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| Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems |
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| College of Business
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Information Tech & Decision Sc
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| Course Catalog Description and Prerequisites |
| 5090. Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems. 1.5 hours. Examines the interaction between information systems and the organizational context. Specific topics to be covered include the strategic role of information systems (IS), interorganizational systems, the Internet and WWW, electronic commerce, reengineering, the human impacts of IS, the management of change, IS development and implementation, and emerging types of information technology. Course work includes lectures, readings, case analyses and discussion, electronic meeting technology, hands-on computer assignments and a team field project. |
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Location
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| No Face-to-Face Meetings, COURSE ONLY MEETS 1ST HALF OF SEMESTER |
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| Course Objectives |
| 1. Interpret and explain the importance of management information systems to the enterprise.
2. Explain and illustrate the theory of management information systems
3. Formulate examples of the use management information systems as an economic unit of business.
5. Identify, discuss and analyze why management of information is essential for an enterprise to achieve a position of competitive advantage.
6. Identify and describe how information technology is used to support the goals of management in the modern enterprise.
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| Course Expectations |
| This is an intensive eight week short course with a number of weekly activities which must be accomplished. These activities include assignments and online discussions which are completed according to a fixed schedule. Learners are required to activity participate in this course four out of seven days a week and to complete all work on schedule.
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| Tests/Quizzes |
| One midterm exam and one final exam |
| Major Assignments |
| Weekly assignments will require the analysis and synthesis of problem related to the use of business information systems. Assigned topics for course room discussions will be posted each week. |
| Software/Hardware
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Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Real Player, Word / CD ROM, Printer, Sound Card
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| Student/Instructor
Communication Methods |
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Email, Online Discussion Groups, Phone
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| Textbooks |
| Laudon, K. C. and Laudon, J. P., Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall, 10th, 2007. For additional information regarding this text go to: http://vig.prenhall.com/ |
| Other Requirements |
| Upon enrollment students should email the instructor for details on how to access this course. Use the following email address: tom.richards@unt.edu
This course meets 1ST HALF OF SEMESTER ONLY |
| Are there any
enrollment restrictions based on where I live? |
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Only students who live IN TEXAS may enroll in this section.
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