BUS 3500 Common Syllabus Revision 02/07 Common Syllabus BUS 3500—Management Information Systems Course and Title: BUS 3500— Management Information Systems Catalog Description: An introduction to MIS by management level. Special emphasis is given to database analysis, design and development. Other topics include: telecommunications, types of IS, approaches to systems development, and security. Prerequisites: BUS 1950 and junior standing or permission of the School of Business Chair. Class Meetings: Three 50-minute sessions per week for 15 weeks Two 75-minute sessions per week for 15 weeks One 150-minute session per week for 15 weeks Teaching Method: The class will be taught as a combination of lectures, group discussion, exercises, and case studies. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will: Content Knowledge (K): 1. Explain the concept of a computer-based information system including detailed knowledge of the system components and how they evolved and interact. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of hardware and software. 3. Explain data communications and telecommunications concepts in a business environment. 4. Distinguish and relate transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, expert systems, executive information systems and knowledge management systems. Compare their components, major uses, benefits, and limitations. Skills Development (S): 1. Solve a database problem using appropriate design methodologies. Demonstrate: database creation, manipulation, queries, forms and reports generation. 2. Use Internet technology to research and analyze information. 3. Use typical business software packages to solve business problems.BUS 3500 Common Syllabus Revision 02/07 Attitude/Values Development (A/V): 1. Recognize the value of the database management system concept; functions, uses, and types. 2. Be aware of the systems development life cycle and alternative analysis and design methods in solving business problems. 3. Understand the role of end user computing and its impact and value to organizations. 4. Realize the importance of computer security, privacy, and ethics in today’s business organizations. Course Outline: Topic Coverage Time Introduction to Course and to Business Information Computer Hardware Fundamentals K Computer Software Fundamentals: Operating Systems and Application Software KS Database Theory, including design and development KA Database Design and Relationships, Creation, Manipulation, Queries, Forms and Report Generation KS Data Communications and Telecommunications KA Use of the Internet (Web browsers, and search engines). Accessing other computer systemsKS Introduction to Information Management concept, including e-business KA Transaction Processing Systems K Management Information Systems K Knowledge Management KA Decision Support and Executive Information Systems K Enterprise Resource PlanningK Expert Systems , and Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks K Systems Development Life Cycle, including alternative methodologies such as CASE, prototyping, and rapid application developmentk End User Computing and Its Management KA Security, Privacy and Ethics in CBIS KA Examinations TOTAL HOURS 1.251.251.252.507.002.501.002.501.251.251.252.501.251.254.251.252.502.5037.50BUS 3500 Common Syllabus Revision 02/07 Evaluation: Projects, quizzes, homework assignments, case analysis and class attendance / participation. Students with Disabilities: Appropriate academic support is available for students with a documented disability. Please notify your professor and contact the Office of Disability Services (581-6583) for further information. Emergency preparedness plan: Instructions about what to do in the event of an emergency are posted in all class rooms on Eastern’s campus. Students and faculty are responsible for acquainting themselves as to the specific instructions so that they will be prepared in the event of an emergency. Other Services: Career Services 581-2412 Learning Assistance Center 581-6696 Counseling Center
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