Management Information Systems, MBA 582-01

Instructor:

Dr. Osman Guzide

Time and Place:

5:30 PM-8:10 PM R, Snyder Science Hall 027

Office:

211A Stutzman-Slonaker Hall

Office Hrs:

Dr. Osman Guzide - 1PM-3PM MF and 3PM~4PM TR or by appointment

E-mail:

oguzide AT shepherd DOT edu

Phone:

304-876-5304

Class Web Page:

http://courses.shepherd.edu


Course Description

An integration of the material covered in previous programming and systems courses. An examination of modern management information systems in a business setting. Topics include structured decision systems, decision support systems, information systems acquisition and management, database management systems, and the role of information processing systems in business decisions.


TextBook

Class Coverage

This class takes about fundamental concepts of management information systems. The following subjects will be covered.

  • Introduction to Information Systems.
  • Information Systems in Digital Age
  • Information System for a Competitive Advantage.
  • Using IS in E-Commerce.
  • Computing and Communication Resources.
  • DBMS Fundamentals.
  • System Development.
  • IS Security.
  • Decision Support System and Business Intelligence.

Homework Assignments and Exams

Homework assignments provide chances to practice and review concepts discussed in class. Be sure to do the assignments in order to get yourself ready for exams.


There will be 1 midterm, 1 final exam, a number of homework and project assignments.


Weight: Midterm 30%, Final 30%, Homework and Project Assignments 20%, Term Paper 20%.


Final Exam Time: 6pm ~ 8pm, Thursday, April 26, 2012.


Late policy: Assignments turned in late may suffer a late penalty (up to 10% per day). But it is always better to turn them in late rather than never at all.


Grading Scale: 100 - 90 A, 89 - 80 B, 79 - 70 C, 69 - 60 D, 59 - 0 F. For borderline cases, other things will be taken into consideration such as class participation and the final exam.


Distance Learning

Some sessions of this class may be conducted online. Please check SAKAI (http://courses.shepherd.edu) often.

Term Paper (team based)

The goal for this team based term paper assignment is for everybody in this class to have a chance to work on a subject altogether. Every team will have 2 or 3 students. You are free to choose your teammates. One team member has to be assigned as the team leader. Team leaders have to ensure every team members get involved in the project.

Each team will work on a subject in IT area. The subject could be anything related to management information system. You will have to write a report on this subject as a team and present your search/research result to the class. The report must be at least of five pages, single spaced, with no less than four references in the end of the report. We will schedule two presentations for each team, one for the progress and one for the final result. Each team presentation will be about 15 minutes including question and answer part. PowerPoint Slides are required for team presentations.


Attendance

You are expected to attend class and to arrive on time. Class attendance is important since some material will be covered that is not in the textbook. Should you miss class, you are responsible for completing any missed work before the next class. This is important since class exercises will often build on each other. Extra credits (up to 5 points) may be given to good attendance and active participation.


Comments

Any work that you do for this class is to be on your own. Any violation means that the work will not be accepted and further action will be taken. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

It is up to the student to make up any missed material. Make-ups will only be given in the case of an excused absence or a documented, valid emergency. I encourage you to contact me if an emergency arises. You must contact me to schedule a make up exam before the next regularly scheduled class meeting following the missed exam. I reserve the right to give a different exam for makeup than the one administered to the class.


Students with Disabilities

In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required.


Cell Phone and Text Messaging Policy

Use of Cellular phones is not permitted during class. Please turn your cell phone off or put it onto silent (in case of an emergency situation) before class starts. Do not place your cell phone on the desk. Any student leaving during class to answer a vibrating phone will not be permitted to return to class.

Text messaging is not permitted during class.


Students in Athletics

It is your responsibility to provide me with a letter signed by your coach listing all of the days in which you will be absent. Accommodations will be made only if I receive the letter from your coach no later than the end of the first week of class.


Plagiarism and Cheating

I consider academic honesty to be at the core of the University's activities in education and research. All work (i.e., assignments, quizzes, and exams) submitted for a grade must be the sole work of the individual student turning it in. Instances of plagiarism, cheating, or other misconduct will be dealt with strictly and according to the University’s Policy and Procedure.


More information about academic integrity can be found in the Web site of Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Engineering at http://www.shepherd.edu/cmeweb.


The instructor reserves the right to change any portion of this syllabus whenever necessary.