INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BA4743 Management Information Systems Fall 3 0 3 7
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY
Course Objectives: This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of Management Information Systems in the modern business environment. New trends and innovations in the information and communication technologies are also discussed. Students are expected to create a new e-commerce business plan/idea during this course.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Have an understanding of the components of information systems;
2. Define Information Systems as a strategic tool;
3. Learn how to manage Information Systems;
4. Be able to design simple Information System;
5. Learn how to create value via Information Systems.

Course Content

What is information system, what is information technology? Strategic use of information and information technology. Information ethics; Databases; Internet and E-commerce.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT). Pre-reading and internet search
2) Importance of Information systems in modern businesses Internet search
3) Define data, knowledge, information and data management systems.
4) Database Management System (DBMS) implementation Lab hour
5) Networks, and telecommunication.
6) Internet and Internet Protocol
7) E-commerce and e-business. Internet search
8) Mobility and new business models.
9) Review
10) Information systems, management and decision making.
11) Managerial support systems.
12) Show the relation between ethics, privacy, security and information systems.
13) Project presentations
14) Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Textbook: Introduction to Information Systems, by R. K. Rainer and C. G. Cegielski, Wiley, 2011.
References: Laudon & Laudon, 2013. Essentials of Management Information Systems, Pearson.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 1 % 10
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 6 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 20
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 1 1
Application 2 8
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 91
Presentations / Seminar 1 1
Project 7 22
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 169

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information 4
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. 5
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. 4
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. 5
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. 4
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. 5
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. 4
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. 4
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself 4