MIS 290 - Management Information Systems

Institution:

Widener University-Delaware Campus

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Description:

This course provides elementary concepts to the management of information systems. The most important factor in doing business in today's competitive environment is how accurate, complete, and fast information is disseminated to the manager. This course covers gathering, discriminating, storing, organizing, and disseminating information so that it can be used efficiently. It embroils security of vital information and cost of using hardware, software, and personnel. The focus is on understanding the underlying principles of information systems from a user's perspective for different management functions. The course surveys the use of current information systems technology in various business functions, including accounting, economics, marketing, human resources, finance, sports management, and international management. Topics cover various system applications for specific business functions and their importance to today's manager. Issues include how information should be integrated into the organization to provide a competitive advantage. Prerequisite: MIS 180.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 477-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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