SUMMARY The unit, Management Information Systems (IS) connects two distinct areas of knowledge, Information Technology (IT) and Management. On this course will be discussed concepts related to information systems, application and framework for organizational environment.
OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES OF LEARNING The objectives of the course are: 1. Describe and identify the role of information systems in the management of organizations; 2. Characterize types of information systems and understand their impact within an organization; 3. Using management information systems support: Microsoft Excel, Primavera BSS, R Commander and others;
SKILLS TO DEVELOP With this course, it is intended that students acquire the following skills: 1. Identify a management information system and the importance for the organization; 2. Knowing how to use a management information system autonomously: Microsoft Excel, Primavera BSS, R Commander and others;
Programme
The organization of the course is as follows: 1. Organizational Information System 1.1. The concept of System 1.1.1. General Systems Theory; 1.1.2. General characteristics of the systems. 1.2. The Organizational System 1.3. Information systems 1.3.1. System - Concept and examples; 1.3.2. Informaion System - concept and components; 1.3.3. Information system and computer systems; 1.3.4. Information System (IS) and Information Technology (IT); 1.3.5. Main types of information systems; 1.3.6. Development stages of information systems. 1.4. The role of Information Technology in the Organizations Management 1.5. Business Information Systems 1.5.1. The evolution of Information Systems in Organizations; 1.5.2. The Database Management Systems; 1.5.3. ERP Systems (Enterprise Resource Planning); 1.5.4. CRM Sistems (Customer Relationship Management); 1.5.5. Interorganizational Information Systems. 2. Microsoft Excel as a management support tool 2.1. Analysis and Data Management 2.1.1. Charts 2.1.2. Operations on tables 2.1.3. Data filters 2.1.4. Tables and dynamic graphics 2.1.5. Analysis chances 2.1.6. Analysis tools 2.2. Automating tasks 2.2.1. Command macros 2.2.2. User-defined functions 3. Information Systems applied to Management 3.1. Use of a Content Management System (CMS) 3.1.1. Open source Software 3.1.2. Open source CMS 3.1.3. Joomla platform 3.2. Statistical software R 3.2.1. Introduction to software R 3.2.2. Programming in R 3.3. Use of software Primavera BSS 3.3.1. Introduction to software Primavera BSS 3.3.2. Express Administrator 3.3.3. Express ERP 3.3.4. Express POS
Main literature
CARVALHO, A., LOPES, F. e MORAIS, M.;Desenvolvimento de Sistemas de Informação, FCA Editora de Informática, 2005. ISBN: 972-722-461-X
RODRIGUES, L.;Utilização do Excel 2010 para Economia & Gestão , FCA Editora de Informática, 2011. ISBN: 978-972-722-669-6
Supplementary Bibliography
CARVALHO, A.;Exercícios resolvidos com Excel 2010 para Economia & Gestão, FCA Editora de Informática, 2011. ISBN: 978-972-722-729-7
Pereira, L., Piairo, H.;Introdução à Estatística Em R e SPSS, Chiado Editora, 2012. ISBN: 9789896978778
Learning Methods
There will aplied the following methods: exhibition, demonstration and experimentation. Multimedia presentations will support most of the expository content. The most practical part of the course will be mostly dedicated to carrying out enforcement activities of the contents taught, assuming here the teacher, the role of tutor, recalling concepts and functionality, providing support and encouraging students to refine and hone their performances. During classes students are always encouraged to take a pro-active critical participation, about the contents exposed and present current topics for debate.
Assessment Components
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
Assessment Components
Description
Type
Time (hours)
Conclusion Date
Attendance (estimated)
Lessons
30
Teste/Exame
4
Study
57
Trabalho laboratorial ou de campo
15
Total:
106
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes