College of Economics, Management & Information Systems

Fall 2012 Semester

Course Information

Course Code: / INFO 221/INFS260
Course Title: / Information System Management/Theory and Practice
Section Number: / One

Instructor Information

Faculty Name / Boumedyen
Office / 11H-3
Office Hours / No office hours / SAT
2:00 - 3:40 / SUN
8:10 – 9:40 / MON
No office hours / Tus
9:00 - 11 / WED
Telephone Ext. / 447
E-Mail /

Required Reading

Textbook / 1-Management Information Systems 10th /e – Managing the Digital Firm By Laudon and Laudon Prentice Hall – 2006 .
2-Timothy, Linda, O’Leary, Computing Essentials 2006, ISBN 0-07-110612-X (ch:11,12,13,14,15)
3-Lee, Wei-Meng , C# 2008 : programmer's reference / Wei-Meng Lee.
References / 3- Introduction to System analysis and design 7, Shelly , cashman, Rasenblant . (ch: 1)

Course Description

Course Description:. This is a comprehensive review of modern information technology (IT) and its administration. Topics covered include: the (IT) concept; technological storage, retrieval, and communication; microforms; multimedia; artificial intelligence; expert systems; electronic publishing; information transfer; developing countries and IT; and applications of IT information institutions.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course a student will be able to

1. Understand the basic concepts and technologies used in the field of

Management Information Systems;

2. Have the knowledge of the different types of management information systems;

3. Understand the processes of developing and implementing information systems;

4. be aware of the ethical, social, and security issues of information systems;

5. Understand the role of information systems in organizations, the strategic

Management processes, and the implications for the management;

6. Develop an understanding of how various information systems work together to

Accomplish the information objectives of an organization;

7. Learn about the importance of managing organizational change associated with

Information systems implementation;

8. Use the application software skills such as C# ,VB.net , analyzing , creating

Database, and Windows application , develop MIS related to a real-world business problems.

Assessment

The University of Nizwa uses a continuous assessment method to determine the final grade of students. The types of assessments used in this course, and their percentage contribution to the final grade, are given in the table below. The timings of the assessment are provided in the Course Outline

Assessment Policy
Assessment Type / Percentage
Midterm1 / 10%
Midterm2 / 10%
Quizzes ,Lab work, Assignment / 10%
Project / 10%
Final Exam / 40%
Lab Exam / 20%

Plagiarism Policy

As per the University Policy UoN-STC-CCP-1-2009, the following actions are summarized acts of academic misconduct, without proper attribution (quoting and/or referencing) of non-original work, will attract penalties that are proportionate to the offense:

  1. To copy any other student’s work;
  2. To openly duplicate any section of any other person’s work;
  3. To summarize the work of any other person;
  4. To apply or acquire an idea or thesis resulting from a person’s work;
  5. To use experimental results or data acquired or collected by another person as your own;
  6. To exhibit academic misconduct at some stage of an exam.

Attendance Policy

As per the University Absentee Regulations UoN-RR-AP-1-2009, an absentee warning notice will be issued to the student according to:

  1. “Absentee Warning 1” has to be issued to a student who has missed 5% of course contact hours.
  2. “Absentee Warning 2” has to be issued to a student who has missed 10% of course contact hours.
  3. “Drop One Grade” has to be issued to a student who has missed 15% of course contact hours.
  4. “Barred from Examination” has to be issued to a student who has missed 25% of course contact hours.

Important Dates to Remember

Classes start on: 10/09/2011

Withdrawal with W: 17/09/2011 to 19/11/2011

Withdrawal with F grade: 26/11/2011 until the end of semester

Last Day of Class: 24/12/2011

Final Examination: 31/12 to12 /01/2012

COURSE OUTLINE

Week / Lecture Topic / Remarks
Week 1 / Course Outline (First day)
Introduction To MIS
Week 2 / Discuss the impact of IT on business strategy and success
Week 3 / The Digital Firm: E-Business and E-Commerce
Week 4 / Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
Distinguishes between structured analysis and object-oriented analysis
Week 5,6,7 / Explain how organizations can be structured according to the five functions and three management levels
Describe how information flows in an organization
Distinguish among a transaction processing systems, a management information system, a decision support system, and an executive support system
Week 7,8 / Distinguish between office automation systems and knowledge work systems
Explain the difference between data workers and knowledge workers
Week 9 / Foundation of Business Intelligence: Database and Information Management
Week 10,11 / Describe the phases of the systems life cycle
Identify information needs and formulate possible solutions
Analyze existing IS and evaluate the feasibility of alternative systems
Week 12,13 / Identify, acquire, and test new system software and hardware
Switch from an existing information system to new one with minimal risk
Perform system audits and periodic evaluations
Week 14 / Introduction to Programming Concepts’ and their rolls
In Building Systems
Week 15 / YOUR FUTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Week 16 / Project Presentation

Teaching & Learning Methods

  • Class lectures, and lecture notes, are designed to achieve the course objectives.
  • Students should read the assigned chapters before class, complete assignments on time,
  • Students Encouraged participating in class or the lab and doing whatever it takes for them to grasp this material.
  • Student requested and encouraged to ask questions, lots of questions.
  • Students are responsible for all material covered in the class.
  • Students are encouraged to communicate any concerns or issues as soon as practical either in class, by phone or by Email.

The web page is a primary communication vehicle. Lecture notes will be available before each class. It will contain homework assignments, study guides, and important instructions.