TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BUS 5505
Fundamentals of Information Systems and Quantitative Methods
Prerequisites
Admission into the MBA, MSHRM, or MSM degree programs.
Description
A survey of key concepts in statistics and information systems that provides a foundation for
further study in graduate quantitative methods and management information systems. (Students
must earn a grade of “B” or better in the course.)
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1. Identify the categories, components and functions of computers and information systems.
2. Describe the information systems building blocks, including input, output, storage, data
sources management, and telecommunications.
3. Describe the design, development, testing, and operation processes of information systems.
4. Identify sources of threats to information security, security measures that can be taken, and
network security defenses that can be utilized.
5. Describe legal, moral, and ethical issues in IT to include privacy and the impact of business
systems on society.
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
1. Compute and interpret summary measures of business data, and construct tabular and
graphical summaries of business data.
2. Compute probabilities, and apply probability theory to business problems.
3. Analyze sample data and apply basic estimation and statistical hypothesis testing to draw
inferences about a sample population relevant to business.
4. Explain the value and limitations of statistical analysis.
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.
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Master Syllabus: MBA 5505
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Purpose
To provide a survey of information systems and quantitative-methods concepts for the MBA,
MSHRM, and MSM programs. Required for MBA, MSHRM, or MSM students who have not
earned a business, accounting, or business-related degree from a school holding ACBSP or
AACSB specialized accreditation for their business program (within eight years of the student
enrolling in the MBA, MSHRM, or MSM program).
Approved Texts
Customized textbook, as available; otherwise, choose a text in each topical area, as follows:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2009 or current). Essentials of Management Information
Systems, (8th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Rainer, R, Turban, E., (2008 or current), Introduction to Information Systems. Supporting and
Transforming Business, (2nd ed). Wiley,
QUANTITATIVE METHODS:
Levine, D. M., Krehbiel, T. C., & Berenson, M. L. (2006 or current). Business statistics: First
Course (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Anderson, D.R., Sweeney, D.J., & Williams,T.A. (2009 or current), Essentials of Statistics for
Business and Economics, (5th ed.) Thomson-Southwestern.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
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Added and updated books, purpose, objectives, prerequisite, and description statements.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2008): Section 3.9.2.8 (Latest Handbook) [extract]—24 essential elements of the syllabus (modified to match
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Office location
criterion weights,
Office telephone
make-up policy,
Course description,
mid-term grade
objectives
reports
l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
(computer works,
writing center)
q. Daily assignments,
holidays, add/drop
& open dates, dead
day, final exam
r. ADA Statement
w. Academic
s. Cell phone and
misconduct,
electronic device
plagiarism policy
statement
x. Specialization
t. Additional services
requirements
u. Absence policy
(certification,
v. Incomplete-work
licensure, teacher
policy
competencies)