• To introduce learners to the role of information systems in organizational control and
decision-making.
• To develop an understanding of how data is captured, processed, and managed within a
business.
• To equip learners with the skills to design and interpret management control reports.
• To provide an understanding of internal control frameworks and data security.
• To prepare learners for roles in management information systems (MIS) and
administrative control.

Upon completion, learners will be able to:
• Identify the information needs of different levels of management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of management information systems.
• Apply internal control principles to safeguard organizational assets.
• Analyze and present management data for strategic decision-making.
• Implement data protection and security measures in a management context.

Module 1: Foundations of Management Information

• The relationship between data, information, and knowledge.
• Characteristics of good management information.
• Information requirements for strategic, tactical, and operational levels.

Module 2: Information Systems and Technology

• Types of information systems (TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS).
• The role of ERP systems in management control.
• Cloud computing and mobile technology in business.

Module 3: Internal Control Frameworks

• Principles of internal control (COSO framework).
• Financial vs. administrative controls.
• Risk assessment and management in information systems.

Module 4: Performance Reporting and Communication

• Designing effective management reports.
• Visualizing data: Dashboards and KPIs.
• Communication channels and organizational feedback loops.

Module 5: Data Security and Ethics

• Data protection legislation and privacy.
• Cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
• Ethical issues in data management and surveillance.

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