Online Course Syllabus CS455 Management Information Systems. Important Notes:

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1 Online Course Syllabus CS455 Management Information Systems Important Notes: This document provides an overview of expectations for this online course and is subject to change prior to the term start. Changes may also occur during the term due to faculty or SPS Distance Learning course updates. Some links may only be active once the term starts. For this course you must check the Regis Bookstore: for the most current online course material information. Course Description Prerequisites Course Outcomes Course Materials Grading Criteria Weekly Activities Assignments Course Description This course explores organizational and technical imperatives of the management information system, and includes a general theory for management or organization. It also provides a framework for management theory, organization theory and information theory, and examines management information system technology and its physical and logical components, as well as introduces decision support and expert systems. Prerequisites The course prerequisites are CS341 or CS484, and MT 270 or MT 320. Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to intelligently accomplish and express either orally or in writing the following:

2 Describe the following technology assets of an Information System (IS) organization: computer systems, computer software, telecommunications/networks, and data management. Describe the major business capabilities of the three major types of software applications: enterprise systems, managerial support systems, and e-commerce applications. Identify the development steps in acquiring different types of Information Systems custom development and purchasing off-the-shelf packages. Describe the activities in managing the IS organization's data resources. Apply the value and uses of information systems in business and management. Course Materials Required text Martin, E.W., Brown, C. V., DeHayes, D.W., Hoffer, J. A. & Perkins, W.C. (2004) Managing Information Technology, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN Check out the companion site for any relevant material/content: com/martin/ Optional Text Hult, C.& Huckin, T. (2001) The New Century Handbook, Brief Ed., Allyn & Bacon, ISBN Grading Criteria You will be evaluated on fulfilling the course objectives and meeting deadlines. Accuracy of information, coherence, clarity of presentation, utilization of research, critical thinking, comprehensiveness and creativity will be considered when evaluating superior performance. Additionally, the depth and breadth of knowledge gained and evidence of reflection thereon are important performance criteria. Your understanding of course content will be analyzed using the following activities:

3 Assignment Points Weekly Discussion Questions: 2 pts each 16 Case Study Analyses: 3 pts each 18 Midterm Exam (Multiple Choice, Open Book) 15 Final Project 20 Final Project Presentation 16 Final Exam (Multiple Choice, Open Book) 15 Total Points 100 Weekly Activities Discussion Questions The discussion questions are designed to facilitate dialog. The discussion questions will be answered in the Forum. You are expected to interact with your fellow classmates by commenting on at least two of your classmates' postings per week. Case Studies The case studies are assignments that will re-enforce the reading material. The completed assignments will be ed to the facilitator as outlined in the Assignments section. These case studies will be performed as SWOT analyses, and you may find the following tools and templates useful: SWOT Analysis Sample Questions (SWOT_Qs.doc) SWOT Matrix (SWOT_matrix.doc) SWOT Diagram (SWOT_diagram.doc) Extended SWOT Analysis (SWOT_ext.doc) Exams There will be two multiple choice, open book exams given during this course.

4 Online Course Assignments CS455 Week: Course Dynamics This course is organized around an eight-week program. Weekly outcomes, assignments, and critical information are organized week-by-week. Typically, each week includes a reading assignment, forum submittal, assignment, and work on your final course project. Work on your final project every week and make periodic submittals of your progress as required by your Facilitator. Online weeks correlate to a 7-day work week. Each week's work begins on a Sunday. Week One begins on the first day of the term, which is always a Monday. Prior to the start of each week, Sunday, complete the reading assignments. On Sunday of each week, read your weekly critical information found in the Week-by-Week section. (Note: Your timely understanding of critical information content may be required to complete your weekly assignment or final project.) The due dates for assignment submissions should be dictated by your facilitator, but in general: By Wednesday, midnight, of each week, participate in the Forum discussions, read other student postings, and reply, when appropriate, to their postings. By Friday, midnight, respond to at least two of your classmates postings. By Sunday, midnight, of each week, submit your SWOT case study. Case Studies Fewer than two pages are likely insufficient, while more than 4 pages is probably too much. All written assignments must be typed, double-spaced with normal 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch margins. Each assignment should be clearly identified and pages numbered. Grading for written assignments will be based, in part, on the quality and correctness of the writing itself.

5 Exams The midterm will cover the materials and assigned readings in Chapters 1 through 8. The final exam will cover the materials and assigned readings in Chapters 9 through 16. The Knowledge Checks found throughout the course are a good vehicles for studying for the exams. Project Presentation Each student will create his or her Written Project on PowerPoint slides. These presentations should be ed to your facilitator and posted to the Forum for other classmates to review. Week 1 Reading: Chapters 1, 2 & 3 Forum: Post a message to the discussion forum introducing yourself and what you hope to get out of this class. Be sure to include contact information. Final Project: Begin thinking about a topic for your Final Project. Week 2 Reading: Chapters 4 & 5 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study 1-1 (page 152), IMT Custom Machine Company, Inc.: Selection of an Information Technology Platform. Final Project: Draft an outline of your Final Project

6 Week 3 Reading: Chapters 6, 7, & 8 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study II-6 (page 331), The Cliptomania TM Web Store. Final Project: Submit a Project Proposal (1-2 pages) for your Final Project Week 4 Reading: Chapter 9 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study III-2 (page 472), Development of an Interorganizational System at Zeus, Inc. Final Project: Spend time each week from this point on (halfway through the course), working on your Final Project and Presentation. Midterm Exam: Available from Thursday through Sunday. Complete the exam, open book, by midnight, Sunday. Week 5

7 Reading: Chapter 10 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study II-1 (page 266), Mid-State University Business Placement Office. Final Project: Continue to work on your Final Project and Presentation. Week 6 Reading: Chapter 11 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study III-4 (page 489), A Make-or- Buy Decision at Baxter Manufacturing Company. Final Project: Continue to work on your Final Project and Presentation. Week 7 Reading: Chapters 12, 13, 14 & 15 Case Study: Submit a SWOT analysis of Case Study IV-7 (page 709), Outsourcing Decision at Schaeffer Corporation. Final Project: Continue to work on your Final Project and Presentation.

8 Week 8 Reading: Chapter 16 Final Project: Due Friday, midnight. to your facilitator. Final Project Presentation: Due Friday, midnight. to your facilitator and post to a self-created thread in the Forum. Final Exam: Available from Thursday through Saturday. Complete the exam, open book, by midnight, Saturday. Complete online evaluation located at the bottom of the content in the Week by Week. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance or to report any problems Regis University. All Rights Reserved.