Course Outline ( MGSC 3101 ) - Faculty Web Pages

Shannon School of Business
Winter, 2014
Course Number: MGSC 3101:11
Course Name:
Information Systems for Management
Instructor Information
Name:
Dr. Princely Ifinedo
Office Number: Shannon School of Business Building – Room 212
E-Mail:
princely_ifinedo@cbu.ca
Phone #: (902) 563-1227
Course Website (URL): http://faculty.cbu.ca/pifinedo/scourseb284.htm
Office Hours: Tuesdays ---– 9.00 – 10.00 am; 12.00 – 1.00pm; 3.00 – 4.00pm
Thursdays ---– 9.00 – 10.00 am; 12.00 – 1.00pm
Textbooks and Readings
Required Texts:
Business Driven Information Systems by P. Baltzan, A. Phillips, and B. Detlor (2 nd & 3 rd Canadian
Edition), McGraw-Hill Ryerson [ISBN 13:978-0-7-000152-7].
Chapter 1: Information Technology Control and Audit by Gallegos et al. (2004)
Chapter 2: Information Technology Control and Audit by Gallegos et al. (2004)
Additional Items:
Any other relevant materials for the course will be provided by the Instructor.
Course Goals and Outcomes
Goals of the Course:
This is an introductory course in Information Systems (IS) designed to prepare business
students for future roles as users and managers of IS resources. The course aims at
providing background information on the planning, designing, auditing, and controlling of
IS. Managers need to have a good knowledge of IS, understand the opportunities it provides
to organizations, and; at the same time, be able to articulate the challenges emanating from
the use and deployment of IT (information technology) in the work place.
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Basic IS skills is becoming more and more relevant for managers in our increasingly
globalized world. More importantly, computers and other communications networks
continue to reshape the business landscape. Thus, there is a need to keep managers,
accountants, business analysts, and so forth informed about the roles of IS in modern
organization rather than leave such critical knowledge in the hands of computer systems
professionals. To that end, this course will provide a broad, conceptual, and managementoriented
approach to the subject by focusing on the role of IS/IT in the management and
control of organizational resources.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Become familiar with the strategic advantages of information systems (IS) for business
2. Grasp the impact of IS on organizational actors (e.g. employees, managers) and business
partners (e.g. suppliers and customers)
3. Become aware of how IS can help organization’s decision making and business processes
4. Gain exposure to e-business applications and other emerging technologies
5. Know how to manage the procurement and development of IS in organizations
6. Acquire relevant insights about IS ethics, privacy, and security issues
Course Outline/Schedule
Tentative Course Schedule:
Week of Topic Text
Jan 6 Introduction & Information Systems and Business Strategy Ch. 1
Jan 13 Decision Making and Business Processes Ch. 2
Jan 20 The Internet and E-business Ch. 3
Jan 27 Enterprise Computing Challenges and Enterprise Resource Ch. 4
Planning
Feb 3 Mid term
Feb 10 Information Technology Control and Audit 1 - Gallegos et al. Provided in Class
(2004)
Feb 17 Reading Week
Feb 24 Information Technology Control and Audit 2 - Gallegos et al. Provided in Class
(2004)
Mar 3 Databases and Data Warehouses Ch. 7
Mar 10 Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security Ch. 9
Mar 17 System Development and Project Management Ch.10
Mar 24 Final Test
Mar 31
Note: The weekly schedule may vary. Any changes will be communicated on time.
Weekly Case Preparation for Class Discussion:
Week of
Case
Jan 6 The World is Flat – Friedman (Ch.1, p 27)
Jan 13 Improving Business Processes at UK’s Woburn Safari Park (Ch 2, p 60)
Jan 20 The Rise and Fall of Canadian Tire’s Web Site Ordering (Ch.3, p 98)
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Mar 3 Scouting for Quality (Ch 7, pp 226 - 227)
Mar 10 WestJet Accepts Blame for Spying on Air Canada Rival (Ch 9, pp 294 -295)
Mar 17 HP’s Software Problems (Ch. 9, pp 326- 327) &Staying on Track - Toronto Transit (Ch. 9, pp 328- 329)
Evaluation
Class participation 5%
Assignments 20%
Mid-term test 25%
Final exam 50%
Note: The participation rubric on which the course participation is assessed is provided below.
Adapted from Vol. 19, No. 3 of The Teaching Professor with permission from the contributor, Adam Chapnick, University of
Toronto (a.chapnick@utoronto.ca).
A+ = 10/10 A = 9/10 B = 7 - 8 /10 C = 5 - 6/10 D = 3 - 4/10 F = 0 – 2/10
- actively supports,
engages, and listens
to peers (ongoing)
-arrives fully
prepared for every
session
-plays an active role
in discussions
(ongoing)
-comments advance
the level and depth
of the dialogue
(consistently)
-group dynamic and
level of discussion
are consistently
better because of the
student’s presence
-actively supports,
engages, and listens
to peers (ongoing)
-arrives fully
prepared at almost
every session
- plays an active role
in discussion
(ongoing)
-comments often
advance the level and
depth of the dialogue
- group dynamic and
level of discussion
are often better
because of the
student’s presence
-makes a sincere effort
to interact with peers
(ongoing)
- arrives mostly, if not
fully, prepared
(ongoing)
-participates
constructively (adding
to the discussion not
just agreeing with what
others say) in
discussions (ongoing)
-makes relative
comments based on the
assigned material
(ongoing)
- group dynamic and
level of discussion are
occasionally better
(never worse) because
of the student’s presence
-limited
interaction with
peers
-preparation and
participation are
both inconsistent
-when prepared,
participates
constructively in
discussions and
makes relevant
comments based
on assigned
material
-group dynamic
and level of
discussion are not
affected
(negatively or
positively) by the
student’s presence
-virtually no
interaction with
peers
-rarely prepared
-rarely
participates
-comments are
generally vague
and not drawn
from the assigned
material
-sometimes
demonstrates a
noticeable lack of
interest
- group dynamic
and level of
discussion are
affected
negatively by the
student’s presence
-no interaction
with peers
-never prepared
-never participates
-demonstrates a
noticeable lack of
interest in the
material
-student’s presence
has a significant
negative impact
on group dynamic
and level of
discussion
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Class Policy
Please make sure that your cell phone does not disturb the class.
Cell phones, electronic translators, and similar devices are not permitted during the exams.
Students are expected to read the assigned readings and be prepared for class discussions.
Please ensure that all class assignments and exercises are submitted on or before the due dates.
There will be no make-up mid-term test (i.e. Students must take the test at the assigned time).
There will be no make-up final exam (i.e. Students must take the exam at the assigned time).
There will be no supplementary final exam (Please don’t ask to have an alternate time for
MGSC 3101 tests and exam).
Accommodating students
Students who may require special accommodation should inform the Instructor of the type of accommodation
required at the beginning of the course. For example, if you have a conflict with the tests and exam
schedules, please endeavor to discuss such concerns early with the Instructor.
Student Use of Technological Devices in the Classroom
Refer to CBU policy regarding use of technological devices in the classroom.
Academic Dishonesty
Refer to CBU Plagiarism policy and regulations regarding other forms of academic dishonesty
Intellectual Property (pending)
Refer to CBU policy regarding Intellectual Property (pending)
Inclement Weather Policy
Refer to CBU’s Inclement Weather Policy (see http://www.cbu.ca/pdfs/3-1-Weather.pdf)
Additional Information for the Class
Prepare your assignments with a cover sheet, page numbers, student name, ID assignment number, and
date.
Please use 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial regular fonts. (Don't use double spacing). Marked or
graded assignments will be returned.
Note:
Late assignments may not be accepted.
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