Department of Computer and Information SystemsC.docx

Department of Computer and Information Systems
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course and Instructor Information
Course Name:
ITS 831 – Information Technology Importance in Strategic
Planning
Section – 07
Spring 2020 – First Bi-Term Online
Professor:
Dr. Mike Peterson
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: By appointment
Nature of Course Content and Goals
Course Description
This course focuses on the information technology leader’s
collaborative roles working with an organization’s senior
leadership, including aligning business strategy with IT
strategy, acting as an equal contributor to the formation of
organizational strategy, and integrating ethical policies and
practices into an organization. Learners evaluate
multidisciplinary research and practices related to leadership,
organizational structures, and culture. Through the lens of
complexity/chaos and change theories, learners analyze
information technology’s role in contributing to organizational
resiliency.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives/Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
· be proactive with risk management practices.
· understand IT business management.
· Understand the basics of Blockchain technology

· understand the economics of cloud computing.
· understand the benefits of eco-efficient technology adoption
· understand how to balance customer and shareholder value.
understand how emerging technologies effect strategic planning.
Learner Outcomes/ Assessments
· Learn how to perform research identifying and analyzing
technological challenges
· Build critical thinking skills to develop and apply solutions
that achieve strategic and tactical IT-business alignment
· Develop professional skills and expertise to advance
knowledge in your chosen field or discipline within information
technology
· Conduct research with professional and ethical integrity
· Address complex technical questions and challenge
established knowledge and practices in the area
· Identify, comprehend, analyze, evaluate and synthesize
research
· Communicate effectively and employ constructive professional
and interpersonal skills
· Critically evaluate current research and best practices
· Demonstrate IT leadership skills at the team and enterprise
levels following tenets of professional, social, and ethical
responsibility
Recommend IT strategies that support enterprise mission and
objectives
Course Website
Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on
the University of the Cumberlands website:
http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/
Books and Resources
Required Text
Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. (2020). Managing and
Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 7th Edition.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-
1119560562Requirements and Policies
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism

At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of
truth and understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is
especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general,
academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of
information or people to gain an undeserved academic
advantage or evaluation. The common forms of academic
dishonesty include:
· Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the
preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials,
copying another person’s work with or without consent, or
assisting another in such activities.
· Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in
either written, spoken, or video presentations.
· Plagiarism—using the published writings, data,
interpretations, or ideas of another without proper
documentation
Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the
internet into assignments without properly citing the source of
the material.
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for
academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a particular
assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges
against the student with the appropriate disciplinary body.
Plagiarism Offense // Consequence
· First Offense // 0 on the assignment
· Second Offense // Removal from course = F for course grade
· Third Offense // Dismissal from University
Attendance Policy
When any student has exceeded 20% of the time prescribed for
any class, that student will be automatically dropped from that

particular class with the grade of “F.” This grade is placed on
the official transcript of the student and is treated as a failing
grade in calculating the grade point average. The definition of a
class absence is a student’s failure to attend class for any
reason. Instructors may count three times tardy or leaving early
to be equal to one class absence. There are no excused absences,
regardless of the reason for the class having been missed.
However, faculty will make reasonable provisions to allow
students to make up work if the absence is due to a university-
sponsored function or a medical or family emergency that is
documented in a timely manner.Allowance for students to make
up work for other reasons is at each instructor’s discretion. A
class absence does not excuse the student from being
responsible for course work missed; the student is responsible
for contacting the faculty member in order to make up class
assignments. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the
authorized agent to consider any exceptions to the above
regulations.
Residency Attendance: Each student must be in attendance for
the entire duration of the required residency weekend. Late
arrivals and/or early departures are not permitted. Punctuality
is important as each student is required to have the documented
in-seat time per USCIS regulations. If a student is not in
attendance for the full session, he/she will be counted absent for
the entire session, and receive an automatic “F” and will be
required to pay the $300.00 make-up fee and attend a residency
make-up session.
Participation Policy
Study after study has linked successful academic performance
with good class participation. Those who assume positions of
responsibility must “show up” in order to be effective.
Therefore, students are expected to actively participate in
intelligent discussion of assigned topics in all areas (Discussion
Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared

Papers, etc.) to help process course material and/or to
demonstrate understanding of course content. Point adjustments
will be taken for non-participation.
Disability Accommodations
University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified
disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for their
certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in food service or
in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student
must submit a completed Accommodations Application form
and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability
Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus
Center, Student Services Office Suite, [email protected]). When
all paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the
Coordinator will be arranged to discuss possible
accommodations before accommodations are formally approved.
Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning
of each semester before any academic accommodations can be
certified for that term. Certifications for other accommodations
are normally reviewed annually.
Academic Appeal
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to
challenge a grade. If discussions with the course instructor and
department chair do not lead to a satisfactory conclusion,
students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to
the chair of the Academic Appeals Committee. This formal
written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of
classes in the next regular term following the term in which the
course in question was taken. The Academic Appeals Committee
then gathers information from the student, the instructor, and
any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its
recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs. After reviewing this recommendation and
concurring or amending it, the Vice President for Academic
Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition
of the complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term

in which the complaint was filed. Records of all actions
regarding academic grade appeals, including their final
disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs and the Academic Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate
Catalog/Graduate Catalog)
Appropriate Online Behavior
Prohibited learner conduct includes, but is not limited to the
following:
Illegal Activities: Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or
distribute content that they know is illegal or could reasonably
be expected to know is illegal. Conduct that violates federal,
state or local laws is prohibited.
Theft: Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute
content that violates copyright or other protected intellectual
property rights. Unauthorized use of university property is
prohibited. Theft or abuse of computer resources is prohibited.
Disrespect: Learners may not harass, threaten, or embarrass
others. Learners may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute
content that is racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive or is
harmful, abusive, vulgar, sexually explicit, or otherwise
potentially offensive. Learners must refrain from behavior that
may be perceived as inappropriate, offensive, and unfair and
must treat all other learners, faculty, staff, and administrators
with respect at all times.
Dishonesty: Learners may not intentionally provide false
information, forge, alter, or falsify documents. Learners may
not represent the academic work of others as their own.
Learners engaging in prohibited conduct will be subject to
disciplinary action, including, but not limited to: course failure,
probation, suspension, or expulsion. Such sanctions may lead to
additional academic and financial consequences. Learners who

are unable to complete a course resulting from disciplinary
sanctions, suspension or expulsion are not eligible for tuition
refunds.
Student Responsibilities and Course Policies
· The only authorized electronic means of academic,
administrative, and co-curricular communication between
University of the Cumberlands and its students is through the
UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is
responsible for monitoring his/her University email account
frequently. This is the primary email account used to
correspond with you directly by the University; imperative
program information is sent to this email account specifically
from campus and program office.
· Students should check for e-mail and class announcements
using iLearn (primary) and University of the Cumberlands
webmail (secondary).
· Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed
classes and make up missed work.
· Students are expected to find out if any changes have been
made in the class or assignment schedule.
· Written workmust be presented in a professional manner.
Work that is not
submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and
will be returned as unacceptable.
· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation
and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at
the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements
of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these
elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing
and graded accordingly.
· Students are expected to take the examinations on the
designated dates. If you are unable to take the exam on the
scheduled date and know in advance, you are to make
arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If
you miss the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as

determined by your professor.
Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting
deadlines, it is necessary to develop time management and
organizational skills. Failure to meet the course deadlines may
result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using
Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be
accepted.
Course Activities and Experiences
Students are expected to:
• Review any assigned reading material and prepare responses
to homework assigned.
• Actively participate in activities, assignments, and
discussions.
• Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive,
constructive manner.
• Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and
in a professional manner.
• Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.
• Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical
training placement and activities.
Writing Expectations
Learning outcomes for candidates’ writing competencies include
clarity of thought, discernment in planning and organization,
and integration of evidence and criteria.
· The instructor expects that students will have knowledge of
appropriate forms of documentation and use it where
appropriate. APA format is required and style of notation to
credit all sources that are not your own.
· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation
and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at
the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements
of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these
elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing
and graded accordingly.
· All assignments, unless otherwise instructed, should be

submitted in APA format.
Links to Support
Orientation to I-Learn: Student training course on I-Learn,
https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.j
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Book Store:
https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home
Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/
Academic Resources & Writing Center:
www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons
Course Assignments and EvaluationCourse Evaluation
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
Students will be evaluated on:
1. Homework Assignments, Discussion, & Reflective Activity –
will be given throughout the term. Assignments and Discussions
will come from the course lectures, materials, and required
reading assignments.
1. Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment
where students will reflect on course concepts and their
practical connection to a working environment.
1. Midterm and Final Research Papers - Assignments and
Discussions will come from the course lectures, materials, and
required reading assignments.
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality
of performance. Relative weights assigned to graded work are as
follows:
Weekly Discussions (weeks 1, 2, 3, 5) 25% (200 points = 50
points per discussion)
Midterm Research Paper (week 4) 25% (200 points)
Final Portfolio Project/Research Paper (week 7) 37.5% (300
points)

Practical Connection Activity (week 6) 12.5% (100 points)
Total = 800 points
Grading ScaleGraded work will receive a numeric score
reflecting the quality of performance as given above in
evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be
determined according to the following scale:
A= 90 – 100 (90% - 100%)
B= 80 – 89 (80% - 89%)
C = 70 – 79 (70% - 79%)
F < 69 (Below 69%)
Links to Academic Writing:
Writing Center
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons/writingcenter
This website includes beginning information about the Writing
Center. Look for The Learning Commons in your class list in
iLearn. Once you open The Learning Commons "course", look
for the Writing Center on the left menu bar.
Three Awesome Programs:
Academic Writer: This is APA's resource for APA format, style,
citations, and document types (like how to write a literature
review). UC has a dedicated link for students to create their
Academic Writer account, and that link can be found
here http://ucumberlands.libguides.com/c.php?g=504168
Citation Help Tools - Citation and Plagiarism - LibGuides at
University of the Cumberlands - ucumberlands.libguides.com
The Learning Commons (TLC) is here to help you succeed in
your courses, from your first day at Cumberlands through
completing your degree.TLC offers a variety of academic
resources both virtually and in-person that are informal and
with qualified Academic Fellows.
ucumberlands.libguides.com

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Tentative Course Expectations (specific due dates are listed in
the course module)
Course Schedule
Weekly Unit
Readings/Topics
Assignments and Due Dates
1 (ends 1/12)
Chapter 1, “The Information Systems Strategy Triangle
Dent, A. (2015). Aligning IT and business strategy: an
Australian university case study. Journal of Higher Education
Policy & Management, 37(5), 519–533. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2015.1079395
Chapter 2, “Strategic Use of Information Resources” pp. 38-46;
51-54
Zhang, Y. (2016). What Makes Information Strategic? An
Examination of Access to Information Resources for
Entrepreneurs and Business Performance. ProQuest LLC.
Retrieved from
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=
shib&db=eric&AN=ED588420&site=eds-live

Syllabus Quiz
Welcome Discussion
Discussion 1 *
*Failing to Participate in Week 1 may result in being dropped
from the course.
Academic Honesty Pledge Signed **Must sign this pledge to
continue with the course
All assignments are due starting on the first Unit by Sunday
night 11:59 PM
2 (ends 1/19)
Blockchain:
· Stoyanovich, M., & Tanz, F. E. (2019). Coming to Grips with
Blockchain. Benefits Magazine, 56(5), 20-25. Retrieved from
shib&db=f5h&AN=135900272&site=eds-live
· Waldo, J. (2019). A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Blockchain
Universe. Communications of the ACM, 62(3), 38–42. Retrieved
from https://doi.org/10.1145/3303868
· Burns, S. (2019). Blockchain: Hype Vs Reality. Computer
Weekly, 21-24. Retrieved from
· Tarzey, B. (2019). Inside Blockchain and Its Various
Applications. Computer Weekly, 16-20. Retrieved from
· Carson, B., Romanelli, G., Walsh, P., & Zhumaev, A. (2018).
Blockchain beyond the hype: What is the strategic business

value? McKinsey Quarterly, (4), 118–127. Retrieved from
shib&db=buh&AN=133693412&site=eds-live
Discussion 2
Due: Sunday night 11:59 PM
3 (ends 1/26)
Chapter 4, “Digital Systems and the Design of Work” pp. 83-98
Harris, W. J. (2018). Technology adoption by global virtual
teams: Developing a cohesive approach. SAM Advanced
Management Journal, 83(1), 4-21. Retrieved from
shib&db=buh&AN=135806019&site=eds-live
Chapter 5, “Information Systems and Digital Transformation”
pp. 109-121

Strutynska, I., Kozbur, G., Dmytrotsa, L., Sorokivska, O., &
Melnyk, L. (2019). Influence of digital technology on roadmap
development for digital business transformation. 2019 9th
International Conference on Advanced Computer Information
Technologies (ACIT), 333-337. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACITT.2019.8780056
Discussion 3
4 (ends 2/2)
Chapter 6, “Architecture and Infrastructure” pp. 143-150
Singh, M. (2018). Virtualization in Cloud Computing- a Study.
2018 International Conference on Advances in Computing,
Communication Control and Networking (ICACCCN), 64.
Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACCCN.2018.8748398
Verma, A., Malla, D., Choudhary, A. K., & Arora, V. (2019). A
Detailed Study of Azure Platform & Its Cognitive Services.
2019 International Conference on Machine Learning, Big Data,
Cloud and Parallel Computing (COMITCon), 129. Retrieved
from https://doi.org/10.1109/COMITCon.2019.8862178
Midterm Research Paper

5 (ends 2/9)
Chapter 7, “Security”
Khelf, R., & G-Z, N. (2018). IPsec/Firewall Security Policy
Analysis: A Survey. 2018 International Conference on Signal,
Image, Vision and Their Applications (SIVA), 1. Retrieved
from https://doi.org/10.1109/SIVA.2018.8660973
Chapter 10, “Information Systems Sourcing” pp. 224-234
Buhrendorf, E. (2019). Outsourcing IT is a money-saving cyber
safety net for company data. Fairfield County Business Journal,
55(20), 12. Retrieved from
shib&db=b9h&AN=136657455&site=eds-live
Discussion 5
6 (ends 2/16)
Chapter 9, “Governance of the Information Systems
Organization”
Sari, R., Kosala, R., Ranti, B., & Supangkat, S. H. (2018).
COSO Framework for Warehouse Management Internal Control
Evaluation: Enabling Smart Warehouse Systems. 2018

International Conference on ICT for Smart Society (ICISS), 1.
Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTSS.2018.8549983
Chapter 12, “Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management,
and Analytics”
Dong-Hui Jin, & Hyun-Jung Kim. (2018). Integrated
Understanding of Big Data, Big Data Analysis, and Business
Intelligence: A Case Study of Logistics. Sustainability
Practical Connection Activity – 500 word personal paper
7 (ends 2/23)
Chapter 11, “Managing IT Projects” pp. 246-259
Jenkin, T. A., Chan, Y. E., & Sabherwal, R. (2019). Mutual
Understanding in Information Systems Development: Changes
within and across Projects. MIS Quarterly, 43(2), 649–671.
Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.25300/MISQ/2019/13980
Yang, Z., Sun, J., Zhang, Y., Wang, Y., & Cao, L. (2017).
Employees’ collaborative use of green information systems for
corporate sustainability: motivation, effort and
performance. Information Technology for Development, 23(3),
486-506. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2017.1335281
Discussion 7
Final Portfolio Research Paper (due 2/25)
Week 8 (ends 2/27)

Chapter 13, “Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information
Management” pp. 299-311
Last Day of Class is 2/27
Last Day for assignments is 2/25 at 5pm Eastern Time.
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