Syllabus

GSB 622 Management Information Systems

Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

 

Fall 2016 August 31, 2016- December 14, 2016

(link to planned schedule - subject to change)

 

Instructor:      James Miller

Email:             jmiller@dom.edu

Cell phone :    847-530-0550

 

Class Location : Crown 320 computer classroom

Texts (required):  

Laudon & Laudon, Management Information Systems:  Managing the Digital Firm.  13 ^th Ed.  Prentice Hall . ISBN 9780132142854

 

You can use the 11th or 12th Ed with some inconveniencs. See this comparison.

 

We will also utilize Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, Project and Access and Adobe Dreamweaver.  This software is availabe in the Dominican Tech Center. Dreamweaver can be obtained on a 30 day free trial. The easiest way to use all the software needed in this course is to connect to the Dominican Server ACATSNEW.DOM.EDU. Instructions to do this will be given in the course.

 

Course Description: This course explores and assesses the current and future role of information technology in business, from both a management and a user perspective. Topics include: the strategic role of IT, hardware and operating systems, software development tools and processes, relational databases, big data, data warehouses, data analytics, security concerns, ethical issues, privacy issues, enterprise applications, intelligent systems, and the role and influence of IT on business processes. Hands-on experiences include, web site creation, database, data warehouse, data analytics, and spreadsheet. Case studies are also used to facilitate discussions focused on the course topics.  

 

 

Prerequisites:  GSB 611, 612, 613. 

 

Grading: (Percentages will be updated as soon as all assignments have been entered into Canvas)

Homework	16.09%
E-Commerce Development	13,79%
Midterm and Final Exams	17.7%
Online Discussions	16.55%
Online Quizzes	28.97%
Short Paper	6.9%

 

 

Learning Demands More. At the end of the course the final  letter grade will be computed as follows:
Letter Grade		Corresponding Percentage
A:		93-100%
A-:		90-92.9%
B+:		88-89.9%
B:		80-87.9%
C+:		78-79.9%
C:		70-77.9%
C-:		68-69.9%
F:		0-67.9%

 

 

 

Logistics:

You will need a Dominican email address. Please see the Computer Lab aides if you do not already have the required accounts. Use of Canvas is required.

 

All assignments are due at the beginning of the class. A late penalty of 25% per class generally applies. If you have a reason why your assignment will be late, contact me before the due date. This is easy to do and it will save you the late penalty.

 

Midterm/Final Exam:  Each exam portion will cover all materials presented in class up to the exam date.  An emphasis will be placed on the class lectures, notes, handouts and the required reading.  If you must miss an exam, you must obtain approval before the exam date. The exam may be made up on a mutually agreeable schedule but make up dates generally are before the scheduled exam date.

 

Online work (Canvas): Some class sessions will be "located" online instead of at Dominican. Quizzes, homework, and the short paper will be submitted via Canvas.

 

Schedule details: The schedule is subject to change. A detailed schedule by class date can be found here

 

 

Objectives: 

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the evolution, current state, and trends in information technology as well as their business implications.
• Explain how information systems can be used for strategic competitive advantage.
• Identify opportunities that exist for information technology applications in a particular business environment
• Explain the issues involved in the effective management of information system resources, processes and systems.
• Analyze and explain the applicability of various software applications within a particular business environment, including decision support systems, intelligent systems, and executive information systems.
• Analyze and explain the applicability of database systems and data mining within a particular business environment, and explain the requirements and challenges associated with the management of same.
• Analyze and explain the applicability of big data and data analytics within a particular business environment and explain the associated requirements and challenges.
• Assess computer security concerns and vulnerabilities associated with information technology and systems within an organization
• Develop a plan to support business process reengineering using an information systems planning approach
• Explain the relevance and evaluate the potential of e-commerce, e-business, and m-business with respect to a particular business environment
• Assess the ethical, legal, and privacy issues associated with information technology and information systems
• Demonstrate and effective use and an understanding of the applicability of various systems and tools for managing data including relational databases, data warehouses, spreadshets, and analytical engines.