IT-471 E Management Information System

L T P Class Work: 50
4 Exam: 100 Total: 150

Duration of Exam: 3 Hrs. Unit-1: Foundation of Information System: Introduction to Information System and MIS, Decision support and decision making systems, systems approach, the systems view of business, MIS organization within company, Management information and the systems approach. Unit-2: Information Technology: A managers overview, managerial overviews, computer hardware & software, , DBMS, RDBMS and Telecommunication. Unit-3: Conceptual system design: Define the problems, set systems objective, establish system constraints, determine information needs determine information sources, develop alternative conceptual design and select one document the system concept, prepare the conceptual design report. Unit-4: Detailed system design: Inform and involve the organization, aim of detailed design, project management of MIS detailed design , identify dominant and trade of criteria, define the sub systems, sketch the detailed operating sub systems and information flow, determine the degree of automation of each operation, inform and involve the organization again, inputs outputs and processing, early system testing, software, hardware and tools propose an organization to operate the system, document the detailed design revisit the manager user. Unit-5: Implementation evaluation and maintenance of the MIS: Plan the implementation, acquire floor space and plan space layouts, organize for implementation, develop procedures for implementation, train the operating personnel, computer related acquisitions, develop forms for data collection and information dissemination, develop the files test the system, cut-over, document the system, evaluate the MIS control and maintain the system. Pitfalls in MIS development . Unit-6: Advanced Concepts in Information Systems: Enterprise Resources Management(ERP), Supply Chain Management, C R M , Procurement Management System. Text Books:

Management Information System by W. S. Jawadekar, 2002, Tata McGraw Hill.

Information System for Modern Management (3 rd edition)- Robert G. Murdick, Loel E. Ross & James R. Claggett. PHI

What career opportunities are open to a MIS graduate?

Information -- its production, publication, storage, retrieval, analysis and synthesis -- has become central to the survival of most contemporary institutions. MIS graduates have a wide variety of careers open to them, with new forms of specialization opening up almost daily in response to new challenges to society. In almost every sector of our economy, one finds people grappling with problems of information management, making your knowledge and skills increasingly valuable. Career opportunities are varied and interesting; and, life long learning is valued. back to top

What types of duties and skills would a MIS graduate be expected to know and perform in these jobs?
The school has identified a set of basic skills and concepts that an MIS student must master irrespective of the type of job pursued upon graduation. In addition to the specific skills, students will learn in MIS courses, most IS employers also seek these abilities:

Leadership skills Ability to work well in teams Ability to work with members of other disciplines A proactive approach to client services Ability to imagine and effect innovation Resourcefulness

Due to the diversity of jobs open to MIS graduates, you may also wish to acquire some of the following additional skills, depending on the career you are pursuing:

Policy making; Social Implications of Information and Information Technology o National policy o Standards and regulations o Copyright o International regulations o Consumer protection o Privacy Consulting; Counseling Education; Training o Continuing education o Instructional systems; computer-aided instruction o Distributed education Development o Long-range planning o Product development

Information Dissemination o Selective dissemination o Agenda setting o Electronic Publishing o Mass communication channels Business Entrepreneurship Marketing and Sales o Market research o Promotion o Advertising

Given the diversity of IS careers, the potential subject matter involved in the products and services with which MIS graduates will be working is limitless and no simple list can be provided here. Many but not all of these skills may be acquired through SLIS courses, practica or internships. For those skills or subjects not offered at SLIS, students may take advantage of the rich array of high-quality courses offered by other programs of Indiana University. back to top

What kinds of organizations are looking for MIS grads?

IS skills are needed by many types of organizations, including:

Federal information organizations Local and state governments International agencies Universities and colleges Health care centers and hospitals, medical schools Book and periodical publishers Database publishers Trade and professional associations Advertising agencies Research institutes, laboratories Insurance companies Foundations Legal services Banks, investment trust companies, market exchanges Large and small industries Business firms Museums in the arts, humanities and science Historical agencies Consulting firms Performing arts: music and dance, theater and motion picture Information centers and information analysis centers

Abstracting/indexing companies Clearinghouses, referral centers Communications industry: newspapers, wire services, radio, television Information utilities Computing centers Networks and consortia Information brokers

In addition, some information entrepreneurs choose to be self-employed as consultants, or marketing information products and services. back to top

How can students from other disciplines combine their previous training and the MIS in a career?
Because specialized subject knowledge is frequently needed for information careers, you will often make use of earlier education and training -- whether from the humanities, sciences, or applied disciplines -- in building a career as an information professional. SLIS students represent remarkably diverse backgrounds, entering the program as photographers, artists, musicians, lawyers, chemists, engineers, nurses, psychologists, linguists, educators, physicists, computer programmers, journalists, small business owners and corporate managers. SLIS students may combine their existing skills and knowledge with those of an information specialist in order to prepare for careers as database designers, curators of virtual museums and archives, corporate information managers, community computer network executives, medical information specialists, computer game authors or marketers, Internet trainers, business information specialists, information analysts, technical online searchers, technical writers, information officers, computer consultants, or information brokers for targeted knowledge domains, client bases, or particular settings. SLIS faculty and staff work with you to find the optimal package of skills and expertise that will enable you to market yourself successfully. back to top

What kinds of salaries are available in the information professions?

Computerworld conducts an annual salary survey that includes the types of positions held by MIS graduates. The results are divided: Senior Management, Middle Management, and Staff/Entry-Level. MIS alumni have gone into all levels upon graduation. This survey includes job titles and descriptions. Salary ranges are influenced by location, type of organization, size of organization, benefits, and bonuses. Examples (9/3/01 article):

Senior Management

Director of Systems Development o average: $122,733 o insurance: $109,400 Web Architect o average: $75,018 o education: $46,900

Middle Management

Manager of Internet/Intranet Technology o average: $93,806 o government: $74,076 Project Manager, Systems & Programming o average: $88,200 o health care: $46,900

Staff / Entry Level

Network Administrator o average: $60,033 o petroleum: $58,250 Webmaster o average: $60,244 o education: $43,000

What are other sources for salary information?

Occupational Employment Statistics (US Department of Labor)

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What kinds of internships and practical are available for gaining career skills?
SLIS also helps to arrange internships which will give on-the-job experience in the type of professional setting relevant to student employment objectives. Internships Many MIS courses entail practical professional projects such as designing Web sites, building databases, evaluating information systems, conducting user needs analyses, and building digital libraries. These undertakings offer the opportunity to carry out portfolio projects which will assist MIS graduates in securing employment.