MSIS480

Objective:An overview of management information systems is presented, including IS managerial concepts and hands-on exposure to technology. Concepts include alignment of information systems strategy with business strategy, MIS components and organizational structures, issues in the design and implementation of systems, and understanding the role of information systems in organizations. Students are exposed to several technologies, including the information superhighway, application of software packages, and a programming language.

Prerequisites: Economics 301, Quantitative Methods and Modeling for Economics, Business and Social Sciences

Syllabus:

  1. Text:Foundations of Information Systems by Zwass PUB:IRWIN/McGraw Hill (1998 Edition)
  2. Student Packet (Available in the Bookstore)

Assignments:

  1. Microsoft Excel
  2. Paper-Strategic Information Systems Planning in your Company
  3. Homepage/WWW
  4. Visual Basic

Class Schedule

Grades:
Midterm Exam 45%
Final Exam   45%
Assignments  10%

Few GIF files to put on your web page and tips on creating web pages

Note: Students are expected to complete all assignments. For each assignment not submitted, the letter grade will be dropped by one level. For example, if two assignments are not submitted, a grade 'A' would be changed to 'C'.