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INSS 530 Info Sys in Orgs

Maryland in Europe – Graduate Programs
Bowie State University
West Ruislip, London
Term I - 24 Aug to 6 Oct 2002
Lecturer: Martin Warren

INSS 530: Information Systems in Organizations

Outline

This course introduces basic management information systems concepts and examines the fundamental types of information systems. Personal, work groups, and enterprise information systems are discussed. The challenge and use of information to gain competitive advantage are also examined. Other topics to be discussed include: the economics of information, use of value added concepts to evaluate information system effectiveness, and the application of systems theory to information systems architecture. Through supplemental readings, students will also be introduced to pertinent business concepts that will be useful in making IS/IT decisions.

Topics

Information Systems and Managerial End-User
Information Systems Vision and Views
Cost/Benefit Analysis of Information Systems
Information for Operation, Management, and Strategic Advantage
Systems Approach to Problem Solving
Information Systems Solutions Development
Transaction Processing
Information Reporting and Executive Information Systems
Managerial Decision Making and Decision Support Systems
End User and Office Information Systems
Automation
Business Function Information Systems
Information Systems Resource Management
Information Systems Planning
Implementing Information Systems
Control for Information Systems Performance/Security
Computer Crime, Ethics, and Society

Course Dates

The course will be run at West Ruislip, London on the following dates:

Sat/Sun: 24 & 25 Aug; 7 & 8 Sep; 21 & 22 Sep; 5 & 6 Oct.

Times: 0900 - 1600

Objectives

This course is designed to provide the student with the following:

The fundamental concepts of systems and information
The basic tools and techniques (conceptual and practical) for representing systems that will be needed in subsequent courses
Provide a basis for students to define their subject areas of interest in the IT field.
Develop skills for successful collaborative work in professional IT settings.
Develop practical writing and communications (presentation) skills for technical topics and audiences of both technical and management decision-makers.

Pre-requisites

All undergraduate prerequisite courses as listed in the catalogue or permission of the instructor.

Textbooks

Management Information Systems: managing information technology in the e-business enterprise. 5th edition, O'Brien, published by Irwin.

The portable MBA, 3rd edtion, Bruner et al.

Instructor

Martin Warren

I have being working for Maryland for over tens years and in that time have taught many of their CAPP, CMIS, CMST and IFSM classes. From Visual Basic to Data Communications, from Security to Systems Analysis. I am currently a senior lecturer and departmental head at the Royal Military College of Science Shrivenham, which is part of Cranfield University Here I lecture in software engineering, programming: Ada, VB & Java, IT security and other issues to variety of students from short courses to Graduate level. I have an MBA from Kingston University and an MSc from Cranfield University.

I can be contacted at:

mwarren@dircon.co.uk

Tel: 01793 785980 (w) 01672 541255 (h)

I am happy to take calls or emails at any time but please put INSS 530 in the subject line of any emails you send me.

Schedule

INSS 530 provisional course schedule:

Dates

Chapters - Reading Assignments

Assignments & Exam

24 & 25 August

Module I: Foundation Concepts

O'Brien - Chapter 1: Foundation of Information Systems in Business
O'Brien - Chapter 2: Competing with Information Technology

Module V: Review of Information Technologies

O'Brien - Chapter 11: Computer Hardware
O'Brien - Chapter 12: Computer Software

Portable MBA - Chapters 1- 3

Read the chapters listed prior to attending class!

7 & 8 September

Module II: Business Applications

O'Brien - Chapter 3: The Internet worked E-Business Enterprise
O'Brien - Chapter 4: Electronic Business Systems

Module V: Review of Information Technologies

O'Brien - Chapter 13: Data Resource Management
O'Brien - Chapter 14: Telecommunications and Networks

Portable MBA - Chapters 7- 9, 12

Assign# 1 - due 21 September

21 & 22 September

Module II: Business Applications

O'Brien - Chapter 5: Electronic Commerce Systems
O'Brien - Chapter 6: E-Business Decision Support

Module III: Development Processes

O'Brien - Chapter 7: Developing E-Business Strategies
O'Brien - Chapter 8: Developing E-Business Solutions

Module IV: Management Challenges

O'Brien - Chapter 9: Security and Ethical Challenges of E-Business

Portable MBA - Chapters 4 & 5

Mid term: 21 September on chapters 1 - 4 & 11 - 14 O'Brien

Assign # 2 - due 5 October

5 & 6 October

Module IV: Management Challenges

O'Brien - Chapter 10: Enterprise and Global Management of E-Business Technology

Portable MBA - Chapters 14 -16

Presentations: 5 October

Final Exam: 6 October covering all chapters

Grading Policy

Two exams will be given. Exams will consist of case situations and multiple-choice questions.

Written and Oral Assignments: Two assignments, (a) a written analysis of a current article or current topic/issue and (b) participation on a case analysis group, are required. Details and requirements for these assignments will be distributed separately in class. The short article analysis or current topic/issue is individual work. The case analysis and presentation is a group project. Students must participate in a group case analysis, but may select their own group members. Group work requires cooperation, must be acknowledged, and credit will be given to group members.

Final grade: Grades will be determined using the following percentages:

Class Participation	10%
Assignments one & two	20%
Group Case Analysis and Presentation	20%
Mid term	25%
Final	25%

and will be awarded as follows: A ( 90% – 100% ), B ( 80% - 89% ), C ( 70% - 79% ), F Less than 70%.

Course Policies/Expectations

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Class attendance is required, both mornings and afternoons of the weekend classes. Students are responsible for the work or discussions that they miss.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: All homework assignments are to be done individually. Students handing in similar work will both receive a zero. Please see the European Division Catalogue for the UMUC policy on academic dishonesty and plagiarism.
ASSIGNMENT/TEST SCHEDULES: Assignments must be submitted no later than the due dates for full credit. One week late submission is allowed but 20% will be deducted from the grade for that assignment. Assignments may be turned in via e-mail, in which case save your assignments in Rich Text Format rtf. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ASSIGNMENTS IN .DOC FORMAT. Word documents often contain viruses and I will not open nor grade them. Absences or late submissions beyond your control give you the right to make up the work or exam that you've missed. However, the student must contact the instructor before the due dates of the assignments, project or the exams.
CLASS PREPARATION: Students are expected to come to class prepared. This means they should have read the chapters indicated in the course schedule for that session and have prepared any pertinent assignments.

Updated 12 July 2002