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DOCTORAL PROGRAM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Management Information Systems |
Management Information Systems (MIS) is a relatively new academic discipline. The first degree in MIS was offered in 1968 by the University of Minnesota, and slowly, other universities in the U.S. and throughout the world have begun to offer degrees in MIS and build MIS departments
Main Objective
| The main objective of this course is to presents students with a thorough and comprehensive analysis to systems theory concepts and information systems (IS) terminology and concepts in the context of the management of the business organization |
Specific Objectives
When you have finished this course,
you should be able to:
| 1. Understand and use the systems
development life cycle.
2. Compare traditional methods
of systems development to newer,
3. Understand and explain the
role of information systems in
4. Understand systems analysis
and design concepts that apply to
5. Analyze an existing information
system (whether manual or
6. Generate alternative solutions
to an information systems problem
7. Prototype a user interface for a new information system. 8. Understand and explain the
systems design, implementation, and
9. Work successfully with a
group of your peers on a common
10. Students will be able to demonstrate
competence with the
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Students will develop an understanding of the linkages between the content of this course and the academic/professional fields which are associated with this course's content.
Course Description
The course presents students with a thorough and comprehensive introduction to systems theory concepts and information systems (IS) terminology and concepts in the context of the management of the business organization. Emphasis is placed on IS topics which are relevant to students seeking to become managers or IS professionals. Existing modeling, planning, design implementation, evaluation, integration, management, and control approaches for various types of IS systems are presented.
Theory and practical application considerations are highlighted in each topic. Emerging topics and technologies are also explored. Other topics include role of information in managerial functions, decision support systems, expert systems, and artificial intelligence.
Grading and Course Requirements
Grading is based on exams, homework, class participation, and a group project.
Exams. Each exam will cover only the part of the course that precedes it. The final exam will not be comprehensive. Knowledge is cumulative, however, so you will not be able to complete the final without having successfully passed the first one.
Individual Projects. There will be several (4-6) assignments during the term. No late assignments will be accepted, but you may drop the homework with the lowest score (i.e., you can forget to turn in one homework assignment). The requirements and due dates for each homework assignment will be provided in separate handouts later in the semester.
Participation. Class participation is based on both attendance and contribution to class discussions. You are expected to complete assigned readings before each class and to be prepared to ask and answer questions about the assigned material.
Group Project. The group project gives you experience with systems analysis and logical design. In the project, your group will analyze an existing information system, research alternative solutions to the problems identified in the analysis, recommend a solution from the alternatives, and design a user interface for the proposed system. Your group will also present its project to the class.
Recommended Textbooks
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Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 8th. Edition, Prentice Hall, 2004 Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management: Transforming Business in the Digital Economy, 3rd. Edition, John Wiley, 2002 |
Course Outline
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Introduction I.
TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION
Presentations:
Communications
and Enterprise Networking
C. Information Systems Software. D. Managing Data Resources. E. Telecommunications. F. The Internet and Enterprise Networking Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 6 - 8. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapters T1 - T4. Applegate, Lynda M. "New information systems leaders: A changin role in a changing". MIS Quartely, Vol. 16, Iss. 4, Pg. 469. Minneapolis, Dec. 1992. Bakos Yannis, "The Computer Revolution: an economic perspective" (July 3, 1998) American Asociation for the Advancement of Sciences. II.ORGANIZATIONAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
Presentations:
A. Information Systems: Challenges and Opportunities. B. The Strategic Role of Information Systems. C. Information Systems, Organizations,
and Business
D. Information, Management and Decision Making. E. Ethical and Social Impact of
Information Systems.
Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 1-5. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapters 1-4, 7,16 Bakos, J. Yannis. "Information technology, incentives and the optimal number of suppliers". Journal of Management Information Systems; Armonk; Fall 1993. Vol. 10, Iss. 2. Pg. 2. Charan, Ram. "Partnership for success -- It People Will be On center Stage in the 21Th Century as active Partner in their Companies". (Jan, 1999) Information Week. Davison, R, N. Kock, K. D. Loch, & Clarke, R., "Research Ethics in Information Systems: would a code of practice help?", Communication of AIS, Vol. 7, Article 4. (2001) Leifer, R. & Mills, P. "An Information Processing Approach for Deciding upon Control Strategies and Reducing Control Loss in Emerging Organization". (Spring 1996) Journal of Management. Lucas, Henry C., Jr. and Jack Baroudi., "The Role of Information Technology in Organizational Design", Journal of Management Information Systems, Vol. 10, No. 4 (Spring 1994). Spinello, R. A. "An Ethical Evaluation of Web Site Linking". Readings in Cyber Ethics. Spinello, R. A. & Tavani, H. T. (eds.) Tones & Bartlett, Pgs. 295-308. 2001 Terrell, W. B. "Ethics and the Information Revolution". Readings in Cyber Ethics. Spinello, R. A. & Tavani, H. T. (eds.) Tones & Bartlett, Pgs. 9-23. 2001 III.
THE ROLE OF MANAGERS IN INFORMATION
A: Using Technology to Transform the Organization B: Interpreting and Understanding Information C: Information Technology in Perspective D. Organizational Issues Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 1-5. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapters 1-4, 7. Alter, Allan. "Computing's Next Innovation: Simpler, faster software", Computerworld (Jan, 2000). Alter, Allan. "IT leaders require strategies, flexibility", Computerworld (May, 2000). Grover, V. & Vaswani, P. "Partnership, IN THE U.S. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY", Communication of the ACM, (Feb. 2000). Grover, V. & Goslar, M. "Technical correspondence; information technologies for the 1990's: the executive view". Communication of the ACM, (March, 1993). IV.
BUILDING INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Presentations
A. Redesigning the Organization with Information Systems. B. Alternative Systems-Building Methods. C. Ensuring Quality with Information Systems. D. Systems Success and Failure: Implementation. Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 11 -14. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapters 12 - 15. Hammer, Michael. "The Rise of the Virtual Enterprise -- As competition grows, companies are turning to virtual integration, which lets them concentrate on processes in which thwey can be world - class, and rely on some one else to perform the rest". Information Week, (March, 2000). Hammer, Michael. "Re-engineering ERP". Computer Weekly, (October, 1999). Hammer, Michael. "Reengineering at Net Speed -- The first wave of bussiness process revisions took about a Decade; The new wave is taking less than half that time", Information Week, (April, 1993). V. EXCITING DIRECTIONS IN SYSTEMS Presentations:
A. Supporting Users
B. Organization Support Systems: DSS, GDSSs, EISs,
C. Intelligent Systems D. Electronic Commerce Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 3, 9 - 11. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapters 5, 10, 12, T5. Alter, Allan., "It's time we made quality an e-world" Computer World, (Oct. 1999). Buss, Dale., "Online Seals of Aproval", Home Office Computing; (Nov, 1997). Colom A., "Introducción al eBusineess y al Comercio Electrónico (eCommerce): variables organizativas y de "marketing one to one en el nuevo milenio", Home Office Computing; www.eurl.es/anuani/2001/t07.pdf (Dec, 2001). VI.ISSUES FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT Presentación:
A. Management Control of Information Technology B. Information Technology Issues for Management
C. Societal Implications and Future Trends
Readings Laudon Kenneth,C. and Laudon Jane P. , Management Information Systems, chapters 14 - 15. Turban, E., McLean, E. & Whetherbe, J., Information Technology for Management, chapter 15, 16. Alter, Allan. "A loo-oo-ng look ahead at the future of management" Computer World, (Dec. 1999). Kirch, L. J., V. Sambamurthy, Dong-Gil Ko, & Russell L. P., Controlling Information Systems Development Proyects: the view from the client" Management Science 2002 Informs, Vol. 8, No. 4. pp. 484-498 (April 2002).
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