SHAW UNIVERSITY

CIS 421-01 Management Information Systems (MIS)

 

Instructor:  _________________       Office Phone:  546-8383

Office:  ____________________       E-mail: _________________

Class Time: ________________       Class Room: __________________

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Text: Management Information Systems for the Information Age: 3rd. Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing by Haag & Cummings, ISBN: 0072458720

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior MIS or CS major

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to enhance the student’s views of computer use, through the eyes of the manager. After the exposure to the material covered, student will acquire the tools of trade to deal with complex and changing field of business computing.

Course Description: This course provides the student with management orientation needed to become successful managers. As Systems Analyst, network specialist, or database administrators, they will apply the skills and knowledge as they work with managers in developing managerial systems.

Topics:

Ø The computer as an organizational Information System

Ø System Methodologies

Ø The computer as a problem-solving tool

Ø The Computer-based Information System

Ø Organizational Information Systems

Tests: Tests will be given during the class period on the dates scheduled, and they will cover both the assigned reading and material covered in class. Make-up tests will not be given unless prior arrangements have been made.

Evaluation:

Class Attendance & Homework          

20%

Tests &Quizzes

40%

Final Examination          + Term Project

40%

Grading Scale: 90 and above = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F

Attendance policy: Shaw University attendance policy as described in the University current catalogue is incorporated by reference. The student assumes responsibilities for class attendance and tardiness. Consequences for non-attendance or tardiness are:

A) Loss of points on the assignments B) Withdrawal from class with falling grade C) Lowering of grade

REMARKS:

The professor reserves the right to alter any part of this syllabus without the consent of the students or school authorities.

Cell phones must be in silent mode during class period

Students are not permitted to surf the Internet or play with the mouse when lecture is in progress unless directed by the Professor. Violators will be seriously dealt with.