Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190400703104BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMSCompulsory235
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The main objective of this course is to introduce Management Information Systems and explain the role of information systems on many organizational functions. This course will provide a managerial perspective on the use, design and evaluation of information systems.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1The student can use information systems concepts in organization operations and business.
2The student can use information systems concepts in organization operations and business.
3The student can identify the main components of computer systems such as hardware, software, operating system and operating environment.
4The student can identify the main components of computer systems such as hardware, software, operating system and operating environment.
5The student evaluates, selects and uses computer-based information systems from an operator perspective.
6The student evaluates, selects and uses computer-based information systems from an operator perspective.
7The student can design and develop management information system applications such as creating tables, creating database and web service development.
8The student can design and develop management information system applications such as creating tables, creating database and web service development.
9Students can use large-scale computer applications to help with management and transactional applications.
10Students can use large-scale computer applications to help with management and transactional applications.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
N/A
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Information systems and strategies. Basic concepts of information systems. Information systems in organizations. Decision making and decision support systems. Development and establishment of information systems. Security and control of information systems. Electronic business / Electronic commerce. Strategic use of information systems (Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Resources Planning etc.) Social dimension of information technologies - its effects on organizations and society. Management Information System applications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Information Systems in Today's Global Businesses
2Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems
3Information Systems, Organizations and Strategy
4Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
5Information Technology Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
6Basics of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
7Telecommunications, Internet and Wireless Technology
8Information Systems Security
9Midterm Exam
10Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Convergence: Enterprise Applications
11E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Products
12Knowledge Management
13Strengthening Decision Making
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Anadolu University, Open Education Publications
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
N/A
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures11515
Individual Study for Mid term Examination22346
Individual Study for Final Examination81080
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)143
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
LO1 
LO2 
LO3 
LO45
LO5 
LO6 
LO7 
LO84
LO9 
LO10 
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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