CMIS2250, Winter 2025, Section O03 Syllabus
Course Information
Course Code | Term | Section: CMIS2250 • 1242 • O03
Course Name: Managing Business Information Technologies
Course Details: This course offers theory and the application of management information-processing systems that
support the activities of an organization. The course emphasizes the application of tools used in data analytics,
process models, and business systems. Management Information Systems concepts and foundational theories
are examined to provide context to the practical exercises.
Course Start/End Dates: Winter Term: Jan 8, 2025 / Apr 25, 2025
Delivery Method: Remote Online
Day, Time, Location: No Scheduled Class. Materials are available on the course site in Brightspace.
Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Asif Nashiry
Bio: I obtained my PhD from the department of Computer Science of the University of Lethbridge. I have over a
decade of teaching experience in several universities. I also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the
University of Alberta.
Office Location: CAT305, Main Campus, Feltham Centre
Contact Information : Email : asifn@nait.ca Phone : 780-378-1026
Availability for Student Support:
If you need additional help, please book an appointment via email to meet during the following dedicated
office hours:
Day: Monday
Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
The expectation is that students come prepared having attempted questions/ course content. Instructor
meetings are not intended to replace the content provided on Brightspace or to provide a full lecture.
Learning Resources
Required Learning Materials:
e-Book: Rainer et al., Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business, 6th Canadian
ed., John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Bring Your Own Device
All JR Shaw School of Business students are required to possess a computing device, either a desktop or laptop,
that will meet the minimum technology requirements. This will enable you to engage in our digital learning
environment and to participate in online assessments. In addition to the minimum technology requirements,
your computing device must also support both audio and video streaming technologies and, as a result, must
include hardware (either internal or external) such as a microphone and webcam. A broadband (high speed)
internet connection is also required.
(more on the next page)
(Dr. Asif Nashiry, 27 December 2024 2024)
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Required Learning Materials (cont’d)
Your computing device must meet the following minimum technology requirements:
Windows:
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Windows 10
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Processor: Intel i Series 4th Gen or Better or AMD Ryzen Series
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Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended
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Solid State Drive recommended or Hard Drive (minimum free space 15 GB)
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Display resolution: 1366 x 768 minimum, 1920 x 1080 recommended
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Wi-Fi connection: Wireless N, AC or better
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Antivirus Protection: Windows Defender and Windows Firewall are recommended to
protect your device and are pre-installed on your Windows computer.
OR
Apple:
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Mac Hardware Requirements:
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MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
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MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
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MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
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MacOS High Sierra (10.13) or later
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Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
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Solid State Drive storage (minimum free space 15 GB)
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Antivirus Protection: Built-in firewall and security software is built into System
Preferences.
*Notes:
1.While tablets may be effective at supporting your learning they are NOT recommended as a main
device.
2. Office 365 is free to all NAIT students and can be downloaded here
Additional Learning Resources:
SAP UCC resource materials from SAP UA Downloads (csuchico.edu) – Specific configuration settings such as
Server, Client Number, Student IDs assigned to your class section will be provided by your instructor.
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Assessments | Evaluation
Weekly Chapter Quizzes (Weighting | 10%)
Due Date: 5 minutes to midnight as scheduled in Brightspace or LMS. See the Course Delivery Plan (as per
Brightspace dates)
Details:
Several quizzes (QM) on the content of the chapter(s) being studied from the Introduction to Information Systems:
Supporting and Transforming Business textbook (Required Learning Resource).
Each chapter quiz will consist of up to 20 questions of the multiple choice, true/false, and multiple selection type
questions related to the material in the chapter(s) covered during that week. Even though there is a 10% total
weight assigned to this assessment, it is primarily designed to provide students with feedback on their
understanding of the chapter content as they progress through the course.
Each chapter quiz is a 15-minute timed assessment written in Brightspace, without supervision, with access to
resource materials. Universal Design for Learning has been built into this Assessment.
Term Exam I & II (Weighting | 25% each)
Date: February 26, 2025 10:00 AM - February 27, 2025 08:00 PM
April 9, 2025 10:00 AM - April 10, 2025 08:00 PM
Details:
Topics included on Term exam #1 are those presented in Chapters 1 through 6 incl. of the textbook (Rainer, R.
K., Prince, B., Sánchez-Rodríguez, C., & Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, I. Introduction to information systems:
Supporting and transforming business (6th Canadian ed.). Toronto: Wiley.)
Topics included on Term exam #2 are those presented in Chapter 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the textbook (Rainer,
R. K., Prince, B., Sánchez-Rodríguez, C., & Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, I. Introduction to information systems:
Supporting and transforming business (6th Canadian ed.). Toronto: Wiley.)
The examination will be a combination of multiple choice, definition questions and short answer essay
questions. Any of these formats may be related to a case on the exam. Universal Design for Learning has been
built into these Assessments.
Business Processes, ERP (SAP) Exercises (Weighting | 10% each)
Date: March 20, 2025 April 10, 2025 April 16, 2025
Details:
These exercises use SAP as a tool to complete business processes. Details of each exercise will be as follows:
1.
Exercise #1 will cover sales and distribution (SD) (sales and marketing, and out-bound logistics)
and will require the background information from Chapters 2, 8, 9, and 11 of the Introduction to
Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business textbook (Course Outline - Required
Learning Resources).
2.
Exercise #2 will cover Materials Management (MM) (in-bound logistics) and will require the
background information from Chapters 2, 10, 11, and 13 of the Introduction to Information
Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business textbook (Course Outline - Required Learning
Resources).
3.
Exercise #3 will cover Production Planning (PP) (operations) and will require the background
information from Chapters 2, 10, 11, and 13 of the Introduction to Information Systems:
Supporting and Transforming Business textbook (Course Outline - Required Learning Resources).
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Database Quiz or Assignment (Weighting |10 %)
Date: February 28, 2025
Details: Students will explore database concepts and documentation methods. At the instructor’s discretion, a
MS Access Quiz or an Assignment will be made available to assess concepts and practical skills.
Exam Accommodations: Accommodations, such as extra time, may already be built-in or provided using universal
design for learning (UDL) practices for all students in which case further accommodation may not be required. Please
discuss it with your instructor.
Exam Conflicts: JRSSB actively mitigates known scheduling-based conflicts where possible during the coordinated
assessment period. Students are responsible for ensuring their coordinated assessment period is free of schedulingbased conflicts by reporting any un-addressed scheduling-based conflicts to JRSSB’s exam coordination team.
Students must report un-addressed scheduling-based conflicts to busexams@nait.ca immediately upon discovery and
prior to the start of the coordinated assessment period.
Exam Deferrals: The Deferred Exam process is designed to assist students with extenuating circumstances beyond the
student’s control. An exam must be at least 20% of the final course grade to be eligible for a deferral. Please contact
your instructor regarding exams worth less than 20% of your final mark. The student must initiate NAIT's Deferred
Exam Booking Process; a completed Deferred Exam Request Form(s) must be sent to busexams@nait.ca for
processing. For more details, please refer to the Grades Procedure, section 4.5. If your request is approved, you will
pay a deferral fee of $150.00 + GST per Exam. Payment is required prior to writing a Deferred Exam.
Use not Permitted
For the assignments/assessments in this course, the use of any Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is not
permitted. The assignments/assessments are intended to measure each student’s ability to generate their own
work. Your unique comprehension and interpretation of the course content must be demonstrated in order to
be successful. Using prohibited resources will be considered academic misconduct and be addressed
following SR 1.3 Academic Integrity Procedure.
(Dr. Asif Nashiry, 27 December 2024 2024)
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Suggested Course Planner – Due dates are marked in red.
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Family Day
NAIT Closed
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ERP SAP Set up, Clients,
Login, Navigation
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Coordinated
Assessment Period
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RQ: Ch 12
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RQ: Ch 13
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Database Assignment is
due
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Easter Monday
NAIT Closed
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ERP SAP Module MM
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Good Friday
NAIT Closed
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Last day of Term
Coordinated Assessment Period
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Other Details
Academic Integrity: According to Academic Integrity Procedure (2023): Academic Integrity is defined as a
commitment, even in the face of adversity, to six fundamental values in the Learning Environment: honesty, trust,
fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.
Academic Integrity is critical to the educational mission of NAIT. NAIT programs and courses are based on specific
learning outcomes that students are required to achieve. Programs and courses offer regular Assessments (tests,
assignments, practical exams, etc.) to assess student learning. These evaluations allow students to demonstrate their
ability to achieve the outcomes and require a student to achieve a certain level of competency to be given credit for a
course. (SR 2.0, Section 1, 2023).
Academic misconduct is an offense against academic integrity and will be sanctioned as per NAIT’s Academic
Misconduct procedure.
Every NAIT student must complete NAIT Modules on Academic Integrity for your awareness and to increase your
knowledge as to the expectations – knowledge that is critical to your success.
Student Responsibility: It is expected that students will be responsible citizens of the Institute by following the Student
Rights and Responsibilities Policy (SR 1.0) (2021). As such, each student will assist in the preservation of Institute
property and assume responsibility for their education by staying informed of and abiding by academic requirements
and policies; demonstrate respect toward others; and meet expectations concerning attendance, assignments,
deadlines, and appointments. (Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, SR 1.0., 2021)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: NAIT is committed to advancing equity and to actively and intentionally creating
learning environments that promote a sense of belonging and dignity that ensure all people are safe, respected and
valued. Acknowledging that every member of the NAIT community has a role in and responsibility to this work, NAIT
provides the resources and support necessary for programs, departments and individuals to champion equity, diversity
and inclusion and address barriers in meaningful ways.
Territorial Acknowledgement: At NAIT, we honor and acknowledge that the land on which we learn, work and live is
Treaty Six territory. We seek to learn from history and the lessons that have come before us, and to draw on the
wisdom of the First Peoples in Canada. Only through learning can we move forward in truth and reconciliation, and
to a better future together.
Missed Assessment Deadlines: Students who missed the scheduled assessment deadlines are subject to a
grade of zero.
Other Course-Specific Information: All summative Quizzes, i.e.: quizzes that count for marks, have a lockdown
browser requirement. Students must set their devices prior to starting a summative quiz. They can attempt a
formative quiz “Practice Quiz with Lockdown Browser” to set up their device in advance.
Student Engagement Expectations:
Online Synchronous Learning
Please note that any synchronous learning session, including any questions or comments submitted by students
during such sessions, may be recorded and made available to students following completion of the session(s). This
collection of personal information is carried out pursuant to section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act, for the purpose of providing reference materials for students while studying, or for the
purpose of assisting students who require medical or other accommodations. If you have any questions regarding
the collection and use of this personal information, please contact:
Student Resolution Office
NAIT Main Campus | 11762-106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
Tel: 780-378-6136 | Email: resolutions@nait.ca
(Dr. Asif Nashiry, 27 December 2024 2024)
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E-proctoring Software
Assessments with Online Monitoring:
Assessments will be monitored using online proctoring software that uses your webcam to record you and your
immediate surroundings while you complete the assessment. These recordings may be saved and reviewed by NAIT
at a later date. This collection of personal information is carried out pursuant to section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, for the purpose of ensuring academic integrity during the examination
(assessment). If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of this personal information, please contact:
Student Resolution Office
NAIT Main Campus | 11762-106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
Tel: 780-378-6136 | Email: resolutions@nait.ca
Please note that the recording will not be monitored by a live NAIT representative, and NAIT therefore will not be
able to provide assistance remotely in the event of a medical or other emergency.
Student Support
Your instructor should always be your first point of contact for items concerning course content, navigating
Brightspace, timelines, assessment instructions, expectations, and grading.
Learning Services offers a variety of supports to help you develop your learning skills and achieve your full potential.
Learn more about the services and what they have to offer for everyone at NAIT. Please see https://nait.servicenow.com/ltc_ls for more information.
Library Services: The NAIT Library is a hub of learning, exploring, and creating. They support the NAIT community
through access to resources, collaborative and exploratory spaces, cutting edge technology, and programming that
supports academic excellence and lifelong learning. See https://library.nait.ca/ls for more information.
Library Services: The NAIT Library is a hub of learning, exploring, and creating. They support the NAIT community
through access to resources, collaborative and exploratory spaces, cutting edge technology, and programming that
supports academic excellence and life-long learning. See the NAIT Library block in your Brightspace Course/Site(s).
Information Technology Services (ITS): Connect with the ITS Help Desk for technical support related to device issues
and for support during an online assessment/examination. https://www.nait.ca/itspublic > get help | 780.471.8624
The JR Shaw Business Information Centre (BIC) is our centralized unit providing students with support for all JR Shaw
School of Business programs. Our Program Specialists (student advisors) can assist in providing general information
and program specific administrative and advising supports.
Phone: 780.471.8998 |E-mail: businfo@nait.ca | Location: CAT 301| https://bic.nait.ca/support_centre
(Dr. Asif Nashiry, 27 December 2024 2024)
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