MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 1 SYLLABUS 1. Wayland Baptist University, Virtual Campus, School of Business 2. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind. 3. Course: Name MISM5306 - Management of Information Systems 4. Term: Fall 2011 5. Instructor: Jimmie Flores, PhD, DM, PMP, SSBB, SPHR, GPHR, ITIL 6. Office Phone and email: 210-446-9350 jimmie.flores@wayland.wbu.edu or jimmieflores@gmail.com 7. Office Hours: Per appointment 8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Friday Class SA01 (6 pm to 10 pm) and Saturday Class SA02 (8 am to Noon) 9. Catalog Description: Information systems types, components, technology, and development are studied within an organizational framework, with emphasis on problem solving. Emphasis will be placed on principles, vocabulary, and concepts; what a manager needs to know to make effective use of information technology. 10. Prerequisites: MISM 3303 11. Required Textbook: BOOK AUTHOR ED YEAR PUBLISHER ISBN# REVIEW Management Information Systems 12. Optional Materials: None 13. Course Outcome Competencies: McLeod/Schell 10th 2007 Pearson 0-13-188918-4 Spring 10 Identify and describe the use of Information Systems in business today and be able to communicate in terms associated with IS. Explore and debate critical issues related to managing and administering the IS function. Demonstrate and ability to investigate the overall information needs of an organization and the role of information systems in providing them. Examine alternative ways to match information systems function to the structure and behavior of the organization. Identify and debate societal and ethical issues impacting IS managers.
MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 2 14. Attendance Requirements: It is expected that students attend all regularly scheduled meeting dates. The class attendance is taken at 6:45 pm any student arriving after 6:45 pm is considered absent from the class. Please note that points are assigned for attending and participating in our class. For students arriving late or leaving early, only partial points are earned. There is no make-up for missed attendance points. I understand that situations arise that might prohibit you from making it to class, but understand the importance of meeting this obligation. We will follow the WBU policy and guidance regarding multiple missed class periods. Please note that missing more than one class period will result in at least a letter grade reduction. 15. Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. 16: Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: In this class, students will be evaluated according to performance in the following categories: o Attendance and Participation 10% o Learning Team Project Project 20% o Midterm Exam 20% o Final Exam 20% o Quizzes 30% Grade achievement levels are as follows: Grade Range A 90%+ B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 0-59% TOTAL 100%
MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 3 17. TENTATIVE Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments) Week Activity Materials Covered 1 Orientation Discussion of MIS Syllabus Learning Team Assignments 2 Introduction to Information Systems (IS) Information Systems for Competitive Advantage Chapter 1 Chapter 2 3 Using I.T. for E- Commerce System Users and Developers Chapter 3 Chapter 4 4 NO CLASS Computing and Communications Resources Open Week Chapter 5 5 Database Management Systems Chapter 6 6 Midterm Exam Chapters 1-6 7 Systems Development Information in Action Learning Team Presentations 8 Information Security Learning Team Presentations Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 9 WebEx TBA Ethical Implications of I.T. Decision Support Systems Learning Team Presentations Chapter 10 Chapter 11 10 Final Exam Chapters 1-10 WebEx TBA 11 No Class Final Week Please note that SEVERAL of our classes will be taught via WebEx. I will provide the information you need to access.
MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 4 18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member. General Information: This syllabus contains a general overview of the course only. Once you have read and understood everything contained in the syllabus, I will ask you to confirm with your signature. Your confirmation will also confirm that you understand and will adhere to the following statement: This class will adhere to zero tolerance for using someone else s work as your own. TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS: I will provide direction. POLICY ON INCOMPLETES: Wayland's policy on giving grades of Incomplete in a course is outlined in the University's catalog. As a supplement to that catalog, my policy is to assign a one-letter-grade reduction upon removal of the Incomplete. The only exceptions to this are in the case of either documented absence from your home area because of occupational requirements which makes Internet access impossible, or documented severe illness. Claims of not having the time to finish, or mismanagement of that time will not be considered a valid excuse. There are 11 weeks in the term (not counting any breaks), giving you sufficient time to complete all requirements by the assigned due dates. My advice is to work ahead whenever possible in order to minimize the effects of unanticipated delays. CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: Please make sure to participate in the classroom. Your knowledge and experience is valued. Please ensure you keep a positive and professional demeanor at all times. LEARNING TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: It is expected that you will resolve the majority of team-related issues on your own. If you have situations where a team member is failing to do the work, please make sure to engage me. Please note that I will use a Peer Review analysis as part of the grading process. RESEARCH PROJECT: Your Learning Team research project has two parts: (1) Formal presentation to the class (2) Written portion submitted to me You will select a company, for-profit or non-profit, and conduct a comprehensive study of its information systems. Here are the components to consider, but there are more: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) Background of organization Clear problem statement How MIS fits into strategic policy SWOT Analysis Using IT as a competitive advantage Security issues Incorporate Project Management, Six Sigma, and Process Management (need charts, diagrams, etc.) Conduct a Cost/Benefit Analysis, ROI, or other financial evaluation Employee hiring, training, and development to meet IT challenges Global implications Recommendations Conclusion Extensive reference list minimum of 20 sources
MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 5 ASSIGNMENTS: Select one case study from five (5) different chapters and submit your responses to the questions. You will submit this assignment as ONE document to the placeholder I create in Blackboard. The assignment is due in Week 10. IMPORTANT NOTE: Internet references WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE in this course. ALL references will come from Professional Journal articles and will be derived from the WBU Online Library. EXAMINATIONS: There will be a Mid-Term and a Final Examination. Each will cover the material listed on the schedule. The final is comprehensive. The final exam consists of two parts: Essay and M-C. Please note that they are comprehensive; thus, you are allowed at least 3 hours for each portions. The exams are available on Blackboard. STUDY HABITS: Careful and timely reading and study as well as completion of all written assignments by the expected dates is critical to your success in this course. Text readings will normally coincide with coverage of the material in lessons. This will facilitate your active participation in class discussions. Please make sure to stay abreast with the readings. You will perform much better on the exam if you have a clear idea of the topics. MISCELLANEOUS: You are encouraged to be "entrepreneurial" in your approach to the class, in your assignments, and in your class presentations and interactions. Your observations or experiences, and how they might relate to the subject at hand, have the potential to enhance all of the class sessions. Please share those of value so that you may be a resource to all participants including me! You are also encouraged to employ the systems perspective and wear the "manager's hat" in relating to the issues so that you will be able to think about them critically from multiple dimensions. A NOTE ON DROPPING THE COURSE: If you drop the course, please let me know with an E-mail message. Very often I do not receive drop notices in a timely manner, and sometimes not at all. Please help me to keep the class roll up to date.
MISM 5306 DR. FLORES FALL 2011 6 Jimmie Flores PhD, DM, PMP, SSBB, SPHR, GPHR, ITIL 210-446-9350 jimmieflores@gmail.com OCCUPATION Outside of my teaching responsibilities, I serve as an IT consultant to businesses across the United States. Further, I conduct research on the subject of sports officiating. Over the past two decades, I have held the following positions: Current: o IT Consultant Specialize in Project Management and Six Sigma USAA: IT Staff Analyst and Budget Coordinator, managing $11.5M IT budget Prudential Insurance & Investments: Agent (Group I, Series 6, & Series 63) University of St. Thomas: Director of Recruitment for the Adult Degree Completion Program Medical Clinic: Clinic Administrator Shell Oil Company: Revenue Accountant EDUCATION Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development Dissertation Research Question: What is the relationship between proactive coping and an individual s ability to remain poised under pressure? Doctor of Management in Information Systems and Technology M.A. in Human and Organizational Systems M.S. in Computer Information Technology M.S. in Management M.S. in Non-Profit Management M.B.A. in Finance, Marketing and Management M. Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment M.S. in Educational Technology B.B.A. in Corporate Financial Management Associates in General Studies CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Professional (PMP) Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) OTHER INFORMATION I recently completed a book called How to Become a Proficient Online Learner. Further, since August 2001, I have taught online courses in the following disciplines: marketing, finance, accounting, management, MIS, CIS, Internet, and software application. My hobbies are exercising, reading motivational books, and traveling! Over the past few years, I have traveled to Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Philippines, Uruguay, Venezuela, and throughout the United States.