Shannon-Course Syllabus-MIS311 Spring 19V6 90 PDF

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Syllabus MIS 311 90 - Information Systems & Applications Spring 2019 Course: Instructor

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Section 90 | TU/TR 2:50 - 4:15 pm, AAG008 Section 91 | TU/TR 4:25 - 5:50 pm, AAG008 Patrick Shannon [email protected] My Office : 246 in Academic A building Tuesday/Thursday – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Alternate times by appointment – email me to arrange TAs will have occasional office hours that will be announced Brett Mendelsohn [email protected]

Course Description This course is an introduction to the technologies, applications, and the management of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) in organizations. It is designed to provide the necessary framework to guide you to understand and effectively address the issues pertaining to the discipline of Management Information Systems (MIS). The premise of this course is to understand how IS may be harnessed to create and deliver value as an essential competency for managers. The course is directed at: ü The prospective manager who will utilize IT/IS to support decision making, ü The prospective manager who will use IT/IS and deal with information systems professionals in the everyday conduct of running a business, ü The prospective manager who will manage some aspect of the IT/IS function in an enterprise, ü The individual who wants a career in IS. IS seeks to provide information for decision making and support for operational and managerial functions. All organizations today rely on some form of IS to accomplish their mission. The myriad of ways in which information systems are used continues to change as new technology is developed and new uses and better ways to accomplish tasks are found. The field of IS is dynamic and will continue to be of critical importance for the near future. From a management career viewpoint, managers who have little or nothing to do with information systems are rare. In addition to using computers to enhance their personal

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effectiveness and efficiency, managers are responsible for ensuring that information systems are utilized effectively and efficiently in their organizations.

It is interesting to note that most IT/IS decisions are not technical decisions but business decisions involving people, policies, processes, procedures, and financial analysis. Some examples are; How much should we spend on IT/IS? What level of service do we need from MIS to support business objectives? How could the company change its business processes to maximize the productivity by introducing new IT/IS? What is the breakeven analysis for a new systems implementation? You, as a prospective business manager, will need to make those decisions because you have insights into the business. Successful information system management in organizations requires a joint effort of both management and technical expertise. To be able to participate in such efforts, you will need to understand IS. The main objectives for the course are (1) to understand and talk about IT/IS and how it relates to the business, and (2) learn the concepts and frameworks to build the tools and decision-making to succeed in the technology enabled future. This course will introduce you to the principles of information systems as they are applied to business. The course is organized around three modules: (1) Business Driven IS (2) Technical Foundations of IS, and (3) Enterprise IS.

Learning Outcomes As a result of this course, you will be able to: Ø Appreciate and explain the strategic role of IT/IS in all types of organizations Ø Examine how an organization can create business value from IT/IS Ø Understand globalization and the role information systems has played in this evolution Ø Define information systems along with the differences among data, information, business intelligence, and knowledge Ø Identify and explain current and future types of organizational uses of IT/IS Ø Be aware of the ethical issues and security concerns in using IT/IS

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Course Materials Required Texts

Business Driven Information Systems, 6th ed., Paige Baltzan, published by McGraw Hill. - The smartbook can be bought from the BU Bookstore. The smartbook is also available online from within myCourses. Connect is required for this course.

Check and see what option works best for you! - Smartbook readings and Connect assignments for each week will be highlighted in the Connect section of myCourses. Connect Since this class is large, we are using the Connect platform to measure preparation and to facilitate learning. Course Will be posted on myCourses in the Slides section. Slides https://mycourses.binghamton.edu Additional Additional readings will be posted in myCourses in the Assignment Readings section. Class Format: The course will consist of a mix of lectures, class interaction, video, guest speakers, and testing of the same. Homework assignments comprise of readings, problems and questions. It will be difficult to do well in this course without attending classes regularly as there is a significant amount of extra material added, not found in the textbook.

Evaluation Method Item Attendance and participation* Project Assignments Critical thinking write-ups Exams (3) Total

Value 10% 15% 20% 10% 15% 15% 15% 100

Description Group Project 2* 5% write-ups Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3

*Class Attendance and Participation: Class participation will be noted as follows: • • •

Students must attend their registered section Students that contribute to the professionalism of the classroom and the class On occasions that attendance is taken in class, missing class will be reflected in the participation grade at the end of the semester

Examples of professional student contribution include: 3

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Asking relevant questions Presenting alternative views to those raised by class readings, other students, or the instructor Comments that encourage other speakers Comments that clarify or summarize ongoing class discussion Contributions which demonstrate connections you see between material in this course and other experiences or courses you have had Being a good listener

Attendance and Participation Points 10 Participation Point Opportunities • 2.5 Points - at the discretion of the professor for attendance. For every class missed, when attendance is taken (5 times), .5 points will be deducted from the 2.5 points. This makes it a big risk to skip class. There will be the possibility of attendance being recorded at any class. The highest probability of attendance being taken, will be with classes with guest speakers or days with light attendance. It is expected that you will attend all classes but please show your appreciation to these guest speakers by making special efforts to attend these valuable sessions. Missing a class will affect your learning opportunities. Missing a class when attendance is taken is costly to your grade by the deduction of .5 overall grade point from 100. • 5 Points - at the discretion of the professor for Group work. There will be at least one Group activity per class and the work will be submitted for evaluation. The Group is also expected to present (report out) at least once per semester and will be called on by the TAs. The Groups will be same as for the Project. • 2.5 Points - at the discretion of the professor for individual participation. It is expected that every student will answer/ask a question at least 2 times per semester and participation will be tracked by the TAs. Exams: The semester is divided into three sections with three exams. Each exam only covers materials from the current semester section (not cumulative from prior exams). The class design, however, will use ideas previously covered throughout the course in normal thought and progression. Typically, students can expect an exam study guide to be provided for each of the 3 exams. These study guides are typically available a few days prior to the exam. All exams will be no Internet/notes and will include topics from the assigned readings, lecture notes, class discussions, guest lectures, and additional reading materials. Multiplechoice items are the question format for all of them. The exams will be held in class and require the use of a laptop. You must attend exams in your own section. The final exam time and place will be communicated in April and scheduled sometime during finals exam week in May.

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Note: please do not make end-of-semester, return home flight arrangements before you know the third exam date/time. It can be scheduled toward the end of exam week with no fore-warning. Write-ups: There are 2 write-up assignments that require internet research and critical analysis of a specific topic. Details regarding each assignment will be posted on myCourses. Project: The Project is a group activity and a competition with the potential for extra credit. All Projects will be graded relative to your peers. The Top 4 selected Project groups will present their work to the class. Students in these groups will receive 1 extra point (15+1). Students in the winning group will receive an additional point (15+2). Details will be provided on myCourses during the semester. Assignments: There will be several homework’s assigned throughout the semester including chapter Smartbook readings (9 at 1 point each, 1 at .5 point) and 9 chapter Connect assignments (9 at .5 point each). Each homework is due at the class start time of the due date. Grading Scheme Your final grade score will determine your letter grade. This guideline will be used to determine your final grade as is (note that grades will NOT be rounded up or down). Letter Grade

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A

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