Summer 2009 Semester
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E-mail: 1- tehrani@campbell.edu
Homepage: http://www.campbell.edu/faculty/tehrani/index.html
Office Location: NA
Text: Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 10 th
ed.,
Prentice Hall, by C. Laudon, P. Laudon, 2007, ISBN:0-13-238235-0.
Supplemental Journal of MIS Quarterly, Communication of the ACM, Sloan Management
Review, and Journal of Management Information System
Distance Learning Platform: The course is offered online through the Campbell Blackboard
(BB) platform. The technical requirements to access this course include:
A computer with an Internet connection
A web browser.
An e-mail account
URL for online lecture materials and practice exams: https://www.blackboard.campbell.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
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Course Attendance: You must register into Campbell BB (MBA-780-SUM-I-MC) or (MBA-
780-SUM-I-RTP) and take weekly quizzes, assignments, and so on.
Course objective: The course is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of
Computer Based Information Systems (CBIS) and their evolution. The various types of CBIS such as TPS, MIS, DSS, ES, and EIS will be briefly discussed. Case studies are intended to reinforce the application of CIBS in everyday management decision-making challenges.
Learner Outcomes:
Learning outcomes

Evaluate organizational needs and work with diverse people/teams to establish, revise, integrate, and articulate the strategic direction for an organization.
Measures
Cases and written assignments.
Multiple choice exam questions.

Demonstrate an understanding of the functional areas of an organization and integrate organizational resources to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Cases and written assignments

Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theories and demonstrate behaviors of a successful leader.
Multiple choice test questions. Group discussion.

Apply technology to enhance and accelerate management decisions and outcomes, thereby creating and adding value.
Cases and written assignments.
Multiple choice exam questions.
Course Login: Assuming you have made this site
( https://www.blackboard.campbell.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
) one of your favorites, clicks on your Favorites button and then, enter your Username and Password, and then click on Login again. To access the course, pleas, click on (MBA-780-SUM-I-MC) or (MBA-780-SUM-I-
RTP) .
Course Requirements: Assignments are due every Sunday, no later than 8:00 pm . Once the deadline is missed you MAY NOT MAKE UP THE ASSIGNMENTS . All online work is to be
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submitted to BB prior to the deadline. Case assignments must be e-mailed to me prior to the deadline.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Part I: Organizations, Management and the Networked Enterprise
Chapter 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today
Chapter 2: Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems
Chapter 3: Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
Part I Project: Analyzing Business Processes for an Enterprise System
Part II: Information Technology Infrastructure
Chapter 5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
Chapter 6: Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
Chapter 7: Telecommunications, the Internet and Wireless Technology
Chapter 8: Securing Information Systems
Part II Project: Creating a New Internet Business
Part III: Key System Applications for the Digital Age
Chapter 9: Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
Chapter 10: E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
Chapter 11: Managing Knowledge
Chapter 12: Enhancing Decision Making
Part III Project: Designing an Enterprise Information Portal
Part IV: Building and Managing Systems
Chapter 13: Building Information Systems
Chapter 14: Project Management: Establishing the Business Value of Systems and Managing
Change
Chapter 15: Managing Global Systems
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LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Date Case, Quiz, Discussion Due Date
Apr 27thth  Read Chapters


1,2
Do quiz-1,
(individually,
BB )
Case-1, p.35 as group.
May 3 rd,
8:00Pm
May4th
May 11th
May 18th
May 25th
Jun 1th
 Read Chapters
3,4
 Do quiz-2,
(individually)
 Case-2, p.121 as group
 Take part in discussion
May 10th
 Read Chapters
5,6
 Do quiz-3,
(individually)
 Case-3, p.162 as group
May 17th
 Read Chapters

7,8
Do quiz-4,

(individually)
Case-4, p.308 as group
May 24th
 Read Chapters

9,10
Do quiz-5,

(individually)
Case-5, p.348 as group
May 31st
 Read Chapters

11,12,13
Do quiz-6,
Jun 7th
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Jun 8th
Jun 15th

(individually)
Case-6, p.424 as group


Read Chapters ,
14, 15
Do quiz-7,
(individually)
Jun 14th
 Case-7, p.549 as group
 Final Exam- all chapters (1-15)
+ Discussion
Jun 15 th
8:00pm
End
Name
End
GRADING P0LICY:
Total Points
Quizzes
Cases
Final Exam
Discussion
100%
30%
30%
35%
5%
SAMPLE OF GRADING SYSTEM:
First
Summer-09-Sample
Instructor: Mehdi S.Tehrani (PhD)
30% 30% 5% 35%
QU QU QU QU TOTAL C C C TOTAL Disc FINAL FINAL
1 2 3 4 AV-QU 1 2 3 AV
30 25 27 23 26.25 30 30 30 30
EXAM GRAD
5 33.5 95
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Quizzes and exams material:
Questions in the quizzes are in MC/TF format and are from the course material (the book). You will be given a quiz after reading every two chapters. Check the lecture schedule in the course syllabus for dates.
You will be given a quiz comprised of about 30 questions. The majority of questions in the final exam will be from the quizzes that you will be taken.
Format of cases for submission:
• Cover page: Names of group members, Group Name, Case #,
• chapter #, Case title
• Introduction (Summary of case)
•
State Problems
• Questions
•
Answers to questions
• Conclusions
•
Max 4 pages, including cover page
-Not respecting the above format will cause losing points.
-Cases must be emailed to me before deadline. Zero grade for submission after deadline .
Defining group members:
After registration (on the first day of class), I shall define the group members and let you know.
Students whom register (i.e., in BB) late, then they have to do the cases individually.
Students with specific needs:
Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accommodations should contact the office of Student Support Services located in the University’s Hight House.
Housekeeping: Lundy-Fetterman School of Business is a "Smoke-Free" and "Pet-Free" building.
Neither food nor beverages are permitted in the classrooms. We are responsible for the security and use of the electronic equipments and furniture.
Standards and Expectations: Students, by virtue of their enrollment in this course, agree to abide by the rules and procedures that govern the university. For better understanding of
Campbell's academic regulations and policies, please review Campbell University Bulletin and get acquainted with the annual edition of the Student Handbook & the MBA Bulletin: 2008-2009. All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University.
CONGRATULATIONS DECEMBER GRADS & GOOD LUCK!
Have a great summer!
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