Management of Information Systems

Effective communication, using technology properly, evidenced by decision-making skills is a necessity in any organization. To get ones idea across to another in a format that they clearly understand is a common standard in communication. The most successful managers know the language, the operational use of, and the theoretical applications of communication, technology and decision-making.

According to the National Research Council skills, concepts and capabilities in information technology are a necessity for fluency in technology. This course is designed to deliver these in a project-oriented manner. Lawrence Snyder chaired this commission and wrote a book titled Fluency with Information Technology Skills, Concepts and Capabilities. Here is what the commission found:

The Top Ten Skills, Concepts and Capabilities according to the NRC SKILLS CONCEPTS CAPABILITIES: Set up a Personal Computer. Engage in sustained reasoning. Use basic operating system facilities. Use a word processor to create a simple document. Test a solution. Use a graphics or artwork package to manipulate an image Digital representation of information. Find problems in a faulty use of IT. Connect a computer to the internet. Navigate a collection and assess the quality of information. Use the internet to locate information. Collaborate using IT. Use a computer to communicate with other Communicate using IT about IT. Use a spreadsheet to model a simple process. Use a database to access information. Anticipate technological change. Use online help and instructional materiel. Social impact of computers and technology; Think abstractly about information technology

In this Course

The use of management information systems as a vital tool for communication and decision making is examined. Systems theory is reviewed. Different approaches to making decisions are studied. Development of an overall framework for analyzing the communication and use of information by organizations and for selecting appropriate technology to support decision-making is emphasized. Attention is given to the impact of technology on people, emerging technology, and planned change. A seminar in Managing ideas concludes this course.