Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Information Technology
Computer Information Science Department
IS 150: Introduction to Management
Spring (2nd) 2015/2016
Course Catalog
3 Credit hours (3 h lectures). This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques of
using data to make informed management decisions. In particular, it will focus on various ways of modeling,
or thinking structurally about, decision problems in order to enhance decision-making skills.
Text Book(s)
Year
Edition
Management (Arab World Editions)
Yusuf Sidani, Dima Jamali, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter
Prentice Hall
2011
1st Edition
Books
No specific references are assigned
Internet links
http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Management-Arab-WorldEditions/9781408255667.page
Title
Author(s)
Publisher
References
Instructors
Instructor
Qais Amjad Marji
Office Location
Office Phone
E-mail
Medical building, PH1 level -1
720-1000 ext:
mqais@just.edu.jo
Class Schedule & Room
Section 1:
Lecture Time: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 2:15 -3:15
Room : SF08
Office Hours
Sunday ,Tuesday, Thursday : 1:15-2:00
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Teaching Assistant
None
Prerequisites
Prerequisites by course
None
Topics Covered
Topics
Chepters in Text
Week number
Ch.01
Ch.02
Ch.06
Ch.07
Ch.08
Ch.09
Ch.15
Ch.16
Ch.17
1,2
3,4
5,6
7,8
9,10
11,12
13
14
15
Introduction to management and organization
Management history
Managers as decision-makers
Foundations of planning
Strategic management
Organizational structure and design
Motivating Employees
Managers As Leaders
Introduction to controlling
Mapping of Course Objectives to Program Outcomes
Assessment method
CS and exams
1) Create an understanding of the four management functions: planning,
organizing, leading and controlling
2) Create an understanding of the decision making process
3) Create an understanding of the types of organizational problems:
structured vs. unstructured
4) Create an understanding of the relationship between organizational
problems and the level of management
5) Create an understanding of the relationship between problem types and
IT solutions
6) Create an understanding of the activities under each of the
management functions
Program Outcome
CS and exams
CS and exams
CS and exams
CS and exams
CS and exams
1
2
3
4
1) An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and
modern tools of their disciplines
2) An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging
applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and
technology
x
3) An ability to critically analyze a business problem within its
unique context
4) An ability to design regular or innovative IT-based solutions
5) An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems
6) An ability to function effectively and efficiently on teams of
different specialties
7) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong
x
learning
8) An ability to understand professional, ethical and social
2
x
5
x
responsibilities
9) A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary
x
professional, societal and global issues
10) A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous
x
improvement
11) An ability to participate and/or supervise the implementation of
IT-based solutions
Evaluation
Assessment
Tool
Quizzes
First Exam
Second Exam
Final Exam
Day
Date
Sunday 20/3/2016
Tuesday 26/4/2016
TDL
TDL
Place
Time
Chapters
Weight
A2-124
A2-124
TDL
2:15-3:15
2:15-3:15
TDL
After each Chapter
Ch.01+06
Ch.07+09
Ch. 1+6+7+9+16+17
10%
25 %
25 %
40 %
Policy
Attendance
Case Studies
Exams
Attendance is very important for the course. In accordance with university policy,
students missing more than 10% of total classes are subject to dismissal. Penalties may be
assessed without regard to the student's performance. Attendance will be recorded at the
beginning or end of each class.
Students are expected to keep up with the material as it is presented and submit
assignments on time.
All exams will be CLOSE-BOOK. The date of exams will be announced ahead of time.
Prepared by: Qais A. Marji
Last Modified: Feb. 8, 2016
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