MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS - BMEGT20MN48

Generally, information and communication technologies (ICT) are approached as „black boxes” inside of which is not really accessible for other business areas. This is the reason why the main objective of this course is to familiarize students with what is happening inside the “black box” and show how ICT is managed in businesses. We put a strong emphasis on demonstrating how companies increase their competitiveness with ICT solutions and how they can improve efficiency in their business functions. We introduce contemporary technology innovations and those mechanisms which drive new business models, organizational change, and the transformation of managerial decisions. During the course, on the one hand, the conceptual foundations of information management are discussed. On the other several cases, examples and illustrations are presented how digital transformation works in practice. Students are enabled by several assignments to indulge in their own concrete cases, both to study digital transformation and to design new business models or strategies.

1. Can use of terminologies and concepts of management information systems.
2. Understand of information system development and management methods.
3. Get familiar with the contemporary ICTs and how they support business processes.
4. Understand digital transformation.
5. Get familiar with data driven management, and its relevance in achieving effectiveness and efficiency.

1. Are able to use the concepts to analyze, renew, and critically assess information systems.
2. Are able to create practical suggestions for ICT strategies.
3. Are equipped with skills to develop arguments and high level plans for digital transformation..
4. Can work together with ICT experts, developers in projects.

1. 1. Will be receptive to the use of new IT tools.
2. 2. Understand the application possibilities of 21st century technological innovations.

1. Are able to work independently under general supervision, and continue learning new skills in the field of MIS.
2. Can actively participate in the sessions and projects.
3. Are able to take responsibility for their own actions, deliverables and decisions.

Lectures, oral and written communication, application of IT tools and techniques during the lectures and individual exercises.

• 1.Nemeslaki András (2012): Vállalati Internetstratégia, Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest.
• ISBN 9789630591898 (this is not applicable in the English programs)
• 2.Laudon and Laudon (2019): Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Pearson, New-York.
• ISBN-13: 978-0135191798
• 3.Digitális transzformációról szóló HBR tanulmányok, valamint HBS esettanulmányok (case studies).
• (HBR papers and HBS case studies along with study notes and handouts by the instructors.)

Detailed description of the performance evaluations carried out during the term: Lecture participation (50%): the participation and activity of the students are evaluated by the lecturers at the end of the term. Max points attainable: 50. Volunteered home assignment (50%): 10-12 slides in a PowerPoint Presentation. Topic: discussed at the beginning of the term in the first lecture. Max points attaiable: 50. With the fulfilment of the 2 criterion mentioned above, 100% exam-proportion is attainable. So, the exam is avoidable with the lecture participation and the home assignment. Detailed description of the performance evaluations carried out during the exam period: Exam: 1. Written performance assessment: The exam is 50 min., and consists of 50 multiple choice and case study questions. Max points attainable: 100.

• Lecture participation: 50
• Home assignment: 50
• total: 100

• Written performance assessment: 100
• total: 100

No midterm requirement.

According to the Code of Studies

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

To achieve the learning outcomes set out in section 2.2, the course consists of the following areas and topics.