ISys 317Information Systems in Enterprise

Fall 2007

INTRODUCTION

In the 1990s, deregulation, global competition, and new technologies have collectively thrown many American industries into a state ofdramatic turmoil. As a consequence, industry boundaries have shifted, new industries (overnight mail, value added telecommunicationsnetworks, etc.) have surfaced, and industrial giants have downsized or even disappeared from the landscape. Information technology(IT) is one major element of this change. Often technologists are given responsibility for implementing new approaches rather thanhaving that responsibility assumed by managers who have a more fundamental understanding of the customers, the products, and thedistribution channels that are keys to a business.

This course provides an introduction to information systems (IS) and IT, and examines the role of ISIIT in supporting a wide range oforganizational functions. By examining the use of information systems in supporting administrative operations, decision-makingprocesses, overall strategic initiatives and corporate philosophies, business processes, business transactions, supply chain management,enterprise resource planning, and customer relationship management. This course provides students with a solid overview of theSAP/R3 enterprise solution from a business process perspective.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course aims to enable students:

· To develop an understanding of the current managerial issues in effectively choosing, deploying, and utilizing informationtechnology.

. To understand Business Processes and Information Systems Fundamentals.· To develop an ability to identify and exploit information technologies to gain competitive advantage, both at an individual

and organizational level.· To identify and describe the major building blocks ofERP systems such as database management systems, data warehousing,

data mining, and geographical information systems.. To understand the underlying accounting and production principles embedded in transaction processing systems and ERP

systems.. To explain the relationship of information systems to the major business functions of accounting, marketing, management,

finance, production, public relations, customer service, and related areas.. To develop basic applied skills in using the SAP (System, Application, Product in Data Processing) software.. To provide an overview of the SAP/R3 from a business process perspective.

ATTENDANCE and ASSIGNMENTS

Regular class attendance is strongly recommended. Much of the content of the course is presented using computer color slides,overhead transparencies, videotapes, and other visual aids that students must be in class to see, hear, discuss, and learn. Thetextbook content is vitally important, but the course content varies from the book from time to time-so attendance is especiallyimportant.

In-class quizzes and assignments mayor may not be announced-and may not be made up! No exceptions! Late assignmentswill not be accepted. No exceptions! If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate to get the assignment for thenext class period.

Specific textbook assignments are made on a class-by-class basis by each individual professor. Students may be required to readsupplemental materials or use the Internet and report their findings. Students are responsible for the content of the course textbookand for all material presented and discussed in lecture sections.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Kroenke, David M. Experiencing MIS, Pearson Education, Inc., 2008.

PROFESSORS Office hours are announced in class by each professor

Dr. Frank Zuo365J Gamble Hall701-777-6798

yanj un.zuo@mail.business.und.edu

Dr. Glenda Rotvold365M Gamble Hall701-777-3508

glenda.rotvold@mail.business.und.edu

EVALUATION and GRADING STRUCTURE

Weekly quizzes or assignmentsThree regular examsFinal comprehensive examination

200 points300 points200 points700 TOTAL POINTS

GRADING SCALE FINAL EXAMINATION

ABCoF

90 -100 Percent (630-700 points)80 - 89 Percent (560-629 points)70 - 79 Percent (490-559 points)60 - 69 Percent (420-489 points)Below 59 Percent (419 or less points)

Friday, December 14, 20078:00 a.m.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS & BUSINESS EDUCATION POLICY

ISys 317 is a required course for all students earning a business degree at UNO. Because of enrollment pressures, any students whodrop ISys 317 after the last day to add a course this semester will not be allowed to register for this course for the Spring Semester of2008.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION POLICY

Late enrollment in a business administration course will normally be permitted only if the course has not completed the equivalent ofone full week of meetings (3 meetings for MWF classes, 2 meetings for TR classes, one meeting for once-per-week classes). Lateenrollment, and enrollment in a closed class, requires approval of the department offering the class.

Academic integrity is a serious matter, and any deviations from appropriate behavior will be dealt with strongly. At the discretion ofthe professor, situations of concern may be dealt with as a scholastic matter or a disciplinary matter. As a scholastic matter, theprofessor has the discretion to determine appropriate penalties to the student's workload or grade, but the situation may be resolvedwithout involving many individuals. An alternative is to treat the situation as a disciplinary matter, which can result in suspension fromthe University, or have lesser penalties. Be aware that faculty members view this as a very serious matter, and will have little toleranceof or sympathy for questionable practices. A student who attempts to obtain credit for work that is not their qwn (whether that be on apaper, quiz, homework assignment, exam, etc.) will likely receive a failing grade for that item of work, and at the professor'sdiscretion, may also receive a failing grade in the course.

DISABILITY/ACCESS STATEMENT

If students have emergency medical information to be shared with the instructor, need special arrangements in case the building mustbe evacuated, or need accommodations in this course because of a disability, they should make an appointment with their instructorto discuss their needs. If students plan to request disability accommodations, they are expected to register with Disability SupportServices (OSS) in 190 McCannel Hall, 777-3425 v/tty.

If you have a temporary medical condition such as a broken arm or recovering after surgery, you may be able to arrange for courtesyservices. In most cases, it is expected that you will make your own arrangements for these services. Examples of courtesy servicesinclude access to a test scribe if the student has a broken hand; lift equipped van transportation when the student has a broken leg ortemporary accessible parking for a student using crutches for a short period. If you are unable to make your own arrangements,please contact OSS (777-3425). Unlike services and/or accommodations provided to eligible students with disabilities, theUniversity is NOT obligated to provide courtesy services.