Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Management Sciences Program
Lecture Code WMF01900 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 経営情報システム論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ケイエイジョウホウシステムロン
Subject Name in
English
Management Information Systems
Instructor OKUI MASAKI,AKIYAMA TAKASHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
オクイ マサキ,アキヤマ タカシ
Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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In principle, face-to-face. The course may be changed to online (simultaneous interactive) depending on the corona, etc. Details will be announced after the course registration is confirmed.
Lecture-based, seminar-based, discussion, and student presentations, 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Management
Eligible Students
Keywords  
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Course Objectives and Outline
The objective of this lecture is to understand the transition of management information systems that support corporate management, the characteristics of data and problems on the human side that handle them, and changes in business systems due to the Internet and artificial intelligence (AI).
The objective is to be able to explain the role that management information systems play in corporate management strategies and the impact of information technology factories on corporate management, not only with examples but also with academic background.

Class Plan
In the class, students will prepare resumes based on the lecture materials distributed in advance, which will be discussed in depth as students present their resumes. Resumes will include not only summaries of the lecture material, but also explanations of case studies that fit the theme and answers to the questions distributed with the lecture material. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Orientation Lecture overview
lesson2 Basic Theory of Management Information Systems (1)
  Positioning and role of information in management systems
lesson3 Basic Theory of Management Information Systems (2)
  The relationship between management strategy and management information systems

lesson4 Genealogy of Management Information Systems
  Transition of Information Systems Supporting Corporate Management
lesson5 Establishing Competitive Advantage through Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  Changes in competitive strategies brought about by the evolution of information systems
lesson6 Data Management (1)
  The difference between data, information and knowledge

lesson7 Data Management (2)
  Evidence Management

lesson8 Data Management (3)
  Issues on the Human Side: Concerning the Consciousness Barrier

lesson9 Data Management (4)
  Mechanical Systems and Human Error
lesson10 IT Capabilities (1)
  Mechanisms for Efficient Use of Information Systems

lesson11 IT Capability (2)
  The capability of users of information systems
lesson12 IT Capabilities (3)
  Case Studies on DX (Digital Transformation)
lesson13 Changes in the competitive environment due to the Internet (1)
  Long Tail Strategy and its Challenges

lesson14 Changes in the competitive environment due to the Internet (2)
  Changes in the Business Environment Influenced by the Progress of the Internet

lesson15 Changes in the competitive environment due to the Internet (3)
  The Influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on Business Management


(1) End-of-term examinations: Yes
(2) Quiz: No
(3) Submission of presentation resumes: Yes
   (4) Number of times: Up to 14 times, depending on the number of students enrolled in the course.
   (4) Amount of material: Approximately 6 to 8 A4 pages
   Content: Summary of lecture material, introduction and explanation of case studies related to the theme, and answers to questions.
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Textbooks, reference books, etc.
No textbook will be used. Lectures will be given in accordance with lecture materials and papers distributed in advance.
Reference books will be introduced according to the lecture topics.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Please be sure to read the materials distributed in advance and collect related materials by yourself before attending the discussion. Also, please understand in advance that there is a lot of material to read and a lot of resumes to prepare. 
Requirements Note that students entering the Management Program in 2024 will not be eligible for course credit (important). 
Grading Method Grading will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the following three items
Resume presentation: 30%.
Discussion participation 30%.
Final exam 40
 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Faculty members with experience working in the business divisions of manufacturers will use their experience to provide an overview of management information systems used in companies and the meaning (value) of data.
 
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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