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Introduction
The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) one-year programme examines the design, development and management of information systems and prepares students for careers in systems design, planning and management. This programme offers expertise and knowledge by studying how information is used in organisations to improve value chains and decision making, in a state-of-the-art environment conducive of high-tech innovation, knowledge engineering and business intelligence. Through this programme, students will be trained to recognise and welcome change in the business and information environment created by social, economic, political and technical developments. And this programme equips candidates to design solutions to business information problems, and to offer strategic guidance to organisations that will enhance their management and governance.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the concepts and practical applications of information systems in business organizations.
- Describe the framework of information systems, its components and functionality and the business processes.
- Apply and illustrate the strategic importance of the information technology to businesses and illustrate how these technologies are used in business operations and management.
- Evaluate the role and importance of data/database resource management.
- Familiarize students with the latest technologies to develop and enhance business information systems.
- Explain and critically discuss the major theoretical and professional issues in business information systems.
- Analyze these issues and apply, plan and implement possible solutions to solve these problems systematically and creatively.
- Investigate business information systems problems through an independent study by utilising relevant methodologies for scholarly or professional purposes.
Semester I
MISM 6101 – Management Information Systems
MISM 6102 – Database Technologies and Management
MISM 6103 – Data Governance
MISM 6104 – Enterprise Systems
MISM 6105 – Project Management
MISM 6106 – Research Methodology
Semester II
MISM 6201 – Information Security Management and Audit
MISM 6202 – Innovations and Entrepreneurship
MISM 6203 – Business Strategy and IT
MISM 6204 – Independent Study (guided)
Electives [Need to select two (02) electives from the following]
MISM 6205 – Artificial Intelligence
MISM 6206 – Business Data Analytics
MISM 6207 – Business Process Analysis and Engineering
The MISM is a one-year academic programme consisting with two (02) semesters with 30 total credits. The total credits need to be completed through nine (09) compulsory course and two (02) elective courses (of 25 total credit values) and a guided independent study (of 5 credits). In each of the taught courses, 50 percent of the maximum marks shall be based on continuous assessments which shall assess the performance of the candidate at assignments, class-room tests, quizzes, reports, discussions, seminars, oral presentations, etc. The balance 50 percent of marks shall be used for assessing the performance of the candidates at the end-of-semester closed book written examination in an examination hall setting. Written examinations will be held at the end of semester I and II. Each of the eleven (11) courses and the independent research project shall carry a maximum Grade Point Value of 4.00. A candidate’s performance in each of the courses shall be graded and the calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) is carried out considering the Grade Point Value (GPV) for each such course and the Credits allocated accordingly.
After completion of Semester I, candidates should work on the independent research study in the field of Business Information Systems under a supervisor appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board. She/he should submit a project report containing a minimum of 6000 words and a maximum of 7000 words. The research project should represent sustained research carried out in the field of Information Systems Management and be a presentation of original work incorporating analytical and/or critical review of the subject matter of research and study.
The registration for MISM shall be deemed to have lapsed at the expiry of its period of validity. A candidate whose registration has so lapsed may renew her/his registration for a further period of another academic year, provided the Faculty Board considers her/him eligible for such registration. However, no registration shall be renewed after the expiry of three academic years from the end of the first period of registration.
By-law of MISM
- Duration: One Year
- Delivery: Weekend
- Mode of Conduct: English
- Number of Credits: 30
- SLQF level: 09
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution in Information Systems Management; OR
- Any other Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning/ work experience in information systems management; OR
- Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized University/ Institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board of the FGS and the Senate of University of Colombo with prior learning/ work experience in Information Systems Management; OR
- Professional qualification from a recognized professional body acceptable to the Faculty Board of the FGS and the Senate of the University of Colombo with prior learning/ work experience in Information Systems Management; OR
- Completion of NVQ level 7 (equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Information Systems Management determined to be acceptable by the Faculty Board of the FGS and Senate of the University of Colombo;
AND
A good knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at the selection interview and/or selection test.
- Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.
- Application fee Rs. 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318121600002 as the reference number at any Peoples’ Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk),
- Apply Online: https://forms.gle/URC6JCdHZNTRseJF8
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- Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No.35/30, Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before 10th April 2024.
- Professor B. Nishantha
- Professor M.P.P. Dharmadasa
- Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana
- Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa
- Dr. Nuradhi K Jayasiri
- Dr. Dillina Herath
- Dr. Manjusri Wickramasinghe
- Mr. Thepul Ginige
- Mr. Chanuka Wattegama
- Mr. Mangala Perera
- Mr. Kenneth Thilakaratne
- Mr. Rangana Jayashanka
Course Coordinator
Dr. Nuradhi K. Jayasiri
PhD, University of Otago, New Zealand
Email: nuradhikj@dac.cmb.ac.lk
Mobile: 0772221418
Course Assistant
Ms. Ashika De Silva
Email: mism@fgs.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: (+94) 11 205 56 56
