1. MIS 02234 – 3
Management Information Systems
Introductory Lesson
1/21/20
Professor Marino
Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:15PM
Westby Hall 111
2. Today’s Agenda
▪ Review of important aspects of Course Syllabus
– Course Description and Objectives
– Course Texts
– Grading and Grading Scale
– Your Success
▪ Review of Course Schedule
▪ How to Succeed in Management Information Systems Without Really
Trying
▪ Homework
▪ Going Forward
3. Course Description and Objectives
Course Description
Today, information systems are an integral part of all
business activities and careers. This course is designed
to introduce students to contemporary information
systems and demonstrate how these systems are used
throughout organizations. We will focus on the key
components of information systems - people,
software, hardware, data, and telecommunications,
and how these components can be integrated and
managed to create competitive advantage. In addition
to surveying the exciting topic of information systems,
students will gain hands-on experience with business
software tools commonly applied to business data
analysis and database management as well as
business process execution. As a result, students will
obtain valuable information technology knowledge
and skills for being successful in all areas of business.
Objectives
▪ Students can differentiate between the various
types of e-commerce as well as summarize how e-
commerce has changed consumer retailing and
business-to-business transactions.
▪ Students will understand the important role of
enterprise applications in supporting key business
processes.
▪ Students can explain ethical and security issues
relating to the use of information technology.
▪ Students can identify the principal concepts and
terms associated with database design and data
management.
▪ Students will be competent in using technology for
purposes of business reporting.
4. Course Texts
Laudon and Laudon
Title: Essentials of Management
Information Systems, 13th ed.
Author: Laudon and Laudon
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Unbound version with access code:
(ISBN: 9781323916438)
Magal & Word
Title: Essentials of Business
Processes and Information Systems
Author: Magal & Word
Publisher: Wiley
Book with registration code (ISBN:
9780470505694)
Electronic version without
registration code (ISBN:
9780470465608)
6. Your Success
Academic Success Center
Your academic success is important. If you have
a documented disability that may have an
impact upon your work in this class, please
contact me. Students must provide
documentation of their disability to the
Academic Success Center in order to receive
official University services and
accommodations. The Academic Success
Center can be reached at 856-256-4234. The
Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall.
The staff is available to answer questions
regarding accommodations or assist you in your
pursuit of accommodations. We look forward
to working with you to meet your learning
goals.
Rowan Success Network
The Rowan Success Network (RSN) powered
by Starfish® is designed to make it easier for
you to connect with the resources you need
to be successful at Rowan. Throughout the
term, you may receive email from the Rowan
Success Network team (Starfish®) regarding
your academic performance. Please pay
attention to these emails and consider taking
the recommended actions. Utilize the
scheduling tools to make appointments at
your convenience including tutoring.
Additional information about RSN may be
found at http://www.rowan.edu/rsn
7. Course Schedule
▪ Important Aspects of Course Schedule:
– Quizzes are due the day before we discuss a topic to get you to read course
texts
– Simulations, Access and Excel Labs to be completed on your own outside of
class too
– As a result, some classes will end earlier than others
– Exam dates are tentatively scheduled for 2/18, 4/7, and 5/5
– The final exam date is tentatively 5/5/20, but the course time may be subject
to change based on Rowan University’s exam schedule
– There is no class meeting on 3/17 due to Spring Break
– Instructor may provide students opportunity to complete simulations in class
if time permits
– Schedule is subject to change and any modifications will be posted to
Blackboard
8. How to Succeed in Management Information
Systems Without Really Trying
▪ COME TO CLASS prepared having read course material ahead of time.
▪ Complete all assignments ON TIME; no late assignments will be
accepted.
▪ When I say “All Right Young Scholars” that means class is starting
▪ Open your mind and ears during course lectures
▪ Use study guides to prep and complete your studies pertaining to
exams
▪ Email me, ask questions in class, or arrange meetings during office
hours with any issues in course content you’re having
10. Going Forward
▪ Follow along with Course Schedule
▪ Ideally we will go quicker than the Course Schedule
dictates; not slower
▪ In-class exercises require your attendance to class, but will
not be announced ahead of time
