BAN 714- Management Information Systems

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Course Description

This course introduces students to the concept of information systems as the application of technical resources to support organizational processes and create business value. It shows how information technology continually enhances our capabilities to observe, to relate, and to decide at various managerial positions in an enterprise. The main topics include strategic use of information systems, enterprise (ERP) systems (including various intranet and extranet applications regarding employees, suppliers, and customers), electronic commerce, knowledge management systems, and decision support systems.  Issues regarding systems development, global IS systems, and financial evaluation of IS investments are also discussed in relation to the main topics.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe how information systems serve the various levels of management in an enterprise
  • Describe how information systems support various business strategies
  • Explain in writing how various support systems can be used for business decisions and to sustain competitive advantage.
  • Explain why emerging infrastructure technologies such as cloud computing, database management, best practice IT security measures, and wireless technologies are essential to organizational success.
  • Apply their understanding of E-Commerce, and Business Intelligence systems to solve simulated and real-world business
  • Demonstrate acceptable ethical awareness and moral reasoning concerning information systems
  • Explain how information systems are used to gain competitive advantage.
  • Formulate a business case for a new information system.
  • Explain how to secure information system resources.
  • Enhance desicion making and manage projects
Prerequisites

None

Required Text(s) and Materials

  • Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017.
  • Laudon and Laudon, Essentials of Management Information Systems, Global 10th Ed., Pearson, 2013.
  • Valacich and Schneider, Information Systems Today, 5th Edition, Pearson, 2012.
  • McKeen and Smith, IT Strategy, 2nd Edition, Pearson, 2012.
  • Motiwalla and Thompson, Enterprise Systems For Management, 2nd Edition, Pearson, 2012.

Assessment Method(s) and Evaluation

Grade for the course will be based on the following:

Assesment Weight Submission
Mid-term 25% Multiple Choice Exam plus short essay
Quizzez 20% Multiple Choice Exam
Case Studies and Instructional Videos 20% Esssay with Turnitin
Final Exam 35% Multiple Choice Exam plus short essay
TOTAL 100%
Mid-Term Exam: The mid-term exam is 25% of the final average. The mid-term exams will be administered by means of the portal on the scheduled date. The exam consists of multiple choice questions and short work problem. There will be 1.5 hours to complete it.
Final Exam: The final exam is 40% of the final average: A comprehensive final exam will be administered by means of the portal on the scheduled date. The comprehensive final exam consists of multiple choice questions and short work problem. There will be 1.5 hours to complete it.
Case Study and Instructional Videos:: This is 20% of the final average, The objective of the videos is to provide you a real life examples with the use of applying approaches and concepts in Information Management Systems. The students are expected to write short essays to on the real life problems, discuss and offer solutions .
Quizzes: At the end of the chapters you are given real life case examples. Students are expected to write essays using the related chapters’ information. A sample of a solved case study will be provided.
In total, student are expected to complete two essays for instructional videos and two essays for case studies.
4 mini quizzez (worth 5% each ) will be conducted from the sessions These quizzez tests will test your knowledge of the textbook chapters and are composed of 15 multiple-choice questions. The quizzez will be given after every three sessions. The students should follow their portal to learn the exact date of the quizzez. There will be no make-up the quiz.

Policy on Make- ups: Make-up examinations to midterm and final exams can be administered to students with excused absences. Excused absences include death in the immediate family, University sponsored trips or critical illness. Verification is required and permission to miss an examination must be secured PRIOR TO the scheduled examination time. If this condition is not met, a zero will be given for the missed exam.

Grading

Grading for this course is as follows:

Grading Scale
Grade Quality Points
A = Excellent 90 – 100%
B = Good 80 – 89%
C = Satisfactory 70 – 79%
D = Passing 60 – 69%
F = Failing below 60%
Attendance Policy

The regulations for attendance of Suje Florida University will be applied for the course.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the responsibility of all Suje Florida University faculty and students. Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated and will result in a failing grade, if the student is found guilty of cheating. Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the Academic Integrity Policy. All students are expected to do their own work and to uphold a high standard of academic ethics.

Course Expectations
  1. Students are expected to read assigned material prior to lecture and participate in discussions and activities.
  2. Log on at least three times a week – on different days in order to completely weekly assignments, assessments, discussions and/or other weekly deliverables as directed by the instructor and outlined in the syllabus.
  3. Participate in the weekly threaded discussions, this means that, in addition to posting a response to the thread topic presented, students are expected to respond to each other and comment and questions from the instructor and/or other students.
  4. Check your e-mail often.
  5. Communications with the instructor should be via University portal or the phone numbers listed above. Email is preferred.
  6. You should access and be familiar with the online assistance available to help you with program courses. Links to Student Information and Student Resources can be found on the … website.
  7. It is your responsibility to ensure you are registered throughout the course. Work out problems in registration directly with the Registrar’s Office.
Tentative Detailed Course Content and Recommended Readings
Week Topic Recommended Reading(s) Assesment due this period Instructional Videos
1 Information Systems in Global Business Today Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 1 , p.30 CASE STUDY 1 Rugby Footbal Union Tries Big Data
2 Global E-business and Coloboration Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 2 , p.68 US Foodservice Grows Market with Oracle CRM on Demand
3 Information Systems, Organization and Strategy Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017.Chapter 3 , p.106 CASE STUDY 2 Study:Deutsche Bank : the Cost of Legacy Systems
4 Ethical and Social Issues in Infromation Systems Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 4 , p.106 QUIZ 1 Chapters 1-3
5 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017.Chapter 5, p.192 CASE STUDY 3 Easy Jet Flies High with Cloud Computing
6 Foundations of Business Inteligence: Databases and Information Management Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017.Chapter 6, p.238 QUIZ 2 Chapters 4-6
7 Telecommunications, the Internet and Wireless Technology Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 7, p.278
8 Mid-Term
9 Securing Information Systems Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 8 , p.320 Meet the Hackers
10 Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applicaitons Naresh K. Malhotra, Marketing Research an Applied Orientation, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall International Editions, 2010., Chapter 9 , p.364 CASE STUDY 4 Alimeation Couche-Tard Competes Using Enterprise Systems
11 E-Commerce: Digital Markets , Digital Goods Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 10, p.398 Behind the Scenes of An American Warehouse
12 Managing Knowledge Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 11 , p.444 QUIZ 3 Chapters 8-9
13 Enchancing Desicion Making Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 12, p.480
14 Building Information Systems, Managing Projects Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 13-14 p.514 QUIZ 4 Chapters 10-12
15 Managing Global Systems Laudon and Laudon, Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital Firm, Global 15th Ed., Pearson, 2017. Chapter 15, p.588
16 Final Exam
Student Opinion of Instruction

At the end of the term, all students will be expected to complete an online Student Opinion of Instruction survey that will be available on portal. Students will receive an email notification through their VSU email address when the SOI is available. SOI responses are anonymous to instructors/administrators. Instructors will be able to view only a summary of all responses two weeks after they have submitted final grades.

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Access Statement

Students with disabilities who are experiencing barriers in this course may contact the Access Office for assistance in determining and implementing reasonable accommodations.