Information Systems in
Organizations
Introduction
Leonard Nelson
Instructor Introduction
• About Me
Managing Expectations
• Complete Course Redesign last Fall
• Nobody teaches an intro class like this in Fox
or in any other colleges!
• We will still face some challenges, plan on it!
• You will find the class engaging and fun!!
• You will acquire knowledge and skills that you
will use in future classes and your career!!!
Course Description
• Core concepts of MIS
• Identify/analyze organizational systems &
processes
– conceptual diagramming, process decomposition, &
data modeling
• Enterprise Systems : ERP, SCM, CRM
• Platforms & Cloud Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Graded Components
In-Class Activities & Worksheets (approximately 24)
10%
* must be present in class to earn credit – no exceptions!
Learn IT! Assignments
#1 – Digital Identity: Establish ePortfolio
#2 - System Analysis: Creating Swim Lane Diagram
#3 - SAP: System Walkthrough
#4 - Hour of Code
#5 - Digital Identity: Networking and Analytics
** no late assignments accepted – no exceptions!
15%
Midterm Exam #1
25%
Midterm Exam #2
25%
Final Exam
25%
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No Required Textbooks!
Vs.
An interesting collection of current, engaging
readings that are freely available over the Internet
No Required Textbook!
What you will love!
• How much does the typical
textbook cost?
• No publisher that constantly
changes editions so you
can’t sell your old textbook
• How old is the majority of
the material in a traditional
textbook?
What you will hate!
• Lots of different articles
from:
– Different authors
– Different audiences
– Different formats
• No author, editors &
reviewers making the
connections for you
Life as a business professional does not have a textbook that you can turn to for the
answers. This is how you will learn what you need to be successful in the real world
Build Your Own Study Guide
• Don’t ask for a study guide…make your own as
we work through the material
• Document provided to help you do this
Build Your Own Study Guide
For Each Assigned Reading
• Link to the article
• Your notes (in outline form)
• 3 key points (1-2 sentences each)
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3.
• 3 important details (1-2 sentences each)
1.
2.
3.
Build Your Own Study Guide
For Each Unit
• 3 connections you can make between the
readings (1-2 sentences each)
1.
2.
3.
Build Your Own Study Guide
• During Lectures
– Students called upon at random to share info from
their study guide
• In-Class Activities – Exam Prep
– Students will share info from their study guides in
small teams
• Preparing for Exams
– You have most of what you need to ace the exams!
Wikipedia (and other questionable
sources)
Is there any value to sources like Wikipedia in an
academic environment?
What are the risks?
How timely and relevant can Wikipedia articles be?
What is the value of crowdsourcing information?
What is the role information technology plays in
crowdsourcing of information?
Can the benefits outweigh the risks if you
understand them?
Course Topics Overview
• Unit 1: Introduction (weeks 1-2)
• Unit 2: Systems Analysis (weeks 3-4)
– Midterm #1 (week 5)
• Unit 3: Organizational Systems part 1 (weeks 5-8)
– Midterm #2 (week 10)
• Unit 4: Organization Systems part 2 (weeks 11-15)
– Final Exam (week 17)
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No overpriced, outdated textbooks
Superficial knowledge vs. deeper understanding
What is going to be so
special about this class?
Less is more!
It’s just another intro class?
Flipped Classroom
Use these techniques to look like a rock-star in your other classes
Less lecture, more activities
Active learning
Course Site
http://community.mis.temple.edu/mis2101sec003sp16/
Course Support
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No Blackboard
Diamond Peers
Office Hours
Email
Syllabus Review
Course Material
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Schedule
In-Class Activities
Assignments
Study Guide
Exams
Gradebook
Engaging
Working in small teams
Must be present to receive credit
What exactly do you mean
by in-class activities?
Must hand in completed worksheet to receive credit
Develop deeper understanding of material
In-Class Activity…
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS
On to Unit 1!
Information Systems in
Organizations
1.1 The Modern Organization is a
system and set of processes
The Organization
• Structure and Departments
– Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Human
Resources, IT
• Ordering a Computer
– Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order (PO), Goods
Receipt
Build Your Own Study Guide
What is MIS? (read page contents
and watch embedded videos)
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
What is the current demand for MIS workers?
What is an MIS System?
What do MIS people do?
What are the salary ranges for MIS professionals?
What is MIS?
How is MIS different from Computer Science?
What are the prospects for women in MIS?
Who works in MIS?
What type of programming do you do in MIS?
Some Definitions
• IT: all computer based information systems
used by organizations and their underlying
technologies
• IS: the interrelated components that collect,
manipulate & disseminate data and info &
provide feedback to meet an objective
What is MIS?
Using information technology (IT) to
solve business problems
The importance of MIS
Information technology
drives all businesses
Example: Customer Account
People who understand how information technology
can improve business have a competitive edge
The Role of MIS
Accounting Finance
Sales
Human
Resources
MIS is the “glue” that ties businesses
together…
…and uses the technology that makes
business work.
Production
What does an MIS professional do?
Identify the technology needed
to automate routine tasks
Create systems that
transform how a
business operates
Manage the systems for an
organization
Build Your Own Study Guide
Difference between IS, CS, and IT
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
Build Your Own Study Guide
Information Systems vs. Information
Technology
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
Isn’t it just computer science?
Computer science is product-driven
MIS is solution-driven
Example: Create systems to deliver products to customers
Build Your Own Study Guide
Strategic Uses of IT in Business
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
MIS Career Paths
CIO
Security Analyst
Technical support
Programmer Analyst
Application programmer
Project Manager
CTO
Systems Architect
Consultant
Data Administrator
Business Analyst
Software Designer
Data Analyst
Fox MIS Students 100% Placement
IS Positions Rank Among the
Best Jobs in America
Rank
Career
Job Growth (10-year forecast)
Median Pay
1
Software developer
32%
$82,400
2
Physical therapist
30%
$75,900
3
Financial adviser
30%
$93,900
4
Civil engineer
24%
$74,700
5
Marketing specialist
28%
$52,200
6
Management consultant
24%
$111,000
7
IT consultant
20%
$96,500
8
Database administrator
20%
$86,600
9
Financial analyst
20%
$62,600
Environmental engineer
31%
$81,200
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Build Your Own Study Guide
10 Differences Between Working for a
Startup vs. Corporation
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
Build Your Own Study Guide
11 Things to Consider Before Going to
Work for a Startup
• What are 3 key points from this reading?
• What are 3 important details from this reading?
Students will be called upon at random
Corporate culture?
Founders?
Hiring process?
Risks/rewards of joining an early startup?
Compensation?
Who wants to work for a startup?
Potential for the product or service?
Any red flags?
Long hours?
Who’s footing the bills?
Why do you want to work for a startup?
Reminder
LEARN IT! ASSIGNMENT #1
Learn IT! #1
Digital Identity Management
• Due week 3
• Create your e-Portfolio and connect it to
Google Analytics
In-Class Activity…
CONTRAST SYSTEMS AT START-UPS VS.
MULTI-NATIONAL FIRMS