MIS 2000 A01 (3 CH) INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGEMENT

FALL 2020 TR 14:30-15:45

CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................................................. 1

INSTRUCTOR ......................................................... 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION........................................... 1

COURSE OBJECTIVES ............................................. 2

COURSE FORMAT AND ONLINE ACCESS ............... 2

COURSE MATERIALS .............................................. 2

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING .................................. 3

MISSED EXAM AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY .... 4

ATTENDANCE POLICY ............................................ 5

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY ................................. 5

REFERENCING STYLE FOR WRITTEN WORK .......... 6

CLASS SCHEDULE ................................................... 6

IMPORTANT DATES ............................................... 7

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES ........................ 8

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY .............................. 9

STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ................... 11

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR .................................... 12

INSTRUCTOR Name: Wenxi Pu Office: Virtual Office Wenxi’s Asperation Room Email: wenxi.pu@umanitoba.ca Office hours: TR 15:45 –17:00, or by appointment; via Zoom.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Description from course catalog: Introduction to information systems in organizations, systems development/acquisition, and management issues concerning information technology in organizations.

Information Technologies (IT) or Information Systems (IS) are becoming more and more infrastructural to all organizations and businesses. This course will provide you with a wholistic understanding of what IT or IS are, how they impact fundamental business functions such as intra-and inter-organizational communication, decision making, strategic planning, data management, customer service, and so on, and how IT or IS are developed. Regardless of your field of specialization or the type of organization you expect to work in, developing and maintaining a sufficient understanding of IT or IS will have important implications for your career

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COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, students ACTIVELY involved in this course will be able to:

1. Describe and explain important information systems concepts. This includes

The major components of information systems, e.g., hardware, software, telecommunications, and databases;

The major types of business information systems, e.g., enterprise resource planning systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and specialized systems;

The major components of systems development lifecycle, e.g., feasibility, analysis, design, implementation, as well as maintenance and review.

2. Integrate information systems concepts with business concepts. This sociotechnical approach includes integrating how various components of information technology fit with other aspects of business, as well as various business-related challenges or considerations associated with these technologies. Apply this integrated sociotechnical understanding to real-world business problems and opportunities.

3. Have working knowledge of programming in Python (along with some basic business analytics algorithms) as well as data management and database.

COURSE FORMAT AND ONLINE ACCESS This course will be conducted “live” via videoconferencing using Zoom and will not involve in-person instruction. Classes will be during the scheduled class time. Zoom link: MIS2000-FALL2020. To join the class from your computer, install Zoom Client for Meetings from zoom.us/download. To join from your smartphone, install the Zoom app. Detailed instructions are available here. For recording attendance and class participation, you will be expected to have your camera and microphone on during class time and exams. The instructor may tell you to leave your camera/mic on for the duration of the class or may require you to mute yourself and unmute yourself only at certain times.

Please note that all classes will be recorded and the video recordings are likely to be shared with other students on demand. This class comprise lectures, discussions, and student presentations among others during class time. A high level of participation is required. Students are expected to go through the corresponding materials specified in the course schedule before class.

COURSE MATERIALS Textbook: Bidgoli, Hossein, MIS, 10th Edition, Cengage Learning. Both print (ISBN 9780357418697) and digital (ISBN 9780357419205) versions of this book are available, however, it is recommended that you get the digital version because (1) it is cheaper, (2) there are additional resources associated with it, and (3) it will be “delivered” in no time.

As classes will be delivered synchronously via Zoom, a device enabled with a camera and microphone is required. Further, you are expected to be in a location with a reliable Internet connection that is strong

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enough for streaming video. You may also want to consider using earphones/headset with a mic, unless you have a computer/tablet with good speakers/mic.

For quizzes/exams, which will be administered via the Respondus Monitor, you will need a device (computer or tablet; smartphone will not work) with one of the following operating systems:

Windows 10, 8, or 7

Mac OS 10.15 to 10.12, OS X 10.11, or OSX 10.10

iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only) You will need the Chrome browser. Other browsers such as Safari may not work.

Please respect copyright laws. Photocopying textbooks or other reading material is a violation of copyright laws and is unethical, unless permission to copy has been obtained. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING

Component Percentage

Midterm Exam 20%

Final Exam 30%

Excel and Access Lab a 10%

Python Business Analytics Lab 10%

Participation (In-class discussions and quizzes) 10%

Technology Design Report & Presentation 20%

a: A student received below 50% of this lab work will receive “F” for the course automatically (this rule does not apply to the Python BA Lab). Midterm will cover the first 8 chapters of the textbook (see the course schedule), and the final is cumulative. Study guides will be provided for the exams. Excel and Access Lab will be led by another designated lab instructor, and detailed instructions will be provided at the beginning of the course. We will perform all the Python Business Analytics Labs during class, with the course instructor demonstrating and standing by. Don’t worry if you know nothing about Python, I am sure you will be completely enjoying it. For participation, you are expected to be actively involved in the class activities such as discussions and poll-style quizzes. For the technology design report and presentation, you are expected to conceptualize a piece of information technology, write a report about it, and present it (well, think yourself as an IT entrepreneur who is trying to attract investors to pour money into your technology. Things are getting exciting, right?). This is a group work, and a within-group evaluation will be used to adjust individual grades. The group should be of 6-7 people so that we will have 10 groups in this class. Detailed instructions will be provided when this class project starts (see the course schedule).

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Tentative Marking Scheme

Of all the students who get 50% or over in the course: - the top 10% will get an A+ - next 15% will get an A - next 20% will get a B+ - next 20% will get a B - next 15% will get a C+ - next 15% will get a C - next 5% will get a D

Getting less than 50% in the course will result in an F grade. The letter grades are based on where your course total marks are on the above curve, regardless of the absolute number. For example, it is possible for you to get 90% in the course and not get an A if you were not in the top 25% of the class. Likewise, you may get 70% and still get an A if you are in the top 25% of the class. So, it can work both ways. To protect the academic integrity of education at the Asper School, certain protocols will be observed for online exams. For instance, in some courses, the online exam will set up such that each student will get a random subset of questions from a larger question bank, which means no two students will get exactly the same exam. Further, a very small number of questions will appear on a screen and you may not have the option to move back to questions you have already answered.

For exams, we will be using university-approved Respondus Monitor, which will require you to have your camera and microphone on for the entire duration of the exam. As the software detects any unusual movements, please sit in a location where there are no people/pets or other moving objects in the camera’s view during the exam. For recording your class participation, the instructor may require you to have your camera and/or microphone on when you speak or for the entire duration of the class. MISSED EXAM AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY All assignments (labs and technology report) are due on the date and time specified on the course schedule. Any request for postponing an assignment submission must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline and must involve unusual circumstances. All assignments (labs and technology report) must be uploaded to the digital dropbox in UMLearn, it is students’ responsibility to submit the correct document. If a student submits a wrong document, the student will receive zero for the assignment unless corrected promptly. The Instructor or lab instructor may or may not remind you the assignment due date, it is students’ responsibility to submit the document by the deadline. There is a ten percent (10%) penalty per day for late assignments, starting the minute the assignment is due. Request for remarking of the midterm exam and all other course work must be done before the final exam. Students who miss the midterm will receive a mark of zero unless a valid medical excuse (a doctor’s note is not required) is presented. Students with valid medical excuses who miss the midterm will have that component's weight in the overall mark added to the final examination's weight.

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If you will miss the midterm exam due to some events held at the Asper School, you could apply for the deferred midterm exam with the instructor at least five days before the midterm exam date. The deferred midterm exam must be written within maximum five days after the scheduled midterm exam. For example, if the midterm exam is on Oct. 21, the application for the deferred midterm exam should be emailed to the instructor no later than Oct. 16. The deferred exam must be written before Oct. 28. Please click the following link for the list of events that qualify for exam accommodation (list of events). If a student did not apply for the deferred midterm exam with the instructor five days before the event, or cannot take the deferred midterm exam within 5 days of the scheduled exam. The student will take the final exam, which will be counted for the percentage of both midterm exam and final exam. If a student misses the midterm exams due to any other reasons (e.g., medical situation, or compassionate reasons), the student must email the instructor before or right after missing the exam. There will be no deferred midterm exam in these situations, the student will take the final exam only, which will be counted for the percentage of both midterm exam and final exam.

With regard to final exams, students are reminded that they must remain available during the entire examination period. Make-up exams can be given only in extremely rare situations (e.g., a very serious illness or death of a family member). Do not make travel plans before the Final Exam. I cannot let you take the exam earlier/later because you booked a flight ticket for a date earlier than the final exam. In the event you have to miss the Final Exam for a valid reason, a request for a deferred exam must be made at your home Faculty’s Undergraduate Program Office (b_comm@umanitoba.ca, if you are an Asper student). Applying for a deferred exam does not guarantee your request will be granted. Only electronic devices necessary for taking the exams are permitted during the exams.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Class attendance will be recorded for each class period, but attendance by itself does not earn participation marks. There are no make up for in-class group discussion and activities if a student misses the class, unless the student can present valid excuse for the absence. For recording attendance, you will be required to have your camera on during the class. A screenshot will be taken as a record of the attendance. A maximum number of 3 unexcused absences are allowed. Upon the 4th unexcused absence, the student will be debarred from this course.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY For this online course, using a computer or smartphone with a camera/mic during class is necessary. However, a computer or smartphone should be used only for class related activities. Although this is course is taught in a remote teaching format, we will observe the protocols that would be expected during in-person classes. Please make sure your cellphone does not ring during class. No frivolous posting of messages in the Chat area during class. Practice self-control—don’t browse the Internet or check your e-mail/social media/text messages while class is in progress. Do not video/audio record class lectures or take pictures of the screen without the instructor’s permission.

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REFERENCING STYLE FOR WRITTEN WORK For the technology design report, an APA reference style is required. To learn more about reference style, please refer to the following resources:

(1) About APA (2) Reference Managers (Mendeley recommended) (3) A librarian

CLASS SCHEDULE The class schedule is subject to change. All changes will be announced in the class and posted on UMLearn, please check UMLearn frequently for update.

Date Topics Notes

Sep 10 Introduction to the Course Review Syllabus / Team Formation

T 15 Information Systems Overview Chapter 1

Th 17 Business Analytics Lab Set Up LearnPython; AnacondaDownload

T 22 Computers Chapter 2

Th 24 Data and Database Chapter 3

T 29 Python Lab Lab 1 (in-class and due at the end of day)

Oct 1 Issues of Information Systems Chapter 4

T 6 Security Chapter 5

Th 8 Python Lab Lab 2 (in-class and due at the end of day)

T 13 Data Communication Chapter 6

Th 15 Internet Chapter 7

T 20 Python Lab Lab 3 (in-class and due at the end of day)

Th 22 E-Commerce Chapter 8 / Midterm Study Guide Release

T 27 Review for Midterm

Th 29 Midterm Respondus Monitor

Nov 3 Global Information Systems Chapter 9

Th 5 IS Development Chapter 10 / Technology Design Starts

T 10 Fall Break

Th 12 Fall Break

T 17 Python Lab Lab 4 (in-class and due at the end of day)

Th 19 Enterprise Systems Chapter 11

T 24 Management Support Systems Chapter 12

Th 26 Python Lab Lab 5 (in-class and due at the end of day)

Dec 1 Intelligent Information Systems Chapter 13

Th 3 Emerging Trends / Python Lab Chapter 14 / Lab 6 (in-class and due at the end of day) / Final Study Guide Release

T 8 Technology Presentation 5 Groups

Th 10 Technology Presentation 5 Groups

F 11 Technology Design Report Due at Midnight

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Time for the final exam will be release as soon as it is available.

Respondus Monitor

IMPORTANT DATES Dates for exams and labs are indicated in the above tentative schedule. Please refer to this for other university-wide important dates of Fall 2020.

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INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

AACSB Assurance of Learning Goals and Objectives The Asper School of Business is proudly accredited by AACSB. Accreditation requires a process of continuous improvement of the School and our students. Part of “student improvement” is ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers. To do so, the Asper School has set the learning goals and objectives listed below for the Undergraduate Program. The checked goal(s) and objective(s) will be addressed in this course and done so by means of the items listed next to the checkmark.

Goals and Objectives in the Undergraduate Program

Goals and Objectives

Addressed in this Course

Course Item(s) Relevant to these

Goals and Objectives

1 Quantitative Reasoning

A. Determine which quantitative analysis technique is appropriate for solving a specific problem.

Yes Labs

B. Use the appropriate quantitative method in a technically correct way to solve a business problem.

Yes Labs

C. Analyze quantitative output and arrive at a conclusion.

Yes Labs

2 Written Communication

A. Use correct English grammar and mechanics in their written work.

Yes Technology Design

Report

B. Communicate in a coherent and logical manner Yes

Technology Design Report and Group discussions

C. Present ideas in a clear and organized fashion. Yes

Technology Design Report and Group discussions

3 Ethical Thinking

A. Identify ethical issues in a problem or case situation

Yes Lecture and readings

B. Identify the stakeholders in the situation. Yes Lecture and readings

C. Analyze the consequences of alternatives from an ethical standpoint.

Yes Lecture and readings

D. Discuss the ethical implications of the decision. Yes Lecture and readings

4 Core Business Knowledge Yes All course work

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY The online format of class delivery does not lower the Asper School’s academic integrity standards. The same high levels of academic integrity are expected in online courses as they are in regular terms. It is critical to the reputation of the Asper School of Business and of our degrees that everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this trust. The University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty under the heading “Plagiarism and Cheating.” Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words (includes Chat messages posted during videoconference sessions)

duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of

another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source

copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment recording exam questions using any method, regardless of whether those are shared with others sharing exam questions with those who are yet to take the exam, including future students providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes) impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose

of attendance, earning class participation marks, submitting academic work, or writing any test or examination

stealing or mutilating library materials accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions

with the instructors involved Group Projects and Group Work

Many courses in the Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic integrity. All group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to specific individuals. Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups before submitting individual assignments. If it’s unclear whether it is allowed, students are encouraged to seek clarification from the instructor to avoid violating the academic integrity policy. In the Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty in undergraduate courses are reported to the Dean's office and follow the approved disciplinary process. See following table for typical penalties for academic dishonesty in the Asper School.

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Typical Penalties for Academic Dishonesty in the Asper School

If the student is from another Faculty and the academic dishonesty is committed in an Asper course, the student’s Faculty could match or add penalties beyond the Asper School’s. F-DISC on transcript indicates the F is for disciplinary reasons.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY PENALTY

Cheating on exam (copying from or providing answers to another student)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Sharing exam questions electronically during exam

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 2 years Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Possession of unauthorized material during exam (e.g., cheat notes)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Altering answer on returned exam and asking for re-grading

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Plagiarism on assignment F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Submitting paper bought online F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Inappropriate Collaboration (collaborating with individuals not explicitly authorized by instructor)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Group member had knowledge of inappropriate collaboration or plagiarism and played along

F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Signing Attendance Sheet for classmate

F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

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STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS The University of Manitoba provides many different services that can enhance learning and provide support for a variety of academic and personal concerns. You are encouraged to visit the below websites to learn more about these services and supports. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor or the Undergraduate Program Office.

For Information on… …follow this link

Tech-related issues with UM Learn or videoconferencing Information Services & Technology

Admission, Registration, Tuition Fees, Important Dates, Final Exams, Graduation, and Transcripts

Registrar’s Office

Academic policies & procedures, regulations, Faculty-specific information, degree and major requirements

Academic Calendar

Help with research needs such as books, journals, sources of data, how to cite, and writing

Library Resources

Tutors, workshops, and resources to help you improve your learning, writing, time management, and test-taking skills

Writing and Learning Support

Support and advocacy for students with disabilities to help them in their academic work and progress

Student Accessibility Services

Copyright-related questions and resources to help you avoid plagiarism or intellectual property violations

Copyright Office

Student discipline bylaws, policies and procedures on academic integrity and misconduct, appeal procedures

Academic Integrity

Policies & procedures with respect to student discipline or misconduct, including academic integrity violations

Student Discipline

Students’ rights & responsibilities, policies & procedures, and support services for academic or discipline concerns

Student Advocacy

Your rights and responsibilities as a student, in both academic and non-academic contexts

Your rights and responsibilities

Full range of medical services for any physical or mental health issues

University Health Service

Information on health topics, including physical/mental health, alcohol/substance use harms, and sexual assault

Health and Wellness

Any aspect of mental health, including anxiety, stress, depression, help with relationships or other life concerns, crisis services, and counselling.

Student Counselling Centre

Support services available for help regarding any aspect of student and campus life, especially safety issues

Student Support Case Management

Resources available on campus, for environmental, mental, physical, socio-cultural, and spiritual well-being

Live Well @ UofM

Help with any concerns of harassment, discrimination, or sexual assault

Respectful Work and Learning Environment

Concerns involving violence or threats, protocols for reporting, and how the university addresses them

Violent or Threatening Behaviour

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Wenxi Pu is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at the Department of Accounting and Finance at Asper School of Business. He earned his Ph.D. degree from Clemson University. He has taught Business Statistics (MGT 3100) and Management Information Systems (MGT 3180) at Clemson University, where he won multiple teaching awards for his teaching performance. Besides teaching, Wenxi is also doing research to investigate how Information Technologies (IT) facilitate the way individuals reinforce their sense of self and identities, both actively and passively, as well as how the self and identities (especially stigmatized ones) presented on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) impact organizational personnel selection outcomes. His work has been published on Communications of the Association for Information Systems. Wenxi is a husband to an artist specialized in traditional Chinese painting and a father to a lovely daughter. He loves to go to museums with his family in his spare time.