Essentials of MIS

Essentials of MIS, 15th Edition, by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon, is an academic textbook that introduces the core principles of business information systems. Published by Pearson, the text is designed for students preparing for careers in the MIS industry. It provides a structured foundation in how business organizations deploy information technology to manage operations, support leadership decisions, and achieve organizational goals.

The content highlights practical digital business skills necessary across modern corporate environments. A major thematic focus includes an examination of the coronavirus pandemic and its specific impact on business uses of information systems, showing how companies adapted their communication channels and operational processes during broad economic changes.

To reinforce learning, this 15th edition includes four all-new cases per chapter focused on actual organizational scenarios. The material fits entry-level college courses in management information systems, serving students who intend to enter professional business and technology roles.