TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
IS 3310
Global Electronic Business
Prerequisites
Pre-Business Core, IS 2241.
Vision Statement
The Sorrell College of Business will be a recognized and respected leader for quality and
flexibility in the delivery of business education that prepares graduates to succeed in the
global business environment.
Mission Statement
The Sorrell College of Business supports the Troy University mission by preparing our
diverse student body to become ethical professionals equipped to compete in the global
business environment. To achieve this, our faculty, staff, and administration will:
1) provide quality education in global business through our undergraduate and
graduate programs, delivered around the world through face-to-face and online
environments, to traditional, non-traditional, military, and international students;
2) contribute to the development and application of knowledge focused on applied
business, learning, and pedagogical research;
3) provide service to the University, business and professional organizations, and our
communities through individual involvement, business outreach, and our centers
for research.
Description
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: IS 3310
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Introduction to the types of information systems used in the global business environment,
with an emphasis on describing how information systems support operations and are used
to make business decisions.
Student Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the categories, components, and functions of
computers and the building blocks of global information systems, including input,
output, storage, data management and telecommunications.
Describe the activities and issues involved in the development and implementation
of global information systems, including the planning, analysis, design,
development, testing, implementation, maintenance and operational issues.
Discuss the legal, moral and ethical issues related to global information systems.
Discuss the security issues related to global information systems.
Explain the strategies in using Enterprise Systems to support business decisions and
operations including E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Customer
Relationship Management in a global environment.
Explain the strategies in using managerial support systems (MIS, DSS/BI, and KM)
to support business decisions and operations in a global environment.
Purpose
To introduce information systems, including their applications, how organizations are
managed efficiently by their intelligent use, and the social, moral, and legal implications
of their use.
Approved Texts
Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2010 or current). Essentials of Management Information
Systems, (8th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Rainer, R, Turban, E., Introduction to Information Systems. Supporting and Transforming
Business, 2nd edition or current, Wiley, 2008 or current.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
2. Course number +
section
3. Term
4. Instructor
5. Prerequisites
6. Office hours
7. Class days, times
8. Classroom
location
9. Office location +
e-mail address
10. Office telephone
11. Course
description,
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates, dead
requirements
day, final exam
18. ADA statement
19. Electronic device
statement
20. Additional
services,
statements
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy
23. Cheating policy
24. Specialization
requirements
(certification,
licensure, teacher
competencies)