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ARIZONA CAMPUS - PHOENIX
BUS 7700 – Spring 2008
Management Information Systems
January - March, 2008
Date of syllabus: 1/9/2008
Course Description
This course examines the use of computer information systems in the business organization with emphasis on how information technology supports business functions and aids managerial decision-making. The course also explores current trends and emerging technologies, with an eye toward their applicability to the enterprise.
Management of Information Systems (MIS) is directed toward the student learning how to utilize data and technology to effectively contribute to the overall objectives of an organization. The course is NOT intended to address detailed computer programming or operations.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
« Identify the primary business applications of information systems.
« Understand the strategic importance of information systems and communications technologies in business development and operation.
« Conceptualize information needs.
« Locate, retrieve and interpret data from different information sources.
« Apply information from different sources to managerial decision making, problem solving and organizational change processes.
Course Materials
Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J. P. (2007). Management information systems: Managing the digital firm (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Access to a PC – web access, e-mail, PowerPoint, and other software as needed.
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: / Greg BinderTelephone: / Home: (602) 9426448
Office: (602) 2563589
E-mail: /
Availability: / I can be reached by any means above. In many cases, you will have to leave a message; however, I will return your contact as soon as possible. Calls to my home should be limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For sending documents by e-mail using the Internet, use the following addresses: & .
Instructor Bio
Your instructor comes to you with over 32 years of teaching experience. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona. He taught Computer Science at the Academy for three years. Subsequently he served on the staff of the US Army Management Systems Support Agency at the Pentagon. Since 1980, he has worked for the City of Phoenix Information Technology Department, consulted for the US Army Pentagon and the State Department, and taught in the Business College and School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. He has been a faculty member with the University of Phoenix since 1983, in all aspects of graduate and undergraduate information systems subjects. He has been a faculty member with Ottawa University since 2003. He is involved with both classroom delivery and Directed Study programs. At the City of Phoenix Mr. Binder has managed development of the e-commerce program, privacy, the e-government program, and served as project manager for web-based applications. He currently heads the Enterprise Technology Management team, with responsibilities for enterprise architecture; strategic, technical, and operational technology planning, information technology standards and e-privacy, and has performed assignments in disaster recovery planning, mobile computing strategy development, and data security and privacy.
Course Schedule At-A-Glance*
Week** / Readings & Activities / Assignments Due*** / Date/Time Due / Pts /Week 1
January 7 – January 13
ATTEND: January 10 / Introduction/comments BUS 7700 is unique as an Ottawa University graduate course in that it is likely that some students will have substantial experience and training in one or more aspects of the course material. Further, there may be students with specific interests in Management Information with regard to hardware, software, the Internet, process reengineering, etc.
Read Chapters 1 and 2 / Chapter 2, Due Sunday, January 13 - multiple choice questions (For this and following weekly assignments, students should use the Pearson/Laudon web site - http://www.prenhall.com/laudon - and select “Companion Website” under”10/e” then select the chapter of interest, and then select “Self-Study Guide” (on the left panel), and then True/false or Multiple Choice, as required. Submit your answers for grading and then email the results to the faculty member. / 10
Week 2
January 14 – January 20
ATTEND: January 17 / Read Chapter 3 / Chapter 3, multiple choice questions / Midnight, January 16 / 10
Week 3
January 21 – January 27 / Read Chapter 4 / Chapter 4, true/false questions / Midnight, January 23 / 10
Week 4
January 28 – February 3
ATTEND: January 31 / Read Chapter 5
1/30 / Chapter 5, multiple choice questions.
White Paper - Your comments on an MIS/IT issue (Use APA style for this narrative work) / Midnight, January 30
February 3 / 10
20
Week 5
February 4 – February 10 / Read Chapter 6 / Chapter 6, true/false questions / Midnight, February 6 / 10
Week 6
February 11 – February 17
ATTEND: February 14 / Read Chapter 7
2/21 / Chapter 7, multiple choice questions / Midnight, February 13 / 10
Week 7
February 18 – February 24 / Read Chapter 8 / Chapter 8, true/false questions
White Paper - Your comments on an MIS/IT issue / Midnight, February 20
February 24 / 10
20
Week 8
February 25 – March 2 / Read Chapter 9 / Chapter 9, multiple choice questions / Midnight, February 27 / 10
Week 9
March 3 –
March 9
ATTEND:
March 6 / Read Chapter 10 / Chapter 10, true/false questions
White Paper - Your comments on an MIS/IT issue (Use APA style for this narrative work) / Midnight,
March 5
March 9 / 10
20
Week 10
March 10 –
March 16 / Read Chapter 11 / Chapter 11, multiple choice questions / Midnight,
March 12 / 10
Week 11
March 17 –
March 23
ATTEND:
March 20 / Read Chapter 13 / Chapter 13, true/false questions
White Paper - Your comments on an MIS/IT issue (Use APA style for this narrative work) / Midnight,
March 19
March 23 / 10
20
Week 12
March 24 –
March 29
ATTEND:
March 27 / Read Chapter 14 / Chapter 14, multiple choice questions
Final Paper (Use APA style for this narrative work)
Presentation / Midnight, March 26
March 26
March 26 / 10
100
50
TOTAL / 350
* This is a "reduced contact hours" format syllabus
**All weeks run from Monday to Sunday, except the last week, which ends on Saturday.
*** All assignments are due at midnight of the due-date.
Competency Assessment
You will have several opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the principles taught in this course. The primary means of evaluating your work will be through practical application of the material. In the event that you have difficulty completing any of the assignments for this course, please contact me immediately. My email address and telephone number are listed on this syllabus.
Course Requirements:
· Homework: Assigned Chapter Readings - One text chapter will be assigned per week, with the exception of Week 1. After each chapter reading, students will respond to one or more of the following:
· Short Quizzes: Students will answer online true/false or multiple choice questions, as spelled out in the schedule above.
· White Papers: Students will read and write short reaction papers stemming from various white papers discussing current trends/issues within information systems. Length should be no longer than 3 pages. These papers will be submitted to me via e-mail.
· Final Paper: Please email this paper to me.
Assignments Overview
Please refer to the Assignments Table section of this course for complete details regarding the activities and assignments for this course. The following is merely a summary.
Assignments At-A-Glance
Assignment / Qty. / Points / Total Points / Date/TimeDue
Quizzes (Self-Study) / 12 / 10 / 120 / Weekly at midnight on Wednesday
White Papers / 4 / 20 / 80 / Weekly at midnight on Sunday, Weeks 4, 7, 9, 11
Research Paper / 1 / 100 / 100 / Midnight on Saturday 3/29/08
Paper Presentation / 1 / 50 / 50
TOTAL POINTS / 350
Grading Scale
Students are to understand that it is not the intent of the instructor to award an automatic grade of “A” to each student who completes the course. An “A” recognizes a particularly high, demonstrated level of learning as well as superior achievement of course objectives.
Grade / Percentage / PointsA / 93 to 100% / 325.5-350
B / 84 to 92+% / 329 – 325.4
C / 75 to 83+% / 262.5 – 328.9
D / 66 to 74+% / 231 – 362.4
F / 66 / <231
Please remember:
A= Excellent performance.
B= Above average performance
C= Average performance. Accomplishes only the minimum requirements. Oral and written communication is at an acceptable level for a graduate student.
D= Meets minimally acceptable levels of performance.
F= Does not meet the most minimal requirements of the course.
Special Accommodations
If you are a student with a disability that may affect your learning, please contact the instructor immediately to discuss any help or special accommodation you may need. Additionally, information for students with disabilities may be found under “Student Disability Services” in the Resource Room on the course menu.
Editorial Format for Written Papers
Narrative written work (identified in the course schedule above) will be according to APA guidelines. This applies specifically to your course paper. Your grade will be based on style, content and format, including such items as clarity of communication, sentence and paragraph construction, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Late Assignments
I accept late assignments for up to one week after the due date. You will lose 20% of the total value of the assignment for any assignment turned in after the due date.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated at any level--on any assignment. The reality of cyberspace has made academic dishonesty even more tempting for some, but be advised that technology can and will be used to help uncover those engaging in deception. If you ever have a question about the legitimacy of a source or a procedure you are considering using, ask you instructor. As the University Academic Council approved on May 29, 2003, “The penalty for plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty will be failure in the course in which the academic dishonesty occurred. Students who commit academic dishonesty can be dismissed from the university by the provost/director.” Consult your student handbook for information concerning all university regulations.
Student Handbook: Student Handbooks can be found on the Ottawa University website under the specific campus Academics link.
This syllabus is a guide and may be modified or revised as necessary during the term.
You will be informed of any changes via email
Grading for Written Work
50% Content/Development
· All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way
· Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive
· Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis and are organized clearly
· Where appropriate, the paper supports major points with theory relevant to development of the ideas, and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly
· There is integration of theory and practice whereby the writer is able to link theories to practical experience
· Research is adequate and timely for the topic
· The context and purpose of the writing is clear
20% Organization
· The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow
· The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed
· Paragraph transitions are present and logical, and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper
· The conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper
· The conclusion reviews the major points toward the appropriate audience
· Ideas flow in a logical sequence
· The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and reviews major points
10% Format
· The paper, including citations and the reference page, follows designated guidelines for format
· The paper is laid out effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., sections, summaries, tables of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) when appropriate
· The paper utilizes references appropriately
· Headings, the use of italics, etc., aid the readability of the paper and are not overdone
· The paper is neat, with attention given to format requirements
· Original work
10% Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed
· Spelling is correct
10% Readability/Style
· Sentences are complete, clear and concise
· Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure
· Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought
· Words used are precise and unambiguous
· The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment