University of Evansville

Schroeder Family School of Business Administration

MGT 311 Management Information Systems
Fall 2017 August 23 December 13, 2017

Instructor: Donald J. Hudson

Office: Remote
Office Hours: I will be available by email and by appointment
Phone: 812.457.2650 (cell)
E-mail: dh104@evansville.edu
Class Webpage: http://bblearn.evansville.edu/

You will need access to a high-speed internet for this course.

Note: The instructor may reasonably revise the syllabus and course schedule, as circumstances
require. Any such revision will be announced via e-mail and on BB Learn.

Course Description
This course is designed for business school students who want an in-depth look at how business
firms today use information technologies and systems to achieve corporate objectives.

An information system is comprised of hardware, software, people, communications systems,

and the data itself, and used to collect, manipulate, and disseminate data or information.
Information Systems (IS) are one of the major tools available to business managers for achieving
operational excellence, developing new projects and services, improving decision making, and
achieving competitive advantage. The course will focus on the most up-to-date and
comprehensive overview of information systems used by business firms today.

Learning Objectives
During the course of the semester, the student should develop an understanding of:
1) The principles of Information Systems (IS), including the components that make-up IS,
various types of IS, and their impact on organizations and individuals
2) Current topics in the IS field and the managerial implications of these topics
3) Global IS issues including the spread of information technology to developing nations and the
importance of IS in the global marketplace
4) Ethical IS issues as they relate to the topics of privacy and security
5) Communication Skills - Students will work on their written communication skills through
homework assignments and by leading the class discussion on the discussion board.
 Course Materials
Laudon & Laudon, (2017). Management Information Systems, 15th ed. Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-463971-0
Selected Articles and Videos (will be posted)

Course Grading
Points
Tests (3 @ 100 pts.) 300
Final Exam 100
Discussion Boars 50 (weighted)
Homework 200 (weighted)
Chapter Quizzes 50 (weighted)
Class Paper 100
800

The final grades in this course will be distributed on a straight scale:

94 and above = A; 90-93% = A-; 87-89% = B+; 84-86% = B; 80-83% = B-; 77-79% = C+;
74-76% = C; 70-73% = C-; 67-69% = D+; 64-66% = D; 60-63% = D-; Below 60% = F.

Tests. The tests are based on the material covered in the text and online, including all information in
assigned readings and/or discussed in class, including students contributions. The final exam is a
cumulative exam plus any material covered after the third regular exam.

Discussion Boards. I will post daily audio/video lectures as well as PowerPoint presentations. Students
should check daily for course updates and new lectures. I will pose questions for discussion for which
you can contribute and participate as well as pose comments to other classmates posts. You will be
evaluated on the quality of your contributions.

Each discussion board assignment will be evaluated on the following criteria:

A (20) Thoughtful and insightful post, based on readings, lectures and assignments
B(17) Relevant post, based on readings, lectures and assignments
C (15) Adequate post
D (10) Less than adequate post
F (0) No contribution

Discussion Board class points are weighted. Your portion of the possible 50 points will be based on the
percentage of total points you earn on your posts. Discussion board questions will reflect a little over half
a letter grade.

Homework. Each chapter will have a series of exercises to complete. Homework assignments are also
weighted. Your portion of the possible 200 points will be a factor of the percentage of total points you
earn. Homework assignments will count for 25% of your overall grade.

Quizzes. There will be quizzes for each chapter. The quizzes will help you understand the material that
will be on the section exams as well as the comprehensive final. Quizzes are also weighted. Your portion
of the possible 50 points will be based on the percentage of total points you earn on quizzes. Quizzes will
reflect a little over half a letter grade.

Class paper. For this assignment, towards the end of the semester, based on what youve learned
through the first 12 chapters, you are asked to submit a proposal to your pseudo company management on
the need to invest in an appropriate information system to replace the manual processes the company
employs today. The paper will have a 1 page executive summary with 4-5 pages of supporting
information listing the issues today and the benefits of implementing a real information system.
Class Schedule DBQ = Discussion Board
Questions
Wednesday Aug 23 Course Introduction Syllabus Review
Friday Aug 25 IS in Global Business Read Chapter 1 & DBQ
Monday Aug 28 Chapter 1 Quiz
Wednesday Aug 30 Chapter 1 Homework Ch 1 Assignments due

Friday Sep 01 Global e-Business Read Chapter 2 & DBQ

Monday Sep 04 Chapter 2 Quiz
Wednesday Sep 06 Chapter 2 Homework Ch 2 Assignments due
Friday Sep 08 IS, Organizations and Strategy Read Chapter 3 & DBQ
Monday Sep 11 Chapter 3 Quiz
Wednesday Sep 13 Chapter 3 Homework Ch 3 Assignments due
Friday Sep 15 Ethical & Social Issues in IS Read Chapter 4 & DBQ
Monday Sep 18 Chapter 4 Quiz
Wednesday Sep 20 Chapter 4 Homework Ch 4 Assignments due
Friday Sep 22 Exam 1 Review Chapters 1 4
Monday Sep 24 Exam 1 Chapters 1 4
Class paper - company
defined(5%)
Wednesday Sep 27 IT Infrastructure and Emerging IT Read Chapter 5 & DBQ
Friday Sep 29 Chapter 5 Quiz
Monday Oct 02 Chapter 5 Homework Ch 5 Assignments due
Wednesday Oct 04 Database and Information Read Chapter 6 & DBQ
Management
Friday Oct 06 Chapter 6 Quiz
Monday Oct 09 Fall Break No Class
Wednesday Oct 11 Chapter 6 Homework Ch 6 Assignments due
Friday Oct 13 IT Communications Read Chapter 7 & DBQ
Monday Oct 16 Chapter 7 Quiz
Wednesday Oct 18 Chapter 7 Homework Ch 7 Assignments due
Friday Oct 20 Information Security Read Chapter 8 & DBQ
Monday Oct 23 Chapter 8 Quiz
Wednesday Oct 25 Chapter 8 Homework Ch 8 Assignments due
Friday Oct 27 Exam 2 Review Chapters 5 8
Monday Oct 30 Exam 2 Chapters 5 8
Wednesday Nov 01 Enterprise Applications Read Chapter 9 & DBQ
Friday Nov 03 Chapter 9 Quiz
Monday Nov 06 Chapter 9 Homework Ch 9 Assignments due
Wednesday Nov 08 E-Commerce Read Chapter 10 & DBQ
Friday Nov 10 Chapter 10 Quiz
Monday Nov 13 Chapter 10 Homework Ch 10 Assignments due
Wednesday Nov 15 Managing Knowledge Read Chapter 11,12 & DBQ
Decision Making
Friday Nov 17 Chapter 11 & 12 Quiz
Monday Nov 20 Chapter 11 & 12 Homework Ch 11 & 12 Assignments due
Wednesday Nov 22 Thanksgiving Break No Class
Friday Nov 24 Thanksgiving Break No Class
Monday Nov 27 Exam 3 Review Chapters 9 12
Wednesday Nov 29 Exam 3 Chapters 9 12
Friday Dec 01 Managing Projects Read Chapter 14 & DBQ
Monday Dec 04 Chapter 14 Quiz
Wednesday Dec 06 Reading Study Day No Class

FINAL EXAM will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Please do not make
plans to leave the University earlier than the end of your scheduled exams.
 University Policies

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

It is the policy and practice of the University of Evansville to make reasonable accommodations
for students with properly documented disabilities. Students should contact the Office of
Counseling and Health Education at 488-2663 to seek services or accommodations for
disabilities. Written notification to faculty from the Office of Counseling and Health Education is
required for academic accommodations.

HLC/AACSB Information
This course meets the federal requirements of an amount of work equivalent to 15 hours of class
attendance plus an expected 30 hours of out-of-class work per credit hour.

Honor Code
All students are subject to the Universitys Student Handbook in terms of academic integrity.
Students in violation of University policies will receive a FAILING COURSE GRADE and
appropriate administrative action will be taken for record.
While collaboration on assignments is not discouraged, please do not send your final work to
another student. Last year there was an incident where two student papers were 100% identical.
Both the student who authored and shared the work and the student who submitted the
plagiarized copy were punished. In addition, a student who intentionally submitted work from a
previous semester was caught and punished. Dont let this happen to you!
**Also, all work is to be your work, no one elses! If your submitted work is found to be
plagiarized the first occurrence will result in 0 points for that assignment. A second occurrence
will result in an F grade for the term.

Withdrawal and Attendance Policies Provide information

For Fall 2017:
Last Day to Register/Add Aug. 29
Last Day to Withdrawal (without a W) Aug. 29
Last Day to Withdrawal with a W Nov. 10