INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH

School of Business
BBA Program Course Outline

Semester Course Code Course Title Section

Summer MIS 442 Management Information 3
2017 System

Instructor : Arifur Class Time: Sec-3 : Mon & Wed, 9:30-11.10 a.m.
Rahman Khan Class Room: 2022
Office : Level 1, Office Hours:
Room # 2007 Sun & Tue : 11:20 am 1:20 pm, & 3.20 pm 4.50 pm
Phone : Mon & Wed : 1.00 pm 3:00 pm
Thursday : 1:00 pm 5:00 pm (On appointments)
Email :
arifur.rahman@iub.edu.bd
 Course Objectives:
This course provides students with an introduction to Information Systems (IS) and
Information Technology (IT) and their use in an increasingly competitive business world.
As future managers, you need to be equipped to make decisions concerning the planning,
development and implementation of information technology resources to increase
organizational effectiveness and create a strategic advantage. The course accomplishes this
by:
Introducing basic concepts of IS and IT and exploring how technology can be used to
create business value.
Examining the potential benefits and limitations of IT and providing an overview of
the components of computers.
Increasing awareness of managerial issues raised by the use of IT.
Providing hands on exercises to practice course m aterial.
Providing a foundation needed for subsequent MIS coursework.

Text Book:
Management Information Systems (10th Edition)
By James OBrien & George Marakas

Recommended reference text:

Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, (12th, Edition)
By Laudon & Laudon.

E-business & E-commerce Management (3rd Edition)

By Dave Chaffey

Course content:
Sessions Topic Learning Outcomes Readings
Session - 1 Introduction Introduction to Management information Course Outline
systems, Explanation of Course Outline
Session - 2 Foundation Explain why knowledge of information OBrien

Concepts: systems is important for business Chapter 1

Information professionals and identify five key areas of
Systems and information systems knowledge.
Technologies Give examples to illustrate how the Handout
business applications of information available on
systems can support a firms business virtual learning
processes, managerial decision making, and system
strategies for competitive advantage
Relevant Problem Solving from Text
Session - 3 Foundation Provide examples of the components of OBrien
Concepts: real world information systems. Chapter 1
Business Provide examples of several major types of
Applications, information systems.
Development, Identify several challenges that a business
and Management manager might face in managing the Handout
successful and ethical development and use available on
of information technology in a business. virtual learning
Relevant Problem Solving from Text system
Session - 4 Fundamentals of Identify basic competitive strategies and OBrien
 Strategic explain how IT may be used to gain Chapter 2
Advantage competitive advantage.
Identify strategic uses of information Handout
technology. available on
virtual learning
Relevant Problem Solving from Text system

Session -5 Using How does business process engineering OBrien

Information frequently use e-business technologies for Chapter 2
Technology strategic purposes?
for Strategic Identify the business value of using e-
Advantage business technologies for total quality Handout
management, to become an agile available on
competitor, or to form a virtual company. virtual learning
Explain how knowledge management system
systems can help a business gain strategic
advantage.
Session -6 Computer Identify the major types and uses of OBrien
Systems: microcomputer, midrange, and mainframe Chapter 3
End User and computer systems.
Enterprise Outline the major technologies and uses of Handout
Computing computer peripherals for input, output, and available on
storage. virtual learning
Relevant Problem Solving from Text system
Session -7 Computer Identify the components and functions of a OBrien
Peripherals: computer system. Chapter 3
Input, Output, Identify the computer system and
and Storage peripherals you would acquire or Handout
 Technologies recommend for a business of your choice. available on
Knowledge of Fundamental Concepts of IS virtual learning
Quiz 1 and strategic advantages. system
Session -8 Application Describe several important trends occurring OBrien
Software: in computer software. Chapter 4
End User Give examples of several major types of
Applications application and system software. Handout
Explain the purpose of several popular available on
software packages for end user productivity virtual learning
and collaborative computing. system
Knowledge of IS Failure and Management
policies to mitigate them.
Case Study
Session -9 System Outline the functions of an operating OBrien
Software: system. Chapter 4
Computer Describe the main uses of software
System programming languages and tools. Handout
Management available on
Relevant Problem Solving from Text virtual learning
system

Session -10 The Networked Identify major developments and trends in OBrien
Enterprise the industries, technologies, and business Chapter 6
applications of telecommunications and
Internet technologies. Handout
Provide examples of the business value of available on
Internet, intranet, and extranet applications. virtual learning
system
Session -11 Tele- Identify the basic components, functions, OBrien
communications and types of telecommunications networks Chapter 6
Network used in business.
Alternatives Explain the functions of major types of Project
telecommunications network hardware, Handout
software, media, and services.
Handout
Project Relevant Problem Solving from Text available on
Distribution virtual learning
system
Session -12 Functional Give examples of how Internet and other OBrien
Business information technologies support business Chapter 7
Systems processes within the business functions of
Accounting, Handout
Finance, available on
Human resource management, virtual learning
Marketing, system
Production and operations management.
Knowledge of Computer Hardware and
Software concepts
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 Quiz 2
Session -13 Cross- Identify the following cross-functional OBrien
Functional system concepts, and how they can provide Chapter 7
Enterprise significant business value to a company:
Systems Cross-functional enterprise systems Handout
Enterprise application integration available on
Transaction processing systems virtual learning
Enterprise collaboration systems system

Relevant Problem Solving from Text

Session -14 Review for CHAPTERS 1, 2,3,4,6, and 7. OBrien
Midterm Chapter 1, 2, 3,
4, 6 and 7.
Session -15 Midterm Exam CHAPTERS 1, 2,3,4,6, and 7. OBrien
Chapter 1, 2, 3,
4, 6 and 7.
Session -16 Enterprise Identify and give examples to illustrate the OBrien
business systems following aspects of customer relationship Chapter 8
management (CRM), enterprise resource
planning (ERP) and supply chain Handout
management (SCM). available on
Business processes supported virtual learning
Customer and business value provided system
Potential challenges and trends

Relevant Problem Solving from Text

Session -17 Electronic Identify the major categories and trends of OBrien
Commerce e-commerce applications. Chapter 9
Fundamentals Identify the essential processes of an e-
commerce system, and give examples of Handout
how they are implemented in e-commerce available on
applications. virtual learning
system
Relevant Problem Solving from Text
Session -18 E-Commerce Identify several key factors and Web store OBrien
Applications and requirements needed to succeed in e- Chapter 9
Issues commerce.
Identify the business value of several types Handout
of e-commerce marketplaces. available on
Discuss the benefits and trade-offs of virtual learning
several e-commerce clicks and bricks system
alternatives.
Relevant Problem Solving from Text
Session -19 Security, Identify ethical issues in how the use of OBrien
Ethical, and information technologies in business Chapter 13
Societal affects employment, individuality, working
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 Challenges conditions, privacy, crime, health, and Handout
solutions to societal problems. available on
Identify types of security management virtual learning
strategies and defenses, and explain how system
they can be used to ensure the security of e-
business applications.

Relevant Problem Solving from Text

Session -20 Security How can business managers and OBrien
Management professionals help to lessen the harmful Chapter 13
effects and increase the beneficial effects of
the use of information technology? Handout
available on
Knowledge of E-commerce fundamentals. virtual learning
system
Quiz 3
Session -21 Managing Data Explain the importance of implementing OBrien
Resources data resource management processes and Chapter 5
technologies in an organization.
Understand the advantages of a database Handout
management approach to managing the available on
data resources of a business. virtual learning
system
Session -22 Technical Explain how database management OBrien
Foundations of software helps business professionals and Chapter 5
Database supports the operations and management of
Management a business. Handout
Illustrate each of the following concepts: available on
Major types of databases virtual learning
Data warehouses and data mining system
Logical data elements
Fundamental database structures
Database access methods
Database development
Relevant Problem Solving from Text
Session -23 Project Real world implementations of Information
Presentation Systems with its components: hardware,
software, communication network device and
medias, database and data resources along with
the business application through process
automation and process reengineering. Their
implications on management issues such as
operation, backup, maintenance, and security etc.
Session -24 Project Real world implementations of Information
Presentation Systems with its components: hardware,
software, communication network device and
medias, database and data resources along with
the business application through process
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 automation and process reengineering. Their
implications on management issues such as
operation, backup, maintenance, and security etc.
Session -25 Final Exam CHAPTERS 5, 8, 9 and 13 OBrien,
Review Chapter 5, 8, 9,
13
Session -26 Final Exam CHAPTERS 5, 8, 9 and 13 OBrien,
Chapter 5, 8, 9,
13

COURSE EVALUATION: GRADING POLICY:

Term Paper 15% Grade Percentage Grade Percentage
Presentation 10% A 90 and above C 60 to less than 65
Pop-up Quiz 15% A- 85 to less than 90 C- 55 to less than 60
B+ 80 to less than 85 D+ 50 to less than 55
Case Study 05%
B 75 to less than 80 D 45 to less than 50
Lecture Participation 05% B- 70 to less than 75 F Less than 45
Mid-tem Exam 20% C+ 65 to less than 70
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:

Plagiarism of any degree will not be tolerated. He/she will be strictly dealt with as per IUB
rules and regulations if found guilty.
No makeup test will be followed for the Midterm and final exam.
Class test/quizzes can be both on announced or unannounced.
Any attempt to copy during the Class tests/quizzes/examinations will lead to either
substantial deduction of marks or cancellation of scripts.
Regular attendances, preparation, class participation must help to get better grade. Because
most of the questions will be asked from class discussions.
Assignments/ Reports have to be submitted within the specified deadline. In late
submission obtained marks will be deducted.
The instructor reserves all the rights to make necessary changes in the course or in the
regulation depending on the betterment/ progress of the class/course.

INCOMPLETE (I) GRADE:

Awarding of Incomplete or I grades should be stro ngly discouraged. I will only be allowed for
students who have a valid reason (ascertained by the senior management). In situations where the
student is unable to complete the course due to unanticipated illness or family emergency and has
not attended at least 75% of the classes held, he / she will be asked to withdraw from that course
and repeat it. In unavoidable circumstances where students have completed 75% of the classes but
are unable to continue (due to illness or family emergency), incomplete grade of I may be
granted. Incomplete course has to be completed by the next semester, otherwise grade I
automatically becomes grade F. The student is not required to register for the course in the next
semester.

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 WITHDRAWAL (W):
A W grade means withdrawal. A student may decide to withdraw from a course by the deadline.
Students must apply to the Program Office for withdrawal from a course with the permission of the
concerned course instructor, Academic Advisor, and the Dean. Withdrawal from only one course in
a semester is allowed but the students should provide valid reason along with documents while
applying for the withdrawal.

CHANGES OF GRADE:
Change of grade is strongly discouraged. However, an instructor may request a change of grade
when a computational or procedural error occurred in the original assignment of a grade. Instructor
must submit the Grade Change Form to the respective program office within one month of
submitting the final grade roll.

PEDAGOGY
Teaching pedagogy to be followed by the instructor should be mentioned in the course outline.
Recommended techniques include, but not limited to, lectures, video clips, problem solving, case
study, presentation, field trip, guest lecture, etc.

BLACKBOARD:
In addition to class teaching, lecture PowerPoint, announcements and other information should be
placed on the blackboard page. Students should be advised to check the course blackboard page and
download the required materials from MY SB:
Log on to MY SB > http://103.254.86.4/sb/course/view.php?id=124

AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL:
A student can miss a maximum of 8 classes for a particular course. After that the course will be
automatically withdrawn.

Thank you and wish you all the best.

____________________
Arifur Rahman Khan