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IFSM 300 A281 Information Systems in Organizations. Course Description. An Overview of Information Systems and How They Provide Value by Supporting Organizational Objectives. Hybrid Course. Required Weekly Class Meetings Required On-line Interaction WebTycho Conferences
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IFSM 300 A281 Information Systems in Organizations
Course Description An Overview of Information Systems and How They Provide Value by Supporting Organizational Objectives
Hybrid Course Required Weekly Class Meetings Required On-line Interaction WebTycho Conferences Case Study Analysis Authentic Assessment
Learning Outcomes • Analyze Business Strategy to Recognize How Technology Solutions Enable Strategic Outcomes • Analyze Internal and External Business Processes to Identify Information Systems Requirements • Identify and Plan IT Solutions that Meet Business Objectives
Textbook Baltzan, P. (2014). Business driven information systems (ISE), 4th Ed. Singapore: McGraw-Hill. (ISBN: 978-1-259-06033-5)
Software Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word for Word Processing MS PowerPoint for Modeling Available in UMUC Computer Laboratories on Andersen AFB and Big Navy
Course Resources WebTycho Course Content area 3 Modules 8 Quizzes in Commentary Sections Highly Recommended to Read and Review
Companion Web Site http://jwissel.com/umuc Additional Resource for Course Information when WebTycho Is Unavailable
Grading Criteria Conference Participation 15 percent Case Study Analysis 60 percent Authentic Assessment 25 percent Late Assignment Submissions Only for Official Emergencies
Participation Student Participation in this Course Is Expected to Be a Reflective, Insightful, andProactive Discussion in All Weekly WebTycho Conferences
Participation Is Mandatory
Course Module & Quizzes • Provide Additional, Supporting Information for this Course • Supplement and Clarify Textbook Material with Graphic Examples
Case Study Analysis Purpose To Apply Theory from the Text to a Real Situation Stages 3 Stages, Each Building Upon the Previous Case Black and Brew Café
Authentic Assessment • In Place of Course Examination • Based Upon Short Case Study • 5 Essay Questions • Available Monday of Week 8
Academic Dishonesty • Is Not Tolerated • Obtaining or Giving Help on Assignments or Examinations • Doing Class Work for Another • Plagiarism
Course Schedule • Each Student Is Responsible for • Reading the Textbook • Reviewing the Course Modules • Participating in the WebTycho Conferences • Submitting the Assignments
Bottom Line Understand the Syllabus
IFSM 300 A281 Information Systems in Organizations