MBA 5670 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (Wednesday 1/13/2016) Abdou Illia, Ph.D. aillia@eiu.edu

OBJECTIVES Course overview (syllabus) Explain How class will be organized

Why Management of Information technologies? IT no longer exclusive domain of tech savvy Information Technologies used by all organizations Need for employees trained to effectively manage IT

Course Objectives Explore the role of IT in decision making Explore the role of IT in supporting business functions’ activities. Explore the role of information systems in obtaining an organizational competitive advantages Understand issues related to the use of IT: security, ethics, etc. Distinguish between types of information systems Investigate the principles, practice, methodologies and terminology used in designing, developing and implementing information systems in organizations

Textbook Business Driven Technology by Paige Baltzan, McGraw Hill, U.S., 2015 Book site (includes Plug-ins not in the textbook): http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073376906/student_view0/index.html

Teaching Methods Lectures / Discussions Hands-on Exercises and case studies Student presentations Summary questions

Grading 2 Regular Exams 100 points each 1 Final Exam 100 points Written Cover subjects learned during previous weeks 1 Final Exam 100 points Case Studies (<= 3) <=60 points Exercises (<= 5) <=100 points Case Presentation 15 Quizzes To be determined TOTAL 475

Grade calculation Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D

Makeup Makeup of assignments According to EIU Makeup policy (documented illness, official university activities, emergencies) If cannot makeup impossible but the absence is excused, grade is calculated without missed assignment Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification Student responsible to provide documentation

Due dates Due dates: check posted assignments Responsible to make sure assignments turned on time Assignments due: at class beginning for written assignments By due day/time for online submissions

Class Material D2L http://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/mba5670 Syllabus Class Notes Assignments Grades

Instructor Assistance E-mail: aillia@eiu.edu Phone: 581-6391 Office Hours: MW: 3:00-4:00 PM T: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and by appointment