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ISM 4220 Syllabus
Information Systems are permeating advanced economies – like the United States – at a rapid pace. Current levels of economic growth and business performance would be unthinkable without IT. Like never before, Information Systems encompass and integrate a variety of technologies: hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications. A clear example of this trend is b2b and b2c e-commerce. New developments like wireless computing, Application Service Providers, global supply chain management promise even faster leaps of performance over the next decades. 

In this environment, it is indispensable to acquire up-to-date knowledge and insight into Information Systems and their role in organizations and industries.  is dedicated to be your gateway. The course is committed to offering the best possible introduction to the management of Information Systems. 

 
Course PREREQUISITES  
 

Prerequisite: 

Must have already completed and received a passing grade of C or more one of the following:

CGS 3300

or

ACG 4401

or

CIS 3300
Course setup  
Starting point for the course is Raymond Panko's  book “Business Data Communications and Networking”.4th Edition.
The book features a website with online resources like case studies and Internet links. 

The course has a very natural build-up to make participants familiar with the area. It is organized around 5 themes that proceed logically – see also Work Space:

1. Technology – we start with technology to establish a solid base, including hardware, software, databases,
networking and telecommunications.
2. Managing IT – we focus on key challenges for IT managers, like System development, IS organization, and IS security 

3. Using IT – from this basis, we start to explore how IT is used in organization. We take a look at different types of systems, and using IT for knowledge management
4. Role of IT – next, we expand on the role of IT in organization and society, and we assess its current impact.
5. IT & business – finally, the course focuses on some of the most exciting and promising applications of IT, i.e., enterprise computing, supply chain management and e-commerce. 

Throughout the course, articles and cases are presented and discussed to enhance participants’ awareness of and insight in management of Information Systems. A mixture of lectures, case discussions and presentations
ensure a complete and interesting learning experience.

 
Website  
The course relies on this website for providing access to a range of resources on top of syllabus type of
information. This enables you to retrieve course information and digital resources wherever you have Internet access. As the course proceeds, new resources like lecture slides and results from the research projects are added. Check frequently for updates and messages. 
Course objectives  
Course objectives cover three key learning areas: Knowing concepts, acquiring insight (thinking), and competence.
Specifically, the course aims to: 
§ Increase your knowledge and understanding of key Information Technology concepts, covering the
technology itself, managing IT, using IT, the impact and role of IT, and how IT supports business. 
§ Develop your insight into key challenges of managing and deploying IT.
§ Enhance your competencies in areas like team work, using (presentation) software, presenting, and
discussing. 

Please check below for more information on the process dimension of this course.
Book
Raymond Panko's book “Business Data Communications and Networking" 4th Edition

ISBN 0-13-008813-7

Prentice Hall
 

Ř Required reading.
Course grading
  1. Exam 1 (25%)
  2. Exam 2 ( 25%)
  3. Project I (15%) Technology paper 
  4. Project II (15%) Field trip and project paper to a local company
  5. Assignments (10%) 
  6. Class participation (10%)
  7. Professional quality in the organization, completeness, neatness, and timeliness of material handed in will be expected (including exams).
  8. During the semester there will be two exams - 
  9. Make up exams - There will be no makeup exams - if you miss one of the two exams you will receive an F. 
  10. Extra work for better grade - There will be no extra work assigned for an extra grade. Everyone will be treated on an equal basis.  
  11. Project I is a solo paper on the latest available technology and to be completed by the due date. No project = F grade. Late project = D grade
  12. Project II - Field trip to an IT section of a company, or an IT company has also to be completed either as part of a group or on your own by the due date. No project = F grade. Late project = D grade
  13. There will be NO exceptions on an INDIVIDUAL basis. If an exception is requested for one student and it is granted, then it will be announced in class and that exception will also be valid for all other students.     

Professional quality in the organization, completeness, neatness, and timeliness of material handed in
will be expected (including exams).

GRADING SCALE %  LETTER GRADE
95-100 A
90-94 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
81-83 B-
78-80 C+
75-77 C
72-74 C-
69-71 D+
66-68 D
63-65 D-
<63 F

 

 
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