A. Course Readings MIS2 2nd Edition , Hossein Bidgoli ISBN 1111533962

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B.  Course Objectives.  Build a basic understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation, management decision making, and strategic advantage.  Thus, it will provide students with an understanding of the ways in which they can utilize information systems as end user managers.  It concentrates on providing the tools needed for mastery of the information systems concepts and terms which are important to end user managers.  This course is designed for all business students, NOT JUST information systems majors, but who expect to be managerial end users of information systems.

C.  Grading Policy.  

Grading Policy:            Three Mid Terms @ 27 % each                                      81 %

Group paper(8%) /Presentations (8%)                           16%

Quizzes/assignments/participation                                    3%

** attendance of 70% is required to receive a passing grade in course

Evaluation Items

Midterm Exams
The exams can be a combination of multiple choice, essay and short answer based on the text, class discussion and cases .

Group Topic/Presentations 

Participation
It is expected that all students will come to class having read the chapter that we will discussing that day . Another area that is part of this grade is your effort to move the class forward in our exploration of Information Systems and your contribution in evaluating your classmates' presentations will all be taken into account in this area of evaluation.

E.  Course Agenda.  List the weekly activities, including readings, assignments, projects, and testing, that students can expect.

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