Information Systems in Organizations

WEEK	DATES	TOPIC	DUE
1	3/12	Learning Outcomes Class Introduction Define IT, IS, MIS Describe role of systems in business career Topics and Required Reading 1.1. Introduction to MIS What is MIS? (read page contents and watch embedded videos) Difference between IS, CS, and IT Information Systems vs. Information Technology AIS Information Systems Job Index Wikipedia Business Analyst Wikipedia, Systems Analyst Robots will not lead to fewer jobs but the hollowing out of the middle class Required Viewing What is MIS? The Modern Organization System Why MIS: MIS Careers Learning Outcomes Prepare a swim lane diagram for a multi-step process Topics and Required Reading 2.1. Analyzing organizations as systems and processes Wikipedia, Systems Analysis Wikipedia, Systems Architecture Systems Architecture Fundamentals – Conceptual, Logical, Physical Designs 2.1.1. Modeling Processes with Swimlane Diagrams A Guide to Process Mapping An Introduction to Swimlane Diagrams Required Viewing Systems Analysis and Systems Architecture Process Mapping with Swimlane Diagrams
2	3/19	Learning Outcomes Prepare a simple entity relationship diagram Topics and Required Reading 2.1.2. Modeling Data with Entity Relationship Diagrams Ultimate Guide to ER Diagrams Entity Relationship Diagram Examples Required Viewing Data Modeling with ERDs Learning Outcomes Interpret a conceptual architecture diagram Interpret decision trees Topics and Required Reading 2.1.3. Modeling Business Rules with Decision trees Wikipedia, Business Rule Business Analyst Training on How to Use Decision Trees 2.1.4. Visualizing architecture: conceptual diagramming Investigative Architecture: The Conceptual Diagram Required Viewing Conceptual Architecture Diagrams Business Rules and Decision Trees Midterm Preparation	Learn IT #1 Due 3/21, 11:59PM
3	3/26	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. Enterprise Systems (ERP) What Is ERP? Wikipedia, ERP Putting the Enterprise into the Enterprise System 9 Tips for Selecting and Implementing an ERP System 15 Famous ERP Disasters, Dustups, and Disappointments Required Viewing What is ERP? ERP Challenges and Benefits Learning Outcomes Illustrate how IT aids organizational decision making Identify, compare and contrast multiple knowledge management systems Topics and Required Reading 3.1.2. Decision Support The Decision-Making Process How NBA Player Analytics Opened Up A Whole New Business For SAP The Real Reason Organizations Resist Analytics 3.1.3. Knowledge Management What is KM? Knowledge Management Explained Required Viewing Data Analytics OLTP vs. OLAP Hypercubes, Data Warehouses and Data Marts Big Data Knowledge Management	Exam 1 Open: 3/28 6AM Close: 3/30 6PM
4	4/2	Learning Outcomes Understand the consideration of the “buy vs. build” decision. Be able to explain the steps in the SDLC Be able to provide examples of digital innovation and the disruptive power of the Internet Topics and Required Reading 3.2. Systems management 3.2.1. Business analysis, requirements, and systems acquisition 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 3.3. Digital Business Innovation What We Know, Now, About the Internet’s Disruptive Power The 5 Tech Trends that will Dominate CES and 2017 Hidden in the long tail Leagues see real benefits in daily fantasy sports Required Viewing SDLC Compliance Issues Disruptive Innovation The Long Tail Midterm Preparation	Max Lab 1a/1b Due 4/4 11:59PM
5	4/9	Learning Outcomes Be able to explain the basic capabilities and benefits of supply chain management systems Topics and Required Reading 4.1. Supply Chain Management Systems Wikipedia, Supply chain management Supply Chain Futurists Predict the Impact of Digital Transformation Integrated Planning – Optimization for the entire internal supply chain Just-in-Time Manufacturing Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI): What is it and When Does It Make Sense to Use It What is RFID? Required Viewing What is SCM? Just In Time Vendor Managed Inventory RFID Learning Outcomes Be able to explain the basic capabilties and benefits of customer relationship management systems Topics and Required Reading 4.2 Customer Relationship Management Systems Why does my business need a CRM system? Choosing a CRM Software: A Buyer’s Guide 6 Examples Of How To Use CRM dashboards CRM & ERP – What’s the difference? Key differences between CRM & ERP: Required Viewing What is CRM? Benefits of CRM ERP vs. CRM	Max Labs 2a/2b Due 4/11 11:59PM Exam 2 Open: 4/11 6AM Close: 4/13 6PM
6	4/16	Learning Outcomes Be able to explain what a platform is and the provide examples of business models that leverage platforms. Be able to explain cloud computing and the benefits it can offer an organization Topics and Required Reading 5.1 Platforms What is a Platform? Business Model Analysis, Part 2: Platforms and Network Effects What Makes Uber Different from Android? How to Make Sense of Platform Businesses Airbnb and the unstoppable rise of the share economy 5.2 Cloud Computing Cloud Computing 101 How to Choose Your Cloud Service Provider Cloud failures will happen. Are you ready? How Cloud Computing Helped Food-Sharing Digital Business Olio Thrive Required Viewing What is a platform? What Are Network Effects Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Models	Max Labs 3a/3b Due 4/18 11:59PM
7	4/23	Learning Outcomes Be able to explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is. Provide examples of how AI can create value for organizations. Topics and Required Reading 6.1. Artificial Intelligence The AI Revolution: The Road to Superintelligence Benefits and risks of artificial intelligence Bill Gates Says You Should Worry About Artificial Intelligence What is AGI? Artificial Intelligence May Help Stop Mass Shootings Before They Start What is Watson? Required Viewing Three Type of AI: ANI, AGI and ASI AIG Tests IBM Watson Exam #3 Preparation	Learn IT #2 Due 4/25 11:59PM Exam 3 Open: 4/25 6AM Close: 4/27 6PM

MIS 2101.702 ■ SPRING 2019 ■ Brian Downey

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