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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

MIS or Management Information Systems dominate today’s corporate world. These systems dictate what and how we work within our organizations. Be it the CRM systems or financial systems; there is no escaping these systems. Therefore, by taking the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide programme, you can significantly enhance your employability quotient.

The Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) certification syllabus runs for six weeks and covers several essential and fundamental MIS-related concepts. It will touch down on MIS procurement/development process and how they are related to Business Process Redesign. The programme curriculum also unfolds how MIS influences your current or future jobs. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is offering this programme.

The Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) online course is an intermediate-level one with real-world case studies and examples. The programme falls under the Computer Science category and has a Spanish version and video transcripts in both English and Spanish. There are 2 tracks namely the audit and the verified track which are self-paced. The candidates may choose any of these tracks and can be enrolled. The main differences between these 2 tracks are access to the course materials and certificate of participation. During the audit track, the access is limited and no certification is given whereas during the verified track, access is unlimited and a certification is also offered.

The Highlights

  • Real-world case studies
  • Online training
  • Offered by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
  • Industry-expert instructors
  • Self-directed training modules
  • Video transcripts in Spanish and English
  • Computer Science category
  • Intermediate-level difficulty
  • Free training enrolment
  • Paid course certificate available
  • Six weeks program
  • Tangible course outcomes

Programme Offerings

  • Comprehensive course curriculum
  • Instructor-signed course certificate
  • Online training
  • self-paced modules
  • Intermediate-level program
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid program
  • Free Enrolment
  • Industry-expert instructors
  • Six-week training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 9908yesUC3M
  • There is no fee for the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide online course. 
  • You can access and learn the entire course content for zero charges. 
  • However, you have to pay Rs. 9,908 to gain the program completion certificate by edX. It is a shareable and verified course certificate.

Introduction to management information systems (MIS): a survival guide fee structure

Course

Fee

Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide course

Free

Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide course - certificate experience

Rs. 9,908 


Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) training, you must hold a basic computer literacy (user-level). Also, edX recommends interested participants to have business awareness.

What you will learn

Knowledge of IT industry

By completing the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) by edX, you will gain knowledge of the following topics:

  • The overview of Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • The role of MIS in present-day organizations
  • Identifying how MIS controls and alters jobs
  • Learning how MIS can improve your job performance and career prospects
  • Gaining familiarity with MIS trends and infrastructures, including Cloud, Big Data Analytics, outsourcing, and ERPs
  • Understanding how it influences business strategies and workplaces
  • Learn to bridge the digital gap of MIS

Admission Details

  • Go to the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide program homepage by clicking on https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-management-information-systems-mis.
  • Now, go through this edX program’s details.
  • Then, you can tap on “Enroll Now” to proceed.
  • Lastly, you have to sign up with your email ID, or social media account credentials. If you are a returning user, you can log in using your edX account credentials.

Application Details

There’s no requirement to fill out any complicated application form for the edX Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) program. Just sign up with edX or sign in using your edX/ Facebook/ Google/ Apple/ Microsoft account details, and you can start learning as and when the course commences.

The Syllabus

  • What is MIS?
  • How do MISs fit into today’s ICTs environment?
  • Discussion on how organizations acquire their MIS

  • Different kinds of networks
  • Distributed MISs architectures
  • The need for distributed MISs

  • Role of data in MISs
  • Analysis of DBMS
  • The Big Data landscape

  • The concept of ERP systems
  • The relationship between ERPs and Integrated Business Processes

  • Challenges to implementation of an ERP system

  • MISs’ role in information-driven decision-making
  • Decision Support Systems (DSS)
  • Future scope

Instructors

UC3M Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I attend a demo session for this edX program?

EdX provides no particular demo sessions for the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide online course. However, you can view an introductory or sample video of the course content by visiting the course’s homepage.

2: Does edX give any scholarship for pursuing this training course?

No. This is a free-to-enrol in course. It implies no charges to access this program’s learning material.

3: What is the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) online course duration?

The duration of this edX training is six weeks.

4: Am I eligible for the Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) training an instructor-led program?

The only prerequisite for enrolling in this edX course is to have user-level computer literacy. A candidate may or may not have business awareness for enrolling in the program.

5: Who will be the instructor for this edX course?

Alfonso Durán Heras of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is the course instructor for Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS) training. 

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