Syllabus
BUS 705 - Advanced Management Information Systems
A7, 2010
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
School of Business
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Raymond S. Kulzick
St. Thomas University
School of Business - OMH
Phone: 305.628.6624
E-Mail: rk@kulzick.com
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This is a core course in the M.B.A. program and is an elective in the M.S. in Management and M.S. in Sports Administration programs. It is both a content and process course. Since process is a significant component of the course, participative and group-intensive instructional approaches are utilized as time permits.
The major course objectives are:
- Know the content as specified in the competencies.
- Be aware of significant current trends in information systems.
- Be able to apply theory to written and oral case studies.
- Understand and appreciate the role that information plays in any
organization.
TEXTS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN 978-1433805615
Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J. P. (2010).
Management information
systems: Managing the digital firm (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall,
Inc. ISBN
978-0136078463
Handouts and supplementary materials.
RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITES:
Basic understanding of business and
the U.S. economic system
Basic understanding of computers
MAN 503, BUS 673, or equivalent APA writing course
WEB SITE:
Internet access is required. This is most convenient if from your home, however, the University does provide such access to students from the computer lab located on the second floor of the library. You are required to check my web site: DoctorKulzick.com at least weekly for updates and further information regarding the course.
LIBRARY/INFORMATION LITERACY:
The course includes three case studies that require the student to access a variety of primary sources. More information is provided during the course.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
General. Students are expected to come to each class with all assignments completed prior to the class beginning. Written cases are to be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of the class. No case may be submitted after the class session for which it was assigned. You must complete the specific questions assigned to you, on cases where different questions are assigned to different students. It is your responsibility to be sure you know what questions you are to answer. Additional instructions for cases are given in class. All answers on cases must be fully supported and clearly referenced.
If you want your final exams or other papers back after the end of the semester, you must pick them up within 2 weeks after classes begin for the following semester, or provide a STAMPED self-addressed envelope.
YOU are responsible for monitoring your progress and dropping in a timely manner if appropriate. DROP DEADLINES ARE ENFORCED. All papers are to be typed, double-spaced, and in the A.P.A. style. They must exactly follow the prescribed format. It is recommended that students utilize a word processor and spelling checker. Poorly written papers and those with misspellings are not acceptable at the graduate level. Please do not use covers or binders; staple in the upper-left corner. Points will be deducted for improper style, grammar, references, or spelling.
Integrity. No professional can maintain credibility using another's work, whether that person be a fellow student or a published writer. All work is to be SOLELY and COMPLETELY done by the individual student. READ THE ATTACHED STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. Copying (including rephrasing) even one sentence without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. A student whose paper is copied is equally at fault as those who do the copying. Keep your work confidential and to yourself! Not everyone is as honest as you are. Students should carefully read, understand and abide by the attached statement and the Graduate School Policy on Academic Conduct in the current catalog and student handbook.
Case Studies. The student is required to submit three written case analyses on the assigned dates as specified in the schedule of assignments. Although cases will be graded on the basis of content rather than length, full and complete answers to all questions are expected. Cases must be prepared in full compliance with APA standards. All cases will be discussed in class and every student is responsible for preparing all cases for formal presentation and discussion. Cases must be submitted in writing AND as an assignment through BlackBoard.
Class Attendance & Participation. Attendance is required. Every student is expected to participate and contribute to the group's learning experience in a consistent, accurate, and constructive manner. The quality demonstrated by the student in preparation of cases, reading assignments and exercises for discussion will be a significant factor in the participation grade. Attendance for the two examinations is also required.
Quizzes. There will be at least one quiz every week. These will be short, specific, and timed. They will be drawn from all cases, theories, lecture, readings, and competencies. There are no makeups; if you miss one, it is a zero. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped in computing your final grade.
Tests. Tests are drawn from the texts, cases, lectures and any assigned supplementary materials. Although tests are not limited to the course competencies, students will find these a useful guide for studying. You will be held accountable for all assigned material, whether or not it is discussed in class.
GRADING:
10% Written case #1
15% Written case #2
15% Written case #3
10% Class participation
25% Quizzes
25% Final exam
A = 93.0 - 100
A- = 90.0 - 92.9
B+ = 87.0 - 89.9
B = 83.0 - 86.9
B- = 80.0 - 82.9
C+ = 77.0 - 79.9
C = 73.0 - 76.9
C- = 70.0 - 72.9
D+ = 67.0 - 69.9
D = 60.0 - 66.9
F = 0 - 59.9
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