Technology for Managers

Learning Outcomes Per Course Unit

This course focuses on the conceptual frameworks of information systems and provides skills and
competencies in information systems to contribute to an organization in management decision
making that advance the organization’s strategy and to implement the organizational structure and
dynamics of the enterprise for the purpose of managing the organization in a better way for a
competitive advantage.

Further to that the course will provide capability and initiative to lead organizations through
technological changes, discernment of, and responsible approaches to, ethical issues in technology
use by society, organizations and individuals, how technology is used to integrate the business
disciplines, introduce business cases, allow to learn to solve business problems with information
technology, introduce the strategic applications of technology, introduce the issues and problems
involved in building complex systems and organizing information resources, introduce the social
implications of information technology.

Cognitive Skills:
Students will develop in skills how to evaluate cost effectiveness and business value of information
systems.

Subject Specific Skills:

Students will gain skill on usage of information systems and technology in organizations to solve
problems, make better business decisions and create business value.
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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 1. Describe the concepts and components of information systems in organizations and the
impact of technology on business and society.
2. Apply knowledge of data governance and data management, data modeling and database
design, data warehousing and business intelligence, and predictive analytics and data
mining.
3. Evaluate the e-business and e-commerce, web technologies and platforms, online
marketing and social media, and digital business models and strategies.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of information security and risk management, compliance
with laws and regulations, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
5. Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to work
effectively in teams.

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Detailed
Detailed Learning outcomes
Syllabus
1 Introduction to At the end of the session students should be
MIS able to;
1. Overview of the field of MIS, including
its history, key concepts, and current
trends
2. Identify and describe the role of
information systems in organizations,
including how they support various
functions such as operations, marketing,
and human resources
3. Identify the impact of technology on
business and society, including changes
in the way organizations, operate and
how they interact with customers and
other stakeholders

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2 Information At the end of the session students should be
Systems and able to;
Business 6. Explain why it is necessary to aligning
Strategy information systems with business
strategy, including understanding how
information systems can enable or
constrain different strategic options
7. Explain the strategic use of information
systems in organizations, including how
information systems can be used to gain
a competitive advantage and create new
business opportunities
8. Explain the role of IT governance in
shaping business strategy, including
understanding how IT decisions are

made and how IT resources are

allocated
3 Data At the end of the session students should be
Management and able to;
Analytics 6. Explain the concepts of data
management and data analytics,
including understanding the difference
between structured and unstructured
data, data quality, and data governance
7. Understanding data and how it can be
used for decision-making, including
how to collect, store, and analyze data,
and how to use data visualization and
reporting tools
8. Apply Data visualization and reporting
techniques, including how to create
effective charts, tables, and dashboards,
and how to use them to communicate
insights and support decision making

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4 Systems At the end of the session students should be
Development able to;
and Project 1. Understanding of Systems development
Management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile),
including how they are used to plan,
design, and implement information
systems
2. Apply Project management methods for
information systems development,
including understanding how to scope,
schedule, and budget information
systems projects and how to manage
risks and issues
3. Communicate effectively with technical
and non-technical stakeholders, and
how to manage conflicts and resolve
problems

5 E-Business and At the end of the session students should be

E-Commerce able to;
9. Overview of e-business and
ecommerce, including the different
types of e-business and e-commerce
models and how they are used to create
value for customers and organizations
10. Review Web technologies and
platforms, including understanding how
web technologies are used to

create and deliver e-business and

ecommerce applications
11. Explain Online marketing and social
media, including understanding how to
use digital marketing techniques and
social media platforms to reach and
engage customers
12. Digital business models and strategies,
including understanding how to use
ebusiness and e-commerce to create
new business opportunities and disrupt
traditional business models

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6 Security, Risk At the end of the session students should be
Management, able to;
and Compliance 9. Understand the Information security
and risk management, including how to
protect information systems and data
from unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, disruption, modification, or
destruction
10. Compliance with laws and regulations
(e.g. HIPAA, SOX), including how to
ensure that information systems comply
with relevant laws and regulations and
how to manage potential legal and
regulatory risks
11. Review Business continuity and
disaster recovery planning, including
how to plan for and respond to
disruptions and disasters that may
affect information systems and data
7 Emerging At the end of the session students should be
Technologies and able to;
Future Trends 1. Explain Cloud computing and
virtualization, including understanding
how cloud computing and
virtualization technologies are used to
create and deliver information systems
and services
2. Describe Mobile computing and the
Internet of Things, including
understanding how mobile devices and
IoT technologies are changing the way

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 organizations operate and interact with
customers and other stakeholders
3. Review Artificial intelligence and
machine learning, including
understanding the basic concepts and
applications of AI and machine learning
and how they are being used to create
new products and services

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