Staff Training: Get More From Your Staff Via e-Learning
Mis Outline
1. Managing Information Systems
TALHA ASIM GHAZI
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Course Description
Talha Asim Ghazi The evolution of technology, most notably With the help of this course participants
telecommunication and computers, has made IT will be able to understand the true
Email:
talha.ghazi@khi.iba.edu.pk (Information Technology) the towerblock of meaning, application, merits & how to
modern enterprise. successfully manage Information
Phone:
0333-3685-385 Technology.
The course is practical in nature is modeled after
Course: the current E-commerce environment which has
MIS 01 replaced the rigid hierarchical, multinational
MIS 02
corporation.
This course is designed to provide the participants
with a comprehensive overview of current trends
and technology, applications, and real world cases.
Lectures, assigned and other readings will form
Inside this Issue: the backdrop for this exploration.
Course Goals Participants are encouraged to add to the
Course Schedule
Assessments
dynamics of the course by providing additional
From the Instructor resources such as articles or websites of interest.
About the Instructor
Required Text(s):
This text is a primer for the course. Additional
materials will be added to PageOut for your use.
These materials will help to update lecture materials
and demonstrate the use of IT and its applications in
the modern enterprise.
2. Course Goals
• Conduct a basic needs assessment
• Recommend integrated solutions for identified requirements
• Complete work consistent with current trends in e-Business
• Enhanced business communications
Course Schedule
Level I - Basics to Intermediate
Business Information Systems: An Overview
Fundamental & Expanding Roles of Information Systems
Information Systems Types & Functions
Information Technology in Business: Hardware
Information Technology in Business: Software
E-Commerce: The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets
Value Chain & Strategic Information Systems
Building a Knowledge Creating Company
Data Resource Management
Level II - Intermediate to Advance
Telecommunications & Networks
Electronic Business Systems
Enterprise Business Systems
Electronic Commerce Systems
Decision Support Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Expert Systems
Planning Information Systems & Systems Development
Change Management
Developing Business / IT Solutions
Security & Ethical Challenges
Enterprise & Global Management of IT
3. Assessments
Assessment in the form of MCQ's, Acronym, True & False and are others required as part of this course.
These elements are designed to test the participant’s mastery of lectures, readings and theory related to
the disciplines of Managing Information Systems. The following question formats will be used on exams:
• Fill-in-Blanks or Short Answer
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Acronyms
• Case Studies
From the Instructor
MIS is a difficult subject to master in a single session; hence I have designed it in two levels. Reading
provided material will help increase your mastery of associated theory and practices.
About the Instructor
A young trainer and high motivational speaker, who is looking forward to inculcate his knowledge &
skills to the corporate world, with a recipe of knowledge of the corporate, topical humor & practical
approach which is easy to understand.
Talha received his MBA education from IBA & PAF KIET, Karachi with majors in MIS, Finance and
Training. A firm believer in continuous learning, he has attended numerous personal and professional
development programs from leading trainers and Institutes.
Talha is currently working at FBL as Assistant Manager Projects. He brings with him a very unique
experience of working in the corporate sector in highly pressurized and rigorous positions in an
illustrious career which has started a few years back. His previous work assignments have been in Oil
Marketing, Brokerage, Manufacturing, Banking and Education sectors. Talha is also interested in
associating with prestigious business schools as Visiting Faculty Member and Corporate Trainer. He has
given trainings / presentations in the disciplines of Marketing, Strategic Management, Information
Technology and Human Resources. He has also conducted training / presentations on soft skills areas
like Change Management, Leaders Vs Managers, Power of Positive Attitude, Time Management- to
name a few.