Syllabus
Tentative Schedule
The schedule below is tentative and is subject to updates and modifications as the course progresses, particularly if guest speakers are arranged. Updates to the schedule will be announced in class and posted to the class blog. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of the updated class schedule. Please get into the habit of checking the class blog before each class to make sure you get the most out of class time.
Week |
Day |
Topics |
Reading |
Deliverable |
1 & 2 |
1/29, 2/5 |
Course Introduction Managing in a Digital WorldThe World Is Flat video |
Valacich:Chapter 1 | |
3 |
2/12 |
Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems | Valacich: Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 Quiz |
4 |
2/19 |
Enabling Commerce Using the InternetGuest Speaker: R. Petty on Web2.0 | Valacich:Chapter 4 | Chapter 4 Quiz |
5 |
2/26 |
Enhancing Collaboration Using Web 2.0 | Valacich:Chapter 5 | Chapter 5 Quiz |
3/5 |
SPRING BREAK | |||
6 |
3/12 |
Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information SystemsERP Project Introduction | Valacich:Chapter 6 | Chapter 6 Quiz Project 1 – Business Applications |
7 |
3/19
|
Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems | Valacich:Chapter 7 | Chapter 7 Quiz |
8 |
3/26 |
Exam #1:
(Covers weeks 1-7) Supporting Processes with ERP Systems |
Kroenke: Chapter 1 AKA Chapter 6 |
Chapter 1 Quiz (Kroenke) |
9 |
4/2 |
Supporting the Procurement Process with SAPGuest Speaker: James KennedyThe Supply Chain Game | Kroenke: Chapter 2 AKA Chapter 7 |
Chapter 2 Quiz (Kroenke)Project 3 Phase 1 – e-Portfolio due |
10 |
4/9 |
Supporting the Sales Process with SAP | Kroenke: Chapter 3 AKA Chapter 9 |
Chapter 3 Quiz (Kroenke)
Project 3 Phase 2 – Google Analytics |
11 |
4/16 |
Improving Supply Chains and Strengthening Customer Relationships Using Enterprise Information Systems | Valacich:Chapter 8 | Chapter 8 Quiz |
12 |
4/23 |
Developing and Acquiring Information Systems | Valacich:Chapter 9 | Chapter 9 Quiz
Project 2 – ERP |
13 |
4/30 |
Securing Information SystemsCase discussion: No Place to Hide (video)Guest Speaker: D. SteinwayProject 3 Discussion | Valacich:Chapter 10 | Chapter 10 Quiz
Project 3 Phase 3 – Google Analytics Results |
14 |
5/14 |
EXAM #2 (Covers weeks 8-13) |
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