Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Information Technology for Business Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To introduce core IT concepts, infrastructure components, and their strategic importance to business processes.
• 2 To analyze emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity in real- time business applications
• 3 To train students in using business intelligence, analytics tools, and ERP systems across functional domains.
• 4 To develop understanding of IT governance, ethical concerns, and risk management in digital environments.
• 5 To foster students in designing digital transformation strategies that drive competitive advantage and innovation.

Course outcomes

• CO1: Acquire the knowledge on information Technology, and its functional perspectives.
• CO2: Understanding the emerging trends of information technology, the Information Technology Infrastructure and its role to changing Business environment.
• CO2: Analyzing the emerging trends of information technologies and its integration to business application across the functions and verticals of the industry.
• CO4: Apply the knowledge of data management and data analytics tools to solve the business problems
• CO5: Develop and Design Various Information Technology strategies for successful digital transformation.

Unit 1 CO1, CO2 · 6 hours

Introduction to Information Technology in Business Overview of IT infrastructure and its role in business operations. Emerging trends and technologies in Information Technology

Unit 2 CO2, CO4, CO5 · 8 hours

Big Data Management, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Introduction to database, data mining, Data warehouse, data analytics tools and techniques and big data management. Business intelligence for decision-making and competitive advantage

Unit 3 CO2, CO3 · 10 hours

Telecommunication, Wireless Technology, Cloud Computing and Virtualization Introduction to Telecommunication, the Internet and wireless Technology Cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their business applications. Virtualization technologies and their benefits in business operations.

Unit 4 CO1, CO4, CO5 · 8 hours

E-Business & Digital Transformation Strategies Introduction to E-commerce & E –Business, Digital Markets and Digital Goods Understanding digital transformation and its impact on businesses. Case studies on E-Business & successful digital transformation initiatives.

Unit 5 CO1, CO2, CO3 · 8 hours

IT Governance and Compliance & Ethical and social issues IT governance frameworks and their implementation. Ethical and social issues in Information Technology Compliance and regulatory issues in IT management

Unit 6 CO2, CO4, CO5 · 8 hours

Privacy & Cybersecurity and Risk Management Fundamentals of Privacy Issues & cybersecurity in business environments. Risk assessment and management strategies

Unit 7 CO4, CO5 · 8 hours

Business Applications of IT Business application of Information Technology across function and Verticals of the Industry Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and their implementation. Case studies on Business Application of Information Technology

Unit 8 CO4, CO5 · 4 hours

Emerging Technologies and Innovation Exploration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, (AI), ML, IoT, and Blockchain, Digital Payments, Mobile Computing, Social Media Innovation management and fostering a culture of innovation in IT.

Text Books

• 1 Introduction to Information Technology: Turban , Rainer Potter
• 2 Management Information Systems for the Information Age (9e) by Maeve Cummings. McGraw-Hill/Irwin (2012).
• 3 Management Information System- Managing the Digital Firm by Laudon and Laudon.
• 4 Principal of Information System by Ralph M. Stair and Georg Reynold.

Reference Books

• 1 A Management Information Systems by O’Brien, James. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
• 2 Elements of Systems Analysis and Design by Marvin Gore. Galgota Publications.
• 3 MIS a Conceptual Framework by Davis and Olson.
• 4 Analysis and Design of Information Systems by James Senn.
• 5 Information Systems Today by Jessup and Valacich. Prentice Hall India.
• 6 Management Information Systems by Jaiswal and Mittal. Oxford University Press