Stetson School of Business and Economics
The Stetson School of Business and Economics delivers career focused business education to develop entrepreneurial leaders and responsible global citizens.
Course Syllabus, Management Information Systems, Medical MBA, Summer, 2014
Instructor:
David Cozart, Ph.D.
Class Schedule:
Friday, May 23, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Friday, June 13, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 14, 1:30 - 5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting Using Cisco WebEx:
All virtual meeting are from 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Wed., June 4
Saturday, June 21, 8:30 AM – noon
Friday, June 27, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 28, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Friday, July 18, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 19, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
Office:
Computer Science Building, Room 201-E
Wed., June 11
Wed., June 18
Wed., June 25
Wed., July 9
Wed., July 16
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 PM and by appointment.
Contact:
Email: cozart_dl@mercer.edu
Office: 478-301-4087
Cell: 478-719-1195
Course Description
This course deals with information technology as it applies to medical facilities. Managers need a basic understanding of MIS in order to define system requirements, make necessary selection of systems and components, oversee implementation, and assess results. Components to be covered include: communications, infrastructure, software systems, and security. Students will become familiar with medical management information systems from a managerial perspective.

Course Objectives/Outcomes:
• Understand the role of information technology in a medical facility
 Understand the four major components of IT: communications, infrastructure, software systems, and security
 Understand the importance of protecting information
 Understand the importance of a Security policy
 Understand the importance of a Risk Analysis
 Understand HIPAA Standards

Understand what is involved in selecting and deploying an information system
Required Textbooks:
None
Readings will be assigned during the course.
Materials:
Please bring a laptop computer to every class. A laptop with a microphone is required for the on-line sessions.
Course Requirements:
The objectives of the course will be met through a combination of readings, lectures, homework, group projects, presentations, and tests.
Readings :
You will be expected to read assigned material before you come to class. The lectures are intended to supplement, reinforce and clarify - but not substitute - the assigned reading material.
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory.
Homework:
The homework assignments are designed to give you experience with various issues related to
Management Information systems. Unless noted otherwise, homework will be individual efforts. Some homework projects will be designated as a Group Project. In that case, you will work with other individuals in your group to complete the designated task. Some of the homework will require a presentation. Late homework will not be accepted.

Grades:
Homework ------------------------------- 75%
Policy Plan ------------ 15%
MIS Selection -------- 15%
Security Plan --------- 15%
Risk Analysis --------- 15%
Miscelaneous ------- 15%
Test --------------------------------------- 20%
Attendance ------------------------------ 5%
Grade Distribution: Students will be awarded a grade according to the following scale:
A 90+%
B+ 87-89%
B 80-86%
C+ 77-79%
C 70-76%
D 60-69%
F 59% - and below
Mercer University Honor Code and Council
Honor Code:
Mercer University expects each and every student to maintain the highest principles of academic honesty and integrity. Violations of academic honesty represent a breach of the
University’s expectations and will be regarded as a serious matter. Violations include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, lying, using unauthorized material, using material not approved by instructor and stealing.
Academic Integrity:
All tests and homework assignments, unless otherwise indicated, are to be individual work with no discussion or collaboration with others permitted. In-class assignments and cases may be either individual or group work as directed by the instructor. Students are expected to follow
Mercer University’s code of ethics. Any violation of the Honor Code will be turned over to the
Honor Council.
Documented Disability Statement:
Students requiring accommodations for a disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. The instructor will refer you to the Disability
Support Services Coordinator to document your disability, determine eligibility for accommodations under the ADAAA/Section 504 and to request a Faculty Accommodation

Form. Disability accommodations or status will not be indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or medical disabilities must provide their instructor with a Faculty Accommodation
Form to sign.
Students must return the signed form to the Disability Services Coordinator. A new form must be requested each semester. Students with a history of a disability, perceived as having a disability or with a current disability who do not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the Disability Services Coordinator and request a Faculty
Accommodation Form each semester.
For further information, please contact Carole Burrowbridge, Disability Services Coordinator, at 478.301.2778 or visit the Disability Support Services website at http://www.mercer.edu/studentaffairs/disabilityservices
Academic Integrity
All tests and homework assignments, unless otherwise indicated, are to be individual work with no discussion or collaboration with others permitted. In-class assignments and cases may be either individual or group work as directed by the instructor. Students are expected to follow
Mercer University’s code of ethics. Any violation of the Honor Code will be turned over to the
Honor Council.

Course Content and Outline :
The topics are subject to change during the course of the semester.
Schedule:
Date
Friday, May 23, 5:30-9:30 PM
Wed., June 4, 8:00-9:00 PM
Wed., June 11, 8:00-9:00 PM
Friday, June 13, 5:30-9:30 PM
Sat., June 14, 1:30-5:30 PM
Wed., June 18, 8:00-9:00 PM
Sat., June 21, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wed., June 25, 8:00-9:00 PM
Friday, June 27, 5:30-9:30 PM
Sat., June 28, 1:30-5:30 PM
Wed., July 2, 8:00-9:00 PM
Wed., July 9, 8:00-9:00 PM
Wed., July 16, 8:00-9:00 PM
Friday, July 18, 5:30-9:30 PM
Sat., July 19, 1:30-5:30 PM
Topic
GM Case Study
On-Line Meeting
On-Line Meeting
Medical MIS
Systems
Government
Standards
On-Line Meeting
Assignment
Hw#1:Critique a Medical MIS System
Hw#2:Apps for Smart Phone
Hw#3: Cloud Software
Hw#4: Group Project – Case Study: Free
Medical Clinic
Hw#4: Group Project-Selection of
Medical Software System for Clinic
Policies and
Procedures
Hwk#5: Group Project-Establish Policies for Clinic
On-Line Meeting
Security Hwk#6: Group Project-Establish a
Security Plan for Clinic
Security – Cont.
On-Line Meeting Hw#7: Group Project-Risk Analysis for
Clinic
On-Line Meeting Test
On-Line Meeting
Presentations
Case Studies
Group Presentations - Clinic