The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments, and provides you with an idea of what will be expected of you for each lesson. Each activity is identified as individual (I), team (T), graded (G), or ungraded self-study (U).
All work to be submitted is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday night of the week it is due, including Class Participation and Weekly Assignments.
Lesson 1: Information Systems Overview
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Textbook
- Chapter 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today
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Assignments |
- Start working on Individual Assignment 1: Zoom Introduction (I, G)
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Lesson 2: Types of Information Systems
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Textbook
- Chapter 2: Global E-business and Collaboration
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 2 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Quiz 1 (I, G).
- Start working on Individual Assignment 2: Microsoft Excel (I, G).
- Submit Individual Assignment 1: Zoom Introduction (I, G)
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Lesson 3: Information Systems and Organizational Strategy
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Textbook
- Chapter 3: Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 3 discussion forum (I, G).
- Continue working on Individual Assignment 2: Microsoft Excel (I, G).
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Lesson 4: Ethical and Social Environment of Information Systems
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Textbook
- Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 4 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Quiz 2 (I, G).
- Submit Individual Assignment 2: Microsoft Excel (I, G).
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Lesson 5: Global IT Infrastructure
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Textbook
- Chapter 5: IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 5 discussion forum (I, G).
- Begin the team project proposal (T, G).
- Start working on Individual Assignment 3: Tableau (I, G).
- Watch Tableau MIS 390 LinkedIn Learning Tutorial Collection.
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Lesson 6: Data, Databases, Big Data, and Business Intelligence
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Textbook
- Chapter 6: Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
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Assignments |
- Complete Quiz 3 (I, G).
- Submit the Team Project Proposal (T, G).
- Continue working on Individual Assignment 3: Tableau (I, G).
- Complete the Mid-Course Team Peer Review.
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Lesson 7: Global Telecommunications
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Textbook
- Chapter 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 7 discussion forum (I, G).
- Submit Individual Assignment 3: Tableau (I, G).
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Lesson 8: Information Systems Security and Privacy
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Textbook
- Chapter 8: Securing Information Systems
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 8 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Quiz 4 (I, G).
- Begin working on Detailed Team Project Development (T, G).
- Begin working on Individual Assignment 4: Microsoft Access (I, G).
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Lesson 9: Enterprise Applications
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Textbook
- Chapter 9: Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 9 discussion forum (I, G).
- Submit Detailed Team Progress Development (T, G).
- Continue working on Individual Assignment 4: Microsoft Access (I, G).
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Lesson 10: E-Commerce, E-Business, and M-Commerce
Readings |
Textbook
- Chapter 10: E-commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 10 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Quiz 5 (I, G).
- Submit Individual Assignment 4: Microsoft Access (I, G).
- Begin working on Final Team Submission (T, G).
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Lesson 11: Knowledge Management and Artificial Intelligence
Readings |
Textbook
- Chapter 11: Managing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 11 discussion forum (I, G).
- Watch Building a Small Business Website with WordPress (I, U).
- Begin working on Individual Assignment 5: Website Design (I, G).
- Continue working on Final Team Submission (T, G).
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Lesson 12: Enhancing Decision Making
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Textbook
- Chapter 12: Enhancing Decision Making
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Assignments |
- Participate in Lesson 12 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Quiz 6 (I, G).
- Continue working on Individual Assignment 5: Website Design (I, G).
- Continue working on Final Team Submission (T, G).
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Lesson 13: Project Management
Readings |
Textbook
- Chapter 14: Making the Business Case for Information Systems and Managing Projects
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Assignments |
- Submit Individual Assignment 5: Website Design (I, G).
- Submit Final Team Submission (T, G).
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Lesson 14: Managing Global Systems
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Textbook
- Chapter 15: Managing Global Systems
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Lesson 14 discussion forum (I, G).
- Complete Final Team Peer Review.
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Lesson 15: Project Showcase
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Assignments |
- Complete Virtual Project Showcase Presentation (I, G).
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Finals Week
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Assignments |
- Participate in the Project Showcase Discussion (I, G).
- Complete Cumulative Exam (I, G).
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