Globalization of business, the emergency and the strategic use of information technology, and the growth of the global communications (such as Internet) have recast the role of information systems in business and management. Now, successful and strategic use of information systems within a business enterprise is often regarded as a matter of "life and death" to that enterprise.

This course provides an understanding and appreciation for the use of information technology to successfully manage an enterprise. The major objective of the course is learning competitive role of information systems, which contributes to the overall success of the business through an effective integration of business strategies, information technology and people.

While most of the other management information systems (MIS) courses substantially focus on the technology side, this course is provided not for understanding of technology per se, but for how to use information systems/information technology for strategic advantage for a firm. The course largely focuses on strategic perspective of MIS.

Basic concepts in
- Computer and information technology
- Strategic management
(No formal pre-requisite coursework is required)

Grades will be based on a weighted average of the following activities:
1. Attendance (10%), -1 point for each absence
2. Mid-term exam (25%) and final exam (25%)
3. Q&A about chapter (25%) and case study (15%)
You will be expected to use common sense when solving problems in this course. Students will be penalized for nonsensical answers.

Major references
-James A. O'Brien & George Marakas, Introduction to Information Systems, 16th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2013

Week DATE TOPIC(S)
1 2/20 Introduction
2/22 Information Systems in Global Business Today
2 2/27 Information Systems in Global Business Today
3/1 No Class
3 3/6 Global E-business and Collaboration
3/8 Global E-business and Collaboration
4 3/13 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
3/15 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
5 3/20 Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
3/22 Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
6 3/27 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
3/29 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
7 4/3 Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
4/5 Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
8 4/10 Midterm
4/12 Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology
9 4/17 Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology
4/19 Securing Information Systems
10 4/24 Securing Information Systems
4/26 Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
11 5/1 Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
5/3 E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
12 5/8 E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
5/10 Managing Knowledge
13 5/15 Managing Knowledge
5/17 Enhancing Decision Making
14 5/22 Enhancing Decision Making
5/24 Building Information Systems
15 5/29 Building Information Systems
5/31 Managing Projects
16 6/5 Managing Global Systems
6/7 Final Exam