Course Title: Computer Information Systems

Course Code: MIS205

Section: 3 Semester: Summer 2012 Class Time: ST 11:20 AM 12:50 PM Classroom: NAC 601 Instructor: Adeyl Khan (Ayn) Office: NAC 733 Office Hours ST: 01:00 PM to 04:30 PM Office Hours MW: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM e-mail: Find outside the office room NSU Ext: 1780

Course Introduction
Information Technology (IT) has made itself ubiquitous and with solid reasons. In the business arena it is being extensively used in business communication, operations management, decision making, accounting and various other management controls. The high productivity achieved from using IT has made the Management of Information System (MIS) a commodity in many a business sectors while there remain opportunities for competitive advantage by employing novel implementation. This course introduces students to the application of various business logics to transform data into information and to transform information into knowledge for management and control.

Course Objectives
The course identifies information system applications and possibilities, and their impact on business models and managerial decision making. Different types of systems are analyzed including their development and implementation. Major focus includes database management system, distributed systems, data communication and network, Internet and E-commerce, artificial intelligence, knowledge management, and the related applications. Privacy, security, social and ethical issues will be considered as well.

Teaching Approach
The course contains readings from textbooks, journals and various web-sources, class lectures, individual and group assignments, online quizzes and a term project. The group assignments and the term project will require group work including meetings, conducting research at various organizations, preparing reports and delivering presentation. A textbook is assigned for the course. The lectures will be delivered in English using PowerPoint slides (from the textbook and other sources). A course website is going to be used to provide participant with relevant information including course policies, guidelines, online quizzes and the related.

Required Text

Management Information Systems- Managing the Digital Firm 11th Edition By Ken Laudon, Jane Laudon & Rajanish Dass Publisher: Pearson Education

Tentative Class Topics

Week Topic 1 C1: Information Systems in Global Business Today 2 C2: Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems 3 C3: Information System, Organizations, and Strategy 4 C4: Ethical and Social Issue in Information Systems 5 C5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies 6 C6: Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management 7 C7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technoloy 8 C8: Securing Information Systems 9 C9: Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications 10 C10: E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods 11 C11: Managing Knowledge and Collaboration 12 C12: Enhancing Decision Making

Course Organization & Grading

Lectures (Attendance 10%)
Class lectures are based on PowerPoint slides. Additional lecture sessions besides the ones designated by the NSU will be announced as appropriate.

Reading Assignment (Bonus %)

Read the respective chapter that will be taught in a class before the class.

Group Assignments (GA 10%)

Will be assigned in class.

Individual Online Assignments (IOA 15%)

Online assessments will be announced in class. See the IOA policy for details.

Exams (Mid-1 15% + Mid2 15% + Final 15%)

Midterms and final question pattern will be similar to IOAs. You can check out samples in the course website.

Term Project Proposal, Paper & Presentation (20%)

A term project proposal will be required within the first three week of the course. You will need to finish a paper based on your proposal within the 19th week of the course. There will be presentations during the 22nd to final week The project will reflect your understanding of a real world application as per the course content.

Extra Credits (Bonus 9%)

If you find a mistake in an exam-paper, a note and similar (1% per instance, maximum 3%) Students not missing any class ~ 3% Participation bonus (up to 3%) for engaging class discussion awarded in class.

Additional guidelines & policy (Check the course website)

Faculty Contact Information Assignment submission policy General policies Grade distribution scheme Technology requirements for this course

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