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Associate Dean: Paul Griffin

Academic Year: 2019-2020 Course Name: Business Information Systems (BUS 1500)

Land Acknowledgement Humber College is located in Adobigok, known as “Place of the Black Alders” in the Ojibwe Anishinaabe language. It is uniquely situated along GabeKanang Ziibi, the Humber River providing an integral connection for Indigenous peoples between the northern shore of Lake Ontario and the Lake Simcoe Georgian Bay region. In Honouring the Land, we are walking in the moccasin tracks of our ancestors and leaving our footprints for the future generations to come.

Faculty

Faculty of Business

Program

Bachelor of Commerce

Course Name:

Business Information Systems (BUS 1500)

Pre-Requisite(s)

None

Co-Requisite(s)

None

Pre-Requisite(s) for BUS 2500, SCM 4015 Equates

None

Restrictions

None

Credit Value

3.0

Total Course Hours 42 Developed By: The Faculty Team

Approved by:

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Course Description This course provides students with an overview of information technology and its use in the achievement of organizational goals and strategic objectives. Students examine the role of information technology in managing operations, achieving a competitive advantage, and on organizational structure and employees. They also study the dynamics of information technology systems specific to various industry sectors.

Course Rationale This course introduces the main Information Systems available for businesses, explaining their main differences and applications in the enterprise.

Program Learning Outcomes Emphasized in this Course: 1. Define the terminology used in the business functional areas of economics, accounting, marketing, organizational behaviour, information systems, human resources, finance, business-related law, operations. 2. Outline the key methods and concepts of the business functional areas of economics, accounting, marketing, organizational behaviour, information systems, human resources, finance, business-related law, operations. 3. Prepare a report that analyzes and provides recommendations for a business case study. 4. Articulate a point of view in effective verbal and written form using supportive informational evidence in a respectful manner. 5. Reflect on lessons learned through academic experiences in order to plan for continuous improvement. 6. Manage time, resources and interpersonal relationships effectively in order to meet academic expectations. 7. Contribute to individual and team outcomes displaying responsibility, initiative, integrity, and cultural and social sensitivity.

Course Format(s) Lecture (60 %); In-class Labs/Tutorials (30 %); Screening of student work/feedback (10 %) Methods of Presentation • Interactive lectures and discussions (two periods weekly) • Computer labs (one period weekly) • Assignments and case studies for individuals and groups • Audio-visual presentations

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Course textbook reading assignments (including case studies, Parts I, II, III, and IV and exercises

Lab Activities • MS Office for Business Lab Activities. Online Activities • Course Websites, e-mail access and communications with the professor • Internet access for research and data gathering

Course Learning Outcomes OQF Category Depth and Breadth of Knowledge

At the successful completion of this course the student will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Identify when information technology offers viable solutions to business problems. 2. Identify organizational changes required to support new and/or modified business information systems and the need for effective change management.

Knowledge of Methodologies

3. Devise information technology to supplement business activities. 4. Employ systems life cycle methodologies, data flow diagrams, systems flow charts, data dictionaries, record, screen and report layouts when participating in systems projects.

Application of Knowledge

5. Apply information, information systems and information technology in ethical, legal and responsible manners to ensure appropriate protection of the resources. 6. Employ knowledge of information technology to support business objectives. 7. Develop alternatives within the technology to meet the business requirement

Communication Skills

8. Communicate user requirements to information technology professionals.

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9. Critique the adoption of Information Systems in the enterprise.

Awareness of the Limits of Knowledge

10. Plan the use of information technology to supplement business activities, integrate the usage of available paper-based and electronic sources to access required information. 11. Identify next steps in the adoption of Information Systems in the enterprise.

Professional Capacity/Autonomy

12. Cooperate in solving business problems through the use information technology. 13. Verify hardware and software needs to assist in solving business problems.

Assessment Weighting Asse Assessme ssme ssment nt Computer Lab Exercises Group Case Study Assignment Group Research Assignment Mid-Term Examination Final Comprehensive Examination Total

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Modules of Study Module Module 1: Introduction to Information Systems Hardware Software

Course Learning Outcomes 1,2

Resources

Assessments

Chapter 1

Technology Guide 1 Technology Guide 2

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Course Learning Outcomes 1,2,3

Resources

Module 3: Ethics and Privacy

2,3

Chapter 3

Module 4: Information Security and Controls

5,6,7

Chapter 4

Module Module 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Assessments

Chapter 2

Protecting your Information Assets

Technology

Module 5: 5,6,7 Data and Knowledge Management

Chapter 5

Guide 5

Module 6: Telecommunications 5,6,7 and Networking

Chapter 6 Technology Guide 3

Cloud Computing

Module 7:

1,2,3,5,6,7

Module 8: E-Business and ECommerce

8,9,10,11

Mid-term Examination Chapter 7

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Module Module 9: Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce Module 10: Social Computing

Course Learning Outcomes 9,10,11

Resources

4,9

Chapter 9

Information Systems Within the Organization Module 11: Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Assessments

Chapter 8

Chapter 10

4, 9,11,12

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Technology Guide 4

Intelligent Systems Module 12: 11,12,13 Acquiring Information Systems and Applications Module 13: All Final Group Project Presentations Module 14: All Final Comprehensive Examination

Chapter 13

Final Group Project Presentations Chapters 1 to 13

Final Comprehensive Examination

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Required Resources, Tools and/or Equipment: Rainer, R.K., Prince, B., Hogeterp, I.S., Rodríguez, C.S. (2017). Introduction to Information Systems – Supporting and Transforming Business – Fourth Canadian Edition. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd

Supplemental Resources: Gaskin, S. & Vargas, A. (2014). GO! With Microsoft Excel 2013 Brief. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Additional Tools and Equipment None.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Students who have prior learning in the material of this course may be eligible for a course credit in recognition of their prior learning. The following table indicates the method that is used to assess prior learning for this course, or it indicates that such an assessment is not available. Students must apply for consideration for a prior learning assessment through the Office of the Registrar, and there is usually a fee associated with the application.

Portfolio

Challenge Exam

Skills Test

Interview

Other (Specify)

Not Available For PLAR

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Policies and Procedures It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their obligations under Humber Policies and Procedures. Academic Regulations It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations. The Academic Regulations apply to all applicants to Humber and all current students enrolled in any program or course offered by Humber, in any location. Information about academic appeals is found in the Academic Regulations.

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Accessible Learning Services Humber strives to create a welcoming environment for all students where equity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating academic accommodations and services. Staff in Accessible Learning Services are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, contact: Accessible Learning Services: http://www.humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessiblelearning North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090 Lakeshore Campus: (416) 675-6622 X3331

Academic Integrity Academic integrity is essentially honesty in all academic endeavours. Academic integrity requires that students avoid all forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating on tests or exams or any misrepresentation of academic accomplishment.

Disclaimer While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification.

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