RYERSON UNIVERSITY Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management And G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

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1 1.0 PREREQUISITE RYERSON UNIVERSITY Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management And G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education COURSE OF STUDY (C)ITM Foundations of Information Systems There are no prerequisites for this course. 2.0 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Name: Office Phone Number: address: Faculty/course web site(s): Office Location & Consultation hours: Your instructor is available for personal consultation during scheduled consultation hours which are posted on their office door or on the course shell in D2L Brightspace. However, you are advised to make an appointment by or by telephone before coming to ensure that the professor is not unavoidably absent. Usage & Limits: Students are expected to monitor and retrieve messages and information issued to them by the University via Ryerson online systems on a frequent and consistent basis. Ryerson requires that any official or formal electronic communications from students be sent from their official Ryerson E- mail account. As such s from other addresses may not be responded to. 3.0 CALENDAR COURSE DESCRIPTION Information systems are an integral part of all business activities and careers. This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage. Through the knowledge of how IS provides a competitive advantage students will gain an understanding of how information is used in organizations and how IT enables improvement in quality, speed, and agility. 1 of 5

2 This course also provides an introduction to systems and development concepts, technology acquisition, and various types of application software that have become prevalent or are emerging in modern organizations and society. 4.0 COURSE OVERVIEW This course introduces students to the role of information systems and technology strategies in the modern enterprise with a focus on helping users apply technology to achieve and maintain competitive advantage. Basic concepts, as described above, include the use of systems to support business decision making, computer hardware and software systems, data management, communication technologies and e-business basics. Emphasis is on the development of critical thinking and analytical skills through the exploration of real-life business system applications and case studies. 5.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES This course has nine learning objectives in developing the student s ITM knowledge and skills at the university level. These objectives are aligned with the IS 2010 model curriculum published by Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). 1. Understand why and how information systems are used today. Be able to differentiate and distinguish how businesses are using information systems for competitive advantage versus competitive necessity. Understand the role of information systems in the globalization of economic and cultural activities. 2. Explain the technology, people, and organizational components of information systems and how they interact. Identify and understand the functions and inter-connections of major components of an information systems infrastructure such as: hardware, software, networks, and database systems. 3. Understand the value of information systems investments as well as learn how to formulate a business case for a new information system, including methods to estimate costs and benefits. Comprehend how organizations develop and acquire information systems and technologies. 4. Understand how enterprise systems strengthen relationships between customers (through CRM systems) and suppliers (through SCM systems) and how these systems are used to enforce organizational structures and processes. Comprehend the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which integrate internal and external management of information across an entire organization. 5. Understand how to secure information systems resources, focusing on both human and technological safeguards. Be able to identify potential threats to Information Systems and understand methods that reduce risks as well as plan for and recover from disasters. 6. Understand how an information system can provide the information needed to build business intelligence that supports the decision making within different levels and functions of the organization. 7. Develop an awareness of new applications and technologies that provide new forms of: communication, collaboration, and partnering. 8. Evaluate the ethical concerns that information systems raise in society and the impact of information systems on crime, terrorism, and war. 9. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to business problems using spreadsheet software. 2 of 5

3 In addition to the nine industry objectives above, the following four course objectives are to ensure that ITM100 students are prepared to be successful in an undergraduate business degree program at Ryerson University. 10. Understand how to plan and manage a career in ICT, during and after graduation from BTM 11. Understand how to successfully manage time and resources in an undergraduate degree program at Ryerson University 12. Understand how to read, analyze and respond to a business problem (case study) 13. Understand Ryerson University policies and procedures regarding academic integrity 6.0 EVALUATION The grade for this course is composed of the mark received for each of the following components: Evaluation Component Percentage of the Final Grade Lab assignments (8 x 2%) 16% Lab Quizzes 14% 1 worth 6% 1 worth 8% Strategies for Success: Academic & 10% Career Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 40% Total 100% NOTE: To pass the course, student must achieve at least an average of 50% over all evaluation components of the course. In addition, in order to pass this course, students must pass the final examination. 7.0 POSTING OF GRADES All grades, on assignments or tests must be posted or made available to students through the return of their work. Grades on final exams must be posted. However, as there may be other consideration in the determination of final grades, students will receive their official final grade in the course only from the Registrar. Final official course grades may not be posted or disclosed anywhere by an instructor. Posting of grades on the Course Management System (D2L Brightspace) is preferred. If grades are posted in hard copy they must be posted numerically sorted by student identification number after at least the first four digits have been removed. Instructors must inform students in all course management documentation of the method to be used in the posting of grades. Students who wish not to have their grades posted must inform the instructor in writing. Some graded work will be returned to students prior to the last date to drop a course without academic penalty. 3 of 5

4 TOPICS SEQUENCE & SCHEDULE Session Topic Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Business Today 1 2 How Businesses Use Information Systems 2 3 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy 3 4 Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm 4 5 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies 5 6 Databases and Information Management 6 Midterm examination 7 Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology 7 8 Securing Information Systems 8 9 Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to 9 Customers 10 E-Commerce; Digital Markets, Digital Goods Enhancing Decision Making Developing Information Systems TEACHING METHODS The course will be taught through a weekly two-hour class lecture, a one-hour lab session and a onehour student led group based activities. 9.0 TEXTS & OTHER READING MATERIALS Lecture Title: Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Seventh Canadian Edition (7th Edition) Author: Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon, Mary Elizabeth Brabston Publisher: Pearson ISBN: Lab Title: Skills With Microsoft for Excel 2013 (Custom edition for Ryerson University) with Access Code RVP Publisher: Pearson ISBN: VARIATIONS WITHIN A COURSE All sections of a course (Day and CE sections) will follow the same course outline and will use the same course delivery methods, methods of evaluation, and grading schemes. Any deviations will be posted on D2L Brightspace once approved by the course coordinator OTHER COURSE, DEPARTMENTAL, AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES For more information regarding course management and departmental policies, please consult the Appendix of the Course of Study which is posted on the Ted Rogers School 4 of 5

5 of Information Technology Management website, This appendix covers the following topics: Attendance & Class Participation Usage Request for Academic Consideration Ryerson Medical Certificate Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Religious, Aboriginal or Spiritual Observance Re-grading and Recalculation Examinations & Tests Period of Prohibition from Testing Make-Up of Mid-Term Tests, Assignments and Other Assessments During the Semester Make Up of Final Exams Missing a Make-Up Late Assignments Standard of Written Work Academic Grading Policy Academic Integrity Turnitin.com Student Rights 5 of 5