Welcome to CITB223 Mngt. Info. System An Overview of the Course

CITB223 – MIS Some info on the lecturer: Name : Aliza Abdul Latif Room No : BW-4-C47 Ext. No: 2364 URL :

This course carries 3 credit hours *Lectures = 2 hours = Mon 11am-1pm Tutorial/Case Study/Lectures = 1 hour = Wed 4pm – 5pm All classes will be conducted at BW-G-R21 *Subject to change CITB223– MIS

The yellow slots is a suggestion for a new class slots, to replace the Monday class 11am-1pm CITB223 – MIS

Assessment: Presentation = 10% Quizzes = 5% Assignments/Group Work = 5% Project Report = 10% Mid Term Exam = 20% Final Examination = 50% Bonus Marks will be given for class participation and lectures attendance.Bonus Marks will be given for class participation and lectures attendance. CITB223 – MIS

Presentation and Project Report Both of these assessment are based on your essay title Essay title is on first-come, first serve basis Every week, there will be 1-3 groups presenting their title These groups must prepare one short question to be given to audience, worth 10 marks Audience (in group) will submit their answers to respective groups at the end of the presentation The presenting groups must collect answers from the rest of the groups and compile them The compiled answers need to be submitted to me in printed copy, with marks (in a week time) CITB223 – MIS

Essay- Assessment Criteria at Glance Ability to conduct background research in the subject area Ability to evaluate background research critically Ability to propose a new solution or predict future development trend in the subject area Ability to communicate ideas clearly to the familiar audience CITB223 – MIS

References and Bibliography Plagiarism is the most serious offence in academia Must acknowledge everything used from other sources References: anything which was directly of indirectly cited in the essay text Bibliography: all other material which you looked at, but did not use for citation Listed in alphabetical order by author Web references: Authors or organization, title, URL Never a dynamic link! If there is any element of plagiarism in your essay, your essay will be rewarded ‘0’ CITB223 – MIS

Essay Structure Structure your essay properly: Abstract / Summary Introduction Background studies Analysis / solution Conclusion References and bibliography Glossary CITB223 – MIS

Submission Deadline for MIS Essay submission is 8th October 2007 by 12 pm CITB223 – MIS

Main Reference: Management Information System – 7th Edition, James A. O’Brien & George M. Marakas, McGraw Hill, COMPULSORY!! CITB223 – MIS

Objectives CITB223 – MIS Explain why knowledge of information systems is important for business professionals. Explain how IS could support a firm’s business processes, managerial decision and strategies for competitive advantage. Identify several challenges that a business manager might face in managing the successful and ethical development and usage application of information technology in a business environment.

How to score: There is only ONE WAY:- Read the textbook consistently. It is like a story book. You have to start at Chapter 1. The PowerPoint slides are insufficient. You have to read the book. There is no shortcut in this course. CITB223 – MIS

Questions? Thank You!! CITB223 – MIS