Information Technology for Management

Paper Code: 
MBA-323
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
40.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

• Issues and strategies of managing Information Technology.
• Providing Information Technology support for system development, technology planning, and operations

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to IT

Introduction to IT
Concept, Component, IT application in Management, Hardware and Software, Introduction to Word Processing, Electronic Presentation and Database Management System, Network Terminology

7.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to Spreadsheets

Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction, Cell Reference, Range, Formula, Cell Formatting, Aggregate Functions, Logical Functions, Date & Time Functions, Math Functions, Data Sorting and Filters, Charts, Conditional Formatting, Statistical Functions

8.00
Unit III: 
Strategic and Management Issues of IT

Strategic and Management Issues of IT
Dependence on Technology, Integrating Technology with Business Environment.
IT and Corporate Strategy, Sustaining a Competitive Edge through application of IT in management functions, Management control of Information Technology, Auditing, Security Concerns, Outsourcing, Societal Implications and On Line Trends.

8.00
Unit IV: 
Global IT Trends

Global IT Trends
Introduction to e-commerce and Business Models of e-commerce, e-business, Mobile Commerce, e-payments and introduction to ERP
Overview of Wireless Access Technologies: GSM, GPS, CDMA, GPRS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G & 5G technologies, RFID and Modern Computing

8.00
Unit V: 
Managing System Development

Managing System Development
Introduction, Types of Information System: Transaction Processing System (TPS),
Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS), Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Internet Based Systems, Knowledge Management System, Learning Management System, System Reengineering.

Essential Readings: 

• Henry C. Lucas, Information Technology for Management, McGraw Hill, International Edition, July 2001.
• Kenneth C. Laudon & Jane P. Laudon, Management Information System, Global Edition, Pearson Education, 2009.
• Waman Jawadekar, Management Information System: Text and Cases, Tata McGraw Hill, June 2009.

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