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Unit |
Learning Outcomes, Topics & Required Reading |
Due |
1 08/27 |
Intro (1.1) |
Learning Outcomes Class Introduction Define IT, IS, MIS Contrast IT needs of start-ups vs. global firms Describe role of systems in business career
Topics and Required Reading 1.1. The modern organization is a system and set of processes
1.1.1. What is IT, IS, and MIS? What is MIS? (read page contents and watch embedded videos) Difference Between Information Systems and Information Technology Information System: Strategic Use of IT
1.1.2. Evolution of organizational systems from start-up to global enterprise Startup versus corporate: Which environment is right for you? 11 Things to Consider Before Going to Work for a Startup
Activities:
Unit 1 Activity 01 – Class Introduction
Unit 1 Activity 02 – IT at Startups and Global Firms
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2 9/3 |
Intro (1.2 and 1.3) |
Learning Outcomes Evaluate organizational systems from ethical perspective Name components of systems architecture
Topics and Required Reading 1.2 What’s in it for you?
1.2.1. Systems and your career in business Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Computer and Information Systems Managers. Wikipedia, Business Analyst Wikipedia, Systems Analyst
1.2.2. Your digital identity Online Identity Overview, by the Internet Society Manage Your Digital Identity
1.3. Ethics of analysis and use of systems, data, and information Ethical Systems in Electronic Information Systems 12 ethical dilemmas gnawing at developers today
Activities:
Unit 1 Activity 03 – Role of Systems in Business Career
Unit 1 Activity 04 – Stakeholder Analysis
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3 9/10 |
Systems analysis (2.1) |
Learning Outcomes Prepare a swim lane diagram for a multi-step process Prepare a simple entity relationship diagram
Topics and Required Reading 2.1. Analyzing organizations as systems and processes Wikipedia, Systems Analysis. What is Systems Architecture?
2.1.1. Process decomposition: swim lane diagrams Need to Document How Work Happens? Map The Process An Introduction to Swimlane Diagrams
2.1.2. Data modeling: entity relationship diagrams Nishadha. Ultimate Guide to ER Diagrams An Entity Relationship Diagram Example
Activities:
Unit 2 Activity 01 – Swim Lane Diagrams
Use this diagram for Part 1: Unit 2 Activity 01 – Swim Lane Diagrams – Display for Class
Unit 2 Activity 02 – Entity Relationship Diagrams
Use this diagram for Part 1: Unit 2 Activity 02 – Entity Relationship Diagrams – Display for Class
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Learn IT! #1 Due 9/10 |
4 9/17 |
Systems analysis (2.2) |
Learning Outcomes Interpret a conceptual architecture diagram Recognize and categorize examples of legacy, contemporary, and future IS
Topics and Required Reading 2.2. Systems architecture: devices, network, data, apps
2.2.1. Visualizing architecture: conceptual diagramming Conceptual Architecture Investigative Architecture: The Conceptual Diagram
2.2.2. Examples of legacy, contemporary, and future information systems Healthcare Information Systems: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future Investigating The Life Cycle Of Legacy Systems Migration
Unit 2 Activity 03 – Conceptual Architecture Diagram (1)
Unit 2 Activity 03 – Conceptual Architecture Diagram – Display for Class
Unit 2 Activity 04 – Symbols
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5 & 6 9/24 & 10/1 |
Organizational Systems (3.) |
-Midterm Exam #1 – Assess week 1-4 learning objectives –
9/20-9/21 via Blackboard –
Learning Outcomes Match business functions with organizational IS Discuss major functions of an ERP
Topics and Required Reading 3.1. Types of systems in organizations
3.1.1. Running the business: enterprise systems (ERP) What Is ERP? Wikipedia: ERP Oracle lands $100M ERP project covering 34 colleges 9 Tips for Selecting and Implementing an ERP System
Activities for 9/24 class:
Unit 3 Activity 01 – Enterprise Systems
Unit 3 Activity 02 – P2P Exercise
Unit 3 Activity – P2P Exercise – Swim Lane Diagram to Display
DATA ANALYTICS CHALLENGE OPENS 10/1 (THIS IS THE START OF LEARN IT ASSIGNMENT #4)
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Learn IT! #2 Due 10/1 |
7 10/8 |
Organizational Systems (3.1) |
Learning Outcomes Illustrate how IT aids organizational decision making Identify, compare and contrast multiple knowledge management systems
Topics and Required Reading 3.1.2. Managing the business: decision-making (analytics, BI, dashboards) The Decision-Making Process, Cliff Notes How NBA Player Analytics Opened Up A Whole New Business For SAP The Real Reason Organizations Resist Analytics
3.1.3. Growing the business: knowledge management, R&D, and social business Wikipedia: Knowledge Management Introduction to communities of practice Everything You Need to Know About Open Innovation
Unit 3 Activity 05 – Decision Making
Unit 3 Activity 06 – Decision Making with Neural Networks
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8 10/15 |
Organizational Systems (3.2) |
Topics and Required Reading 3.2. Systems management
3.2.1. Business analysis, requirements, and systems acquisition Guideline: Requirements Gathering Techniques Build vs. Buy: How to Know When You Should Build Custom Software Over Canned Solutions
3.2.2. Developing systems: programming, testing, and deployment Wikipedia: Systems Development Lifecycle 6 Software Development Lessons From Healthcare.gov’s Failed Launch
3.2.3. Systems integration: standards, interoperability, and external collaboration Wikipedia: Systems Integration The Importance of Information Technology Standards
3.2.4. Managing risk: security, hackers, and privacy 10 IT security risks that small businesses can’t afford to ignore Cybercrime. Cybercrime Part one Cybercrime Part two Cybercrime Part three Cybercrime Part four
Unit 3 Activity 07 – Knowledge Management
Unit 3 Activity 08 – Requirements Gathering
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9 10/22 |
Organizational Systems (3.3) |
Learning Outcomes Differentiate between hard and soft costs and benefits to dissect IT balance sheet impacts Judge how building information systems differs from building physical goods
Topics and Required Reading 3.3. Digital business innovation What We Know, Now, About the Internet’s Disruptive Power McDonald’s and the Challenges of a Modern Supply Chain Where the Digital Economy Is Moving the Fastest
3.3.1. Generating IT value Justifying IT projects Calculating the Value of an IT Investment Measuring the value of open hardware design
3.3.2. Competitive advantage of digital business models IT Execs Share Experiences With Google for Work There’s an app for that 8 Ways to Create a Successful Multichannel Customer Experience
Activities:
Unit 3 Activity 09 – Hacker Ransom
Unit 3 Activity 10 – Benefits of IT
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Learn IT! #3 Due 10/22 |
10 10/29 |
Consumer Systems (4.) |
Midterm Exam #2 – Cumulative: apply techniques from weeks 3-4 in assessing week 5-8 learning objectives Oct 25/26 via WebEx
Learning Outcomes Prepare conceptual architecture diagram for gaming and entertainment systems
Topics and Required Reading 4.1. Types of consumer systems4.1.1. Gaming and entertainment (e.g., Xbox, fantasy leagues, Roku) Five Mind-Blowing New Gaming Technologies Coming Soon Streaming Media Players: An Overview Leagues see real benefits in daily fantasy sports
4.1.2. Mobile (Smartphones) Google Just Fixed One of Wi-Fi’s Biggest Annoyances Google: IoT Can Help The Disabled iPhone Will Sport ‘Force Touch’ Tech Later This Year Apple is cracking down on antivirus apps
Activity: Unit 4 Activity 01 – Internet Architecture
DATA ANALYTICS CHALLENGE FINAL SUBMISSIONS DUE 10/30 (THIS IS THE DEADLINE OF LEARN IT ASSIGNMENT #4)
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Learn IT! #4 Due 10/30 |
11 11/5 |
Consumer Systems (4.1) |
Learning Outcomes Evaluate consumer IT usability based on multiple stakeholder perspectives Analyze architecture of a device-based fitness tracker
Topics and Required Reading 4.1.3. Devices and wearables (e.g., Fitbit, Apple Watch) President Obama was spotted wearing a Fitbit Surge Apple’s Mojo: Can It Get People to Wear Smart Watches? Apple Watch Will Impact 5 Big Trends Here’s What Shopping With Apple Watch Will Look Like Oral-B Toothbrush App Shows Weather and News While You Clean
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12 11/12 |
Consumer Systems (4.2) |
Learning Outcomes Calculate and compare relative value of two social networks Chart a long tail distribution Identify network effects of popular consumer systems Identify positive and negative platform network effects
Topics and Required Reading 4.2. The power of consumer systems How consumer technology is remaking the workplace How music labels are trying to kill off Spotify’s unlimited free streaming Yelp’s Review Filter Explained Think Yelp is Unbiased? Think Again! Hidden in the long tail
4.2.1. Social networks: the multiplicative value of networks Facebook Benefits & Risks How You Can Benefit From LinkedIn Becoming a Professional Publishing Platform Is Social Media Actually Helping Your Company’s Bottom Line? Marketing Hourglass – Beyond The Funnel The Two Types of Social Media Engagement
4.2.2. Platforms: the generative power of two-sided network effects What is a Platform? Strategies for Two-Sided Markets How to Launch Your Digital Platform Lyft says its drivers can make $35 an hour. I spent a week driving to see if that’s true
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13 11/19 |
Consumer Systems (4.3) |
Learning Outcomes Name three tools to build a digital identity Discriminate between phishing and legitimate emails Illustrate how to secure your personal information online State reasons to actively manage your digital identity
Topics and Required Reading 4.3. New innovations: future trends in consumer systems Darwin’s Lessons for Consumer Technology 2015 edition of CEA’s 5 Technology Trends to Watch
4.3.1. Impact on individuals: Digital identity management LinkedIn Phishing Emails – How to distinguish between a Phish and a Legitimate Email Phishing scam targets Apple users ‘This is my Instagram:’ Self-editing, fear keep kids glued to social media Is Shame Necessary? How About Public Shaming? Consumer Identity Management systems step up where traditional ID systems fall down
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Learn IT! #5 Due: 11/19 |
14 12/3 |
Consumer Systems (4.3) |
Topics and Required Reading 4.3.2. Impact on organizations (innovation) and society (revolution) Vernor Vinge on the Singularity Paul Allen: The Singularity Isn’t Near Is The Twitter Revolution Dead? Hashtag election: Will it be Twitter wot won it?
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