MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Taught in Visiting and Exchange Students

Theory [A] 0.0

Exercises [B] 0.0

Training and projects [C] 0.0

Studytime [D] 100.0

Studypoints [E] 3

Level specialized

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Examination
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Language of
English
instruction

Lecturer Stephaan Van Ryssen

Reference RXGAEX00A00028

Key words
Management Information Systems, IWETO-code: s190

Objectives
Management Information Systems (MIS) can be approached from different angles. The
dominant view of the field is highly IT-oriented and tends to neglect human and organisation
aspects of MIS. This course takes the human/computer interaction road into MIS.

Topics
A first stage is the study of the users of an MIS. Emphasis is on the different types of users
who have different needs concerning MIS.

Next, students will focus on data and information. Some basics of market research are
discussed.

As a third step, students will learn more about the MIS itself: definition, steps in designing an
MIS, implementing an MIS, advantages and disadvantages, costs.

Prerequisites
This course does not require an extensive background in IT, programming, databases etc.
However, some basic experience with IT tools in marketing, CRM, HRM, … is an advantage.
More than average understanding of written English is required.

Final Objectives
1. Student has to know different aspects of Management Information systems.
Indicators:

• Student has to know the definition of MIS, steps in designing an MIS, implementation
strategy, advantages and disadvantages of MIS an the costs.
• Student has to know what is the input and output of an MIS.
• Student has to know who are the different users of an MIS.

2. Student is able to describe an MIS in a company and to be critical towards it.

Indicators:
 • Student is able to give an illustration of an MIS in a company.
• Student is able to make critical remarks about the use of an MIS in a company.

3. Student is able to handle information.

Indicators:

• Student is able to search for requested and relevant information.

• Student is able to present found information in good visual way.

4. Student is able to work in team.

Indicators:

• Student is able to integrate in a team.

• Student is able to give his/ her opinion in a team.

Materials used
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Notes of the lecturer

Study costs
Cost of copies

Study guidance
During, before and after courses.
By email.

Teaching Methods
Theory is discussed in class during lectures and is also illustrated in discussions about
practical examples and case-studies.
Students get 3 assignments that they have to make in team.

Assessment
Students will be evaluated for each assignment for their progress, their report and their oral
explanation/ presentation.

Lecturer(s)
Van Ryssen Stephaan