MIS 2000 - Information Systems for Management Course Outline

MIS 2000 - Information Systems for Management
The University of Manitoba, I.H. Asper School of Business
Department of Accounting and Finance
Course Outline
Term 1 (Regular Session 2015-2016), Sections A02 and A04
Instructor:
Dr. Mary Brabston
Campus Office:
432 Drake Centre
Phone: 204-474-8444
Classes:
A02 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., MW, 105 Drake Centre
A04 4:00 – 5:15 p.m., MW, 117 Drake Centre
Office Hours:
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. MW, 2:00-3:30 p.m., M, and by appointment.
Email:
[email protected]
Home Page:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/umlearn
Textbook
Laudon, K.C., J.P. Laudon, and M.E. Brabston. 2015. Management
Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 7th Canadian Edition,
Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc. You MUST use this edition.
Textbook for Lab
Etext for Go Access 2010 and Go Excel 2010. Every student must
purchase the online tutorial access code from the UofM bookstore.
NOTE: This is likely the last time we will use this version.
Online Class Materials
Class materials (e.g., syllabus, PPT slides, and assignments) will be posted on UM Learn, the
new name of D2L. Please check frequently for new information. PPT slides will be available for
download on UM Learn at least 24 hours before the relevant class period. URL:
http://umanitoba.ca/umlearn. Use my U of M email address listed above or the email function in
D2L. Do NOT use a reply address other than my Umanitoba or UM Learn address.
OVERVIEW
Today, information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) are embedded in all functional
areas of the firm (from accounting to marketing to operations to human resources). The
convergence of processes and technologies for accessing, gathering, analyzing, and presenting
information is often referred to as information and communications technologies (ICT). (IS and
IT are known collectively as IST; we may use the terms ICT, IS, IT or IST interchangeably,
depending on the context.) Many organizations also use IST to add value to products or services.
In some cases, firms have even used IST to gain massive advantages over competitors, which are
then typically forced to follow with similar technology just to survive.
Regardless of your field of specialization, the type of organization you expect to work in, or what
kind of job you might hold, developing and maintaining a sufficient understanding of the
relationship between IST and organizational performance will have important implications for
your career.
This course introduces aspects of IST from a business perspective. Our objective is to answer
the question: What do I need to know about IST to make good management decisions? To
answer this question, we will examine three aspects of IST management:
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Exploring and understanding the organizational foundations of IS and its emerging
strategic role in business, focusing on its relationship to organizational, managerial,
ethical, and social issues;
Understanding the technical foundations of IT in terms of hardware, software, data and
databases, functionality, capabilities, and limitations; and
Understanding the design, development, adoption, use, and management of IS.
Specific concepts will be highlighted during the course. This coverage will also provide an
appreciation of the major challenges that we face today in designing, developing, applying, and
managing IST effectively. This course is primarily intended for students with little background
in IST. For those who have some previous experience in this area, the course can serve as an
update or systematic review of IST concepts that are relevant and important in business today.
To facilitate the achievement of course goals and to improve end user computing skills, there are
MS Access and MS Excel labs offered the first six weeks of the course. Attendance is
mandatory for these sessions, and students MUST attend the lab that corresponds with their
section number. Failure to achieve 50% marks in these labs will result in an F for the entire
course. The lab instructor will explain more about the labs during the lab sessions. There will
also be four one-page papers to be completed individually on various assigned topics, which will
also be discussed on days set aside for that purpose. See that assignment for more details.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
We believe that to be successful, each student must ultimately take on the responsibility for his
or her learning. Only in doing so and by being an active learner will the student truly learn the
material that is taught. Our goal, therefore, as teachers is to do our best to guide students through
the different topics covered in the course and to help to facilitate this learning. We will also try
to make learning enjoyable as well as interesting and engaging.
You are strongly encouraged to attend all classes. Some exam questions will be based on
material, particularly recent IST developments, introduced in the classroom. Moreover, class
discussions should give you a good idea of what topics will be emphasized and how to think
about IST in organizations. In addition, participation counts toward your final mark. You
cannot receive participation marks if you are not present in class.
AACSB Assurance of Learning Goals and Objectives.
The Asper School of Business is proudly accredited by the Association for the
Advancement of Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB). Accreditation requires a
process of continuous improvement of the School and our students. Part of “student
improvement” is ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to
succeed in their careers. To do so, the Asper School has set the learning goals and
objectives listed below for the Undergraduate Program. The checked goal(s) and
objective(s) will be addressed in this course and done so by means of the items listed next
to the checkmark.
Goals & Objectives in
the Undergraduate Program
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3
4
Quantitative Reasoning
A. Determine which quantitative analysis
technique is appropriate for solving a
specific problem.
B. Use the appropriate quantitative method in
a technically correct way to solve a
business problem.
C. Analyze quantitative output and arrive at a
conclusion.
Written Communication
A. Use correct English grammar and
mechanics in their written work.
B. Communicate in a coherent and logical
manner.
C. Present ideas in a clear and organized
fashion.
Ethical Thinking
A. Identify ethical issues in a problem or case
situation.
B. Identify the stakeholders in the situation.
C. Analyze the consequences of alternatives
from an ethical standpoint.
D. Discuss the ethical implications of the
decision.
Core Business Knowledge
Goals &
Objectives
Addressed
in this
Course
Course Item(s)
Relevant to these
Goals
& Objectives
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One-page papers
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One-page papers;
exam questions
One-page papers;
exam questions
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 4
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Entire course
EVALUATION
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Deliverable
Excel Assignment
One-Page Discussion Papers
Participation
Access/Excel lab
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination (cumulative)
Percentage
7%
8%
5%
15%
25%
40%
Your final grade will be assigned based on your performance relative to other students in these
two sections, i.e., a curve will be applied.
COURSE POLICY
Assignments
All assignments are due on the date and by the time specified on the course schedule contained
in this document. Any request for postponing an assignment submission must be made at least
48 hours before the deadline and must involve unusual circumstances. There is a ten percent
(10%) penalty per day for late assignments, starting the minute the assignment is due. All
assignments must be completed satisfactorily by the last day of class in order to pass the course.
Exams
Students who receive less than 50% (weighted average) on the midterm and final
examinations will be assigned a grade of F for the semester.
Students who miss the midterm will receive a mark of zero unless a valid medical excuse with
supporting written documentation is presented. No make-up exams will be scheduled; students
with valid medical excuses who miss the midterm will have that component's weight in the
overall mark added to the final examination's weight. All medical excuses are subject to
validation by the doctor’s office.
With regard to final exams, students are reminded that they must be available for the final
examination. Make-up final exams can be given only in extremely rare situations (e.g., a very
serious illness or death of a family member). The Undergraduate Program Office is responsible
for handling all deferred final exam requests.
Electronic devices of any kind are not permitted to be in the possession of any student during
any exam. ALL electronic devices must be left at the door or with the invigilator. Any student
found in possession of an electronic device (for example, cell phone, smart phone, smart watch,
calculator, dictionary, translator, personal digital assistant, MP3 player, iPod, etc.), even if it is
in a purse, briefcase, backpack, pocket, etc., will be debarred from the examination, will
receive a mark of 0 for the examination, and will be referred to the Dean’s Office for violating
academic integrity.
The final examination for this course is cumulative; that is, it contains material that was covered
before the midterm examination.
Participation
Students who miss more than six classes will be debarred from the course, resulting in an F
in the course. Five percent of the semester mark is based on your participation in classes. You
have to be in class to participate. Mere attendance, however, does not count at all toward
participation. Students have to contribute to discussions and other in-class activities to earn
participation marks. Student participation must be cogent and specific and must relate to the
topic being discussed. Merely echoing another student’s comments (or those of the instructor)
does not count for participation. Participation marks range from –1 to +1 for a given day or
activity.
Disruptive behaviour (e.g., talking to other students during class, using email, or surfing the Web
during class, being late for class, leaving class early without advance notice, etc.) counts as
negative participation marks. Therefore, it is possible for a student to earn a negative
participation mark for a particular class. Students caught surfing the Web or using their
computers for other than class purposes (approved by the professor) may also be debarred from
the course, resulting in an F for the course. Students must display their nameplates to receive
credit for attendance or participation.
You may use a laptop or tablet (e.g., iPad) in class for class content-related activities. No cell
phones may be used in class. When we are having a class discussion, we will have “lid-down”
time; during “lid-down” time, you will need to close the lid of your laptop or cover your iPad
(e.g., turn it over) so that you can participate fully in the discussion.
Students caught surfing the Web or using their computers or other electronic devices for
other than class purposes (approved by the professor) may also be debarred from the class,
meaning an F in the course.
Finally, students may end the term with a negative mark on participation, reducing their overall
term mark.
E-Mail
All e-mail you send to me must have a subject line that starts with “MIS 2000, Section A02 (or
A04) and the topic of the e-mail; for example, a subject line that reads “MIS 2000, Section A02,
Question on Excel Assignment”. Otherwise, your e-mails may wind up in my “Junk E-Mail”
folder.
If you are a student at the UofM, you must send all emails from your UofM email account. All
official notices from the University will be sent to your UofM email account, and be aware that
certain University electronic communications may be time-critical. Students are responsible for
checking their University email account on a regular basis in order to stay current with
University communications.
For assistance with your university email or to activate your email account, please contact the
IST Help and Solutions Centre:
https://webtools.cc.umanitoba.ca/webmail/horde/imp/alt-login/custom_login.php.
Remember to include your full name and student number in all correspondence. For more
information, visit: http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/e-mail_policy.
Academic Integrity
It is critical to the reputation of the I.H. Asper School of Business and of our degrees that
everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty
that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our
ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this
trust. The University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty
under the heading "Plagiarism and Cheating." Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include,
but are not limited to:
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using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and
without
referencing the source of these words;
duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source;
paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other
ideas of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas
from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source
copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home
assignment;
providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment;
taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes);
impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the
purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination;
stealing or mutilating library materials;
accessing tests prior to the time and date of the sitting;
changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned;
submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without
discussions with the instructors involved.
Group Projects and Group Work
Many courses in the I.H. Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be
aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because
of the unique nature of group projects, all group members should exercise special care to insure
that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation
occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to a specific
individual(s).
Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups
(or at least do not prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are encouraged
to discuss this issue as it is related to academic integrity with their instructor to avoid violating
this policy.
In the I.H. Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to
the Dean's office in order to ensure consistency of treatment.
Students with Disabilities
Any student who, because of a disability of any kind, may require some special arrangements in
order to meet course requirements should contact either Student Accessibility Services at
204-474-6213 or the instructor as soon as possible to make the necessary accommodations.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Date
Sep.
Topics & Readings
14 Introduction to Course
Assignments & Other Info
Handouts: Nameplates
16 Chapter 6: Databases & Information Management
21 Chapter 1: ISs in Business Today
A02: First day of Access & Excel
labs.
23 Chapter 2: How Businesses Use Information
A04: First day of Access & Excel
labs.
Last Day to Register!
28 Guest Panel: What do MIS jobs and careers
look like?
30 Chapter 3: ISs, Organizations, & Strategy
Oct.
5 Chapter 5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Tech:
Part 1
7 Chapter 5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Tech:
Part 2
12 THANKSGIVING! NO CLASSES!!!
14 NO CLASS! Class-time will be made up by the midterm exam.
Nov.
15 Midterm Exam: 2 hours, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: 343 Drake. No electronic devices of
ANY kind will be permitted. No regular class
period. Covers Chapters 1-6 (except for 4).
Bring pencils, erasers, pens,
student ID. No electronic
devices of any kind are
permitted.
19 Chapter 7: Telecommunications, the Internet &
Wireless Technology
Guest Lecturer
21 First Day of One-Page Discussions: IT
One-page Paper #1 Due
26 Chapter 8: Securing ISs
Form teams of 4 for the Excel team
assignments
28 Chapter 10: E-Commerce
Team lists, word-processed, with
contact information (name, email, &
phone) to be turned in at the
beginning of class.
2 Review midterm examination
Chapter 9: Enterprise Applications
4 Chapter 11: Managing Knowledge
9 Chapter 12: Enhancing Decision Making
Guest Lecturer
11 REMEMBRANCE DAY! NO CLASSES!
16 Second Day of One-Page Discussions: IS
Applications and Issues
One-page Paper #2 Due
18 Chapter 13: Systems Development
Excel Assignment Due
Last Day for Voluntary
Withdrawal
23 Chapter 14: Project Management, Business Value,
& Managing Change
25 Third Day of One-Page Discussions: Systems
Development
One-page Paper #3 Due
30 Chapter 4: Social, Legal, & Ethical Issues
Dec.
2 More on IS and computer ethics
7 Fourth Day of One-Page Discussions:
IS/Computer Ethics
One-page Paper #4 Due
9 Last Day of Class: Course Summary &
Preparation for the Final Examination
11 Final Exam: NOTE: No electronic devices of
ANY kind will be permitted. 6-8:00 p.m. 343
Drake Centre
Jan.
TBA Deferred Final Exam: Only with authorization
of Undergraduate Program Office; 2:00-4:00
p.m.; Place TBA.
Updated on September 11, 2015
Bring pencils, erasers, pens,
student ID. No electronic
devices of ANY kind will be
permitted.