This document provides an overview and objectives for an orientation to a Management Information Systems course. It introduces the lecturers, class schedule, objectives of explaining the importance of IS in business and applying problem-solving methods to IS issues. It outlines expectations for attendance, deliverables like projects and exams, grading policy, and the role of the lecturer in providing resources and being available for questions.

1. Orientation LIS217 Management Information Systems Business Administration Year 2 Group A Tue: 9:00 – 10:15am (Rm 50) Thurs: 10:30 – 11:45am (Rm 50) Lectures: Neena Thota & Emil Marques Managerial Prospective – covered by myself Technical Prospective – Neena Email: [email_address] Office: Room 4 Telephone:87964-420 Office hours: Mon; Tue; Thurs; Fri 10:30 – 12:00 Or by appointment

5. Expectations from the class Attendance: if >5 minute late, no credit for class, must inform me before hand to be excused from class Deliverables: Midterm and Final (which will cover both the managerial and technical) Case study (individual) Project 1 – focus on the managerial and planning aspect of MIS (groups of 3)

7. Grading: Project 1 will be posted on the hub and grading scheme will be posted onto the hub.