MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BUS1MIS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to management information systems (MIS) ideas, concepts and common applications. The focus is not on the technology involved but on the business use of systems such as Data Warehouses, Customer Relationship Management Systems, Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems. Through lectures, problem based learning and hands-on experience; this unit will provide students with an overview of the entire MIS discipline as well as solid preparation for further study in management information systems units.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Petrus Usmanij
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the way MIS contributes to the functioning of an organisation
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the key MIS Systems used in organisations
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
03. Describe the key Ethical and Legal issues associated with the use of MIS systems in organisations
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
04. Illustrate how key MIS Systems impact the effectiveness of organisations
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
05. Demonstrate a capability in the use of the basic features of MS Office Software in a Business context
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
06. Analyse and create basic Excel worksheets for use in business applications
- Activities:
- Lab exercises/quizzes Tutorial Assignments Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)