MIST 2611 - Management Information Systems

Course Description

Students acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize information systems and technology in support of organizational strategy. Topics include an introduction to information systems in organizations; strategy and information systems leadership; databases and data management; information networks; the Internet and social media; enterprise resource planning and business applications; e-business; wireless and mobile technology; knowledge management; developing and implementing information systems; security and information systems auditing; information ethics and privacy; and practical skills using operating systems, word processing and spreadsheet software.

Learning outcomes

• Explain what a management information system (MIS) is and describe its role in decision making within organizations.
• Explain how the four components of an MIS add value to an organization.
• Solve business problems using information technology (i.e., computers, networks, and various software solutions, such as Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Solve business problems using decision-making systems.
• Identify privacy, security, and freedom of information issues in a business environment.
• Solve business tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Course topics

• Module 1: Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations
• Module 2: Decisions and Processes—Value-Driven Business
• Module 3: Ebusiness—Electronic Business Value
• Module 4: Ethics and Information Security—MIS Business Concerns
• Module 5: Infrastructures and Platforms—Sustainable Technologies
• Module 6: Data—Business Intelligence
• Module 7: Digital Ecosystems—Connecting Digital Lives, Business, and Society
• Module 8: Enterprise Applications—Business Communications
• Module 9: Systems Development and Project Management—Corporate Responsibility 
• Module 10: Hardware and Software Basics, Networks and Telecommunications
• Module 11: Designing Databases and Emerging Trends/Technologies  
• Module 12: Connectivity—The Business Value of a Networked World 

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Gaskin, S., Vargas, A., Geoghan, D., & Graviett, N. (2023). GO! Microsoft 365: Introductory 2021 with MyLab IT NextGen (1st ed.). Pearson. 
  Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 9780138240516 / 9780138272173 

Note: This item can be purchased directly from Campus eBookstore via Wolfie's Campus Store.

• Baltzan, P. (2024). Business Driven Information Systems (9th ed.). McGraw Hill. 
  Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 9781264806133 / 9781264886753

Note: This item can be purchased directly from Campus eBookstore via Wolfie's Campus Store.

Additional requirements

• Microsoft Office 2016 or Office 365 software.
• Student Office 365 software—which includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, and Publisher—is free for students via TRU’s IT Services.

Note: The functions and tools are different in Mac and Open Office versions as well as previous versions of Microsoft Office. Students have used older versions (Office 2007 or newer) and versions designed for Apple products with success, but the details will be slightly different, and support from your Open Learning Faculty Member will be impacted.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Recommended requisite(s)

• ENGL 1101

Exclusions

• BBUS 1370
• BBUS 1371
• BBUS 2370
• COMP 1000
• COMP 1350
• COMP 1700
• COMP 1910
• MIST 2610