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Dr. Sadiq Abbas

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Course Administration

About the Course:

 Course Overview & Syllabus Synopsis

High-Level Overview of Information Systems:

 Definitions & Terminology

 IT versus IS

 IS Components

Why study Information Systems:

 Course Value Proposition

 A KSA (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Perspective

About the Course: Subject Matter Overview

ADM1370: Applications of Information Technology for Business

 From the Course Calendar:

 (^) Introduction to information technology tools to support operational, tactical and strategic level processes and decision making in an organization. Business applications and problem solving using spreadsheets, databases and collaborative tools. Introduction to specific IT tools used to support operations and decision making within the various functional areas of an organization, including marketing, sales and customer service, human resources, finance and accounting. Introduction to business intelligence and performance management concepts and tools.

 From the Course Outline:

 (^) This course will introduce contemporary applications of ICTs in the modern enterprise by deliberating a viewpoint on their utilization and administration. Particular attention will be paid to discussing various ICTs that enable efficient data and information management, and consequently facilitate better problem solving and decision making capabilities in the organization.

Syllabus Synopsis: Course Materials Custom Coursepack:

 Includes content from various textbooks, trade publications,

and user guides.

 Available from University Bookstore.

The e-text can be purchased online directly through the Wiley website, or through the

University Bookstore. Information and links to the e-text website will be posted on the

course website on Bright Space.

The course Pack Name: Applications of Information Technology for Business

Coordinator note (just Now)

I have just heard back from Wiley, and they have told me that the E-Text website will go live

tomorrow (Friday).

Supplementary Material may be posted online:

 Case Discussion Handouts, Video Tutorials etc.

Syllabus Synopsis: Teamwork & Course Assignments

Group of 2 students:

 Web 2.0 Wiki Assignment:

 (^) Consists of collaborative tasks requiring you to contribute to your colleagues’ wikis.

 MS Excel Assignment

 MS Access Assignment

 (^) These assignments will be graded on a group basis.  (^) Each assignment will be completed by a group of two students and the same grade will be assigned to both group members.  (^) It is your responsibility to coordinate your assignment tasks and ensure the completeness and quality of assignment submission.

Small Workgroup (2 Students):

Syllabus Synopsis: Midterm & Final Exams

Final Exam:

 To be scheduled by the University

 2 Hours Long

 Comprehensive across all course content from the beginning of the course

Other Course Details: Lab Tutorial Sessions

Attendance in Course Labs is NOT Mandatory but Highly Encouraged:

 Lab Sessions will take place in DMS 2130 / 2140:

 (^) Please consult the course outline and course website to make sure you go the right location.

 Some solutions to Assignment questions will be demonstrated in these labs.

 Support Videos & Tutorials will be posted for some labs (from public media

websites).

 When & where possible, additional screencast videos may also be posted online.

High-Level Overview of Information Systems

Preliminary Discussion:

 What is an Information System?

 How are Information Systems different from Information Technologies?

High-Level Overview of Information Systems

Avoid a common mistake:

 Do not try to buy an IS; you cannot do it.

You can buy IT:

 Buy or lease hardware, license programs and databases, even obtain predesigned

procedures. Ultimately, people execute those procedures to employ that new IT.

Any new system requires training tasks, overcoming employees’ resistance to

change, and managing employees as they utilize new system.

High-Level Overview of Information Systems

Information Systems aid the Decision-Making Process:

 Improve productivity

 Monitor organizational performance

 Planning and decision-making

 Enhance Competitive Advantage

WE ARE DROWNING IN DATA AND STARVING FOR INSIGHT