Updated: Sep.

1, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

HKU BUSINESS SCHOOL

IIMT2601 Management Information Systems

2024-25, Semester 1, Subclasses C& D

General Information
Instructor: Dr. MAO Shengjun(毛聲俊)
Email address: [email protected]
Office location: KK813
Consultation time: by appointment

Teaching Assistant: Mr. Brian Yuwen ([email protected])

Pre-requisites: Nil.
Course Website: Moodle

Course Description

The digital economy presents a host of new opportunities and challenges at personal, organizational and
social levels. This course provides a platform for students to gain a better understanding of how
information technology (IT) is changing the business landscape and the way we conduct our lives and
maintain our social relationships. Through a variety of hands-on exercises, case studies and class lectures
and discussions, student will learn about the full potential of IT.

Course Objectives

1. To acquire concepts of information systems and critically understand how to apply and manage them to
gain competitive advantage for business enterprises.
2. To practice using information systems software for business analysis for supporting decision-making.
3. To gain insight into how to manage, develop and implement contemporary information systems.
4. To gain practical experience in searching and reading the latest research articles in relation to the
deployment of information systems in modern businesses.
5. To think critically and creatively in solving problems related to information systems.
6. To work effectively as a team player.

Textbooks

Required Textbook: NIL

Lecture notes and other supporting materials can be downloaded from Moodle.
Optional References:
1. Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World (9th Global Edition), Joseph S Valacich,
Christoph Schneider, and Matthew Hashim Pearson, 2022
2. E-Commerce 2019: Business, Technology and Society (15th Global Edition), Kenneth C. Laudon, and
Carol Guercio Traver, Pearson, 2019
3. Using MIS 2021 (12th Global Edition), David M. Kroenke and Randall J. Boyle, Pearson, 2022
4. Information Systems: A Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology (Version 8.0), John Gallaugher, Flat
World Education, Inc., 2019
5. Essentials of MIS (15th Global Edition), Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon, and Carol Guercio Traver
Pearson, 2014
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO1: Acquisition and internalization of knowledge of the programme discipline
PLO2: Application and integration of knowledge
PLO3: Inculcating professionalism and leadership
PLO4: Developing global outlook
PLO5: Mastering communication skills
Aligned
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
PLOs
CLO1 Describe and explain the concepts of information systems/technology, their roles and 1&4
functions in the organization.

CLO2 Evaluate and propose different information systems applications to support business 1, 3 & 4
analysis and improve decision-making.

CLO3 Describe and explain the concepts and issues concerned with managing, developing, 1, 3 & 4
and implementing contemporary information systems.

CLO4 Apply different business models to evaluate the risks and opportunities of using 2, 3 & 4
information systems as a strategy for acquiring competitive advantage.

CLO5 Apply different models to evaluate the applications of various information systems 2, 4 & 5
and propose information systems solutions in solving problems.

Course Teaching and Learning Activities (T&L) Hours %

T&L1. Interactive Lectures and Discussions 50 31
Interactive lectures will be provided by the instructor to illustrate and reinforce basic
concepts and knowledge of information systems. Students are expected to have done pre-
class reading and preparation and encouraged to share their views and experience actively
in class discussions to deepen their learning.

T&L2. In-Class Case Studies 10 6

Case studies of information systems will be discussed in class. Students are encouraged to
participate in discussions and identify the key issues, sharing their opinions and solutions
with their peers. These discussions will help students apply their concepts and knowledge
to solve business problems.

T&L3. Project 40 25
Students will form groups and pitch a new business. Students are required to present their
business model and marketing strategies.

T&L4. Demonstration 10 6
Live demonstrations of software and technologies will be done in class to show students
how they work. Students are expected to share their views on how to apply information
systems-related software and technologies to solve problems.

T&L5. Laboratory Session Assignments 10 6

Information systems software and technologies will be taught in class to show students
how they work. Students are expected to follow the instructions to complete all the
required software exercises. Case studies will be provided to assess if students can apply
information systems related software and technologies to solve problems.
T&L6. Examination 40 25
Midterm and final exams test students’ knowledge of the topics covered in class and their
ability to apply that knowledge.

Total 160 100%

Aligned
Assessments Brief Description Weights
CLOs
A1. Lab exercises Lab exercises are to be completed in lab. 20% 2&5

A2. Project Submission of a proposal, a flow diagram, and a report. 15% 1 to 5

A3. Presentation Students are required to make presentation of their project. 10% 1 to 5

A4. Midterm A written examination in the mid of the term. 15% 1 to 5

A5. Final A written examination at the end of the term. 25% 1 to 5

A6. Participation Students are expected to actively contribute and share their 15% 1 to 5
ideas/experiences in class, whenever appropriate.

Course Grade Grade Descriptors

A+, A, A- Student has consistently demonstrated an excellent grasp of Management Information
Systems as evidenced by original or exceptionally astute analysis and synthesis of
student work.

B+, B, B- Student has demonstrated a substantial grasp of Management Information Systems as

evidenced by above average performance in analysis and synthesis of student work.

C+, C, C- Student has demonstrated a fair grasp of Management Information Systems as

evidenced by average performance in analysis and synthesis of student work.

D+, D Student has demonstrated limited grasp of Management Information Systems as

evidenced by barely satisfactory performance in analysis and synthesis of student work.

F Student has demonstrated very limited grasp of Management Information Systems as

evidenced by poor performance in analysis and synthesis of student work.

Course Policies
1. Midterm exam is not to be missed. NO make-up exam will be provided under any circumstances including
medical reasons.
2. Final exam is not to be missed unless under exceptional circumstances.
3. Attendance of all lectures is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Exams will cover in-class
discussions.
4. Plagiarism and copying of copyright materials are serious offences and may lead to disciplinary actions.
For details concerning plagiarism, please refer to: http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/page2s.htm
5. Late penalty of assignments and projects: 25% deduction for 1 day overdue, 50% deduction for 2 days
overdue, and 100% deduction for 3 days overdue.
 Tentative course schedule

Weeks Topics

1 Introduction

2 Digital Economy

3 IT Infrastructure I

4 IT Infrastructure II

5-6 E-Business

7 Reading week, no class

8 E-Commerce

9 Social Media

10 Big Data and Business Analytics

11 IS and Society

12 Presentations

Presentations
13
Final exam review