end processes, information and document flow, reporting, and data analytics in organizational settings. The course covers eight primary topics:Enterprise applicationsE-business Managing knowledge Enhancing decision-making Building management information systems (MIS) Managing projects and global systems MIS-related integration, transformation, innovation, and change Case studies on current MIS topics
Teaching Method
- The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
- Case studies are used to discuss the course contents and to train students in using the methods covered.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence
Professional competence
- understand the fundamental concepts and definitions in the area of enterprise systems and know application systems like ERP, CRM, and SCM systems
- understand the role of management information systems in achieving sustainable competitive advantage and integrating processes along the value chain
- be able to assess the applicability of software solutions in various business scenarios using comprehensive evaluation schemes
- be able to identify the business problems that typically emerge in enterprise systems design and use
- be able to differentiate setups of Enterprise Systems
- apply seminal models of Information Systems Research to real-life cases
- be able to follow discussions on current topics
- be able to allocate different roles to a group of people
- structure topic areas along given models in the field of Information Systems Research
- have first hands-on experience in SAP applications
Assessment Methods
Written exam (90min)