CISB113 Fundamentals of Information Systems Introduction

What will we look at today Lecturer Learning Outcomes Course Structure Materials Reference Texts Assessments Expectations

Your Lecturer Name:Rohaini Ramli Name:Rohaini Ramli Contact: ext 2343 Contact: ext Office:BW-4-C16 Office:BW-4-C16 CoIT Building Office Hour:9am to 5pm (Consultation by appointment, please) Office Hour:9am to 5pm (Consultation by appointment, please)

Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, you should be able to: define an information system from business perspectives explain the impact of IT/IS to our everyday lives describe the role of IT/IS in common business environments identify business processes and ways how IT/IS can be used to improve business processes describe the types of Information Systems describe the activities and issues involved in managing IS project development discuss roles of managers in terms of businesses, their personnel and IT in order to make effective decisions

Proposed Course Structure WEEKActivity 2-3 Introduction to data, information & knowledge Characteristics of good Information Understanding systems Understanding Information Systems Differences between IT and IS Understanding the need for Information Systems in businesses Understanding the classification of activities in businesses/organizations Understanding business processes 4-6 Competing with Information Technology Understanding Competitive Advantage Old business vs new business Understanding Porter’s Five Forces Understanding Porter’s Value Chain Understanding the use of Porter’s Five Forces and Porter’s Value Chain to identify suitable use of IT in business

Proposed Course Structure WEEKActivity 7-9 Understanding Business Process Re-engineering Understanding Cross Functional Business Process Understanding Cross Functional Enterprise Systems Discussing -CRM -SCM -ERP Discussing -e-Business -e-Commerce Telecommunication & Network Data Management IS Development 13-14Revision

Reference Text O’Brien / Marakas: Introduction to Information Systems, 15th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2010

Materials All materials and assignment questions are available at metalab.uniten.edu.my/~rohaini/CISB113 Fundamentals of IS/ Please see the materials in the correct folder (you are meant to look at your semester’s folder)

Assessments Assignment (30%) Assignment (30%) Quiz (10%) Quiz (10%) Mid Term (20%) – week 7 Mid Term (20%) – week 7 Final Exam (40%) Final Exam (40%)

Assignment Overview two pieces You are to complete two pieces of course work which contributes to 30 % of the module overall marks. You need to work in a team of five members for the tasks. Task 1 (group)Task 2 (group) Prepare and present a presentation on the given topic. 1.one slide for each presenter, 2.not more than 30 minutes for the whole group to present. The presentation schedule will be published in week 2 Due : Starts from week 5 20 marks Case Study and IS proposal Students are to develop a proposal for IS based on the case study given. Further details in week 4 Due : week 12, 3 rd January 2014, 5 PM 70 marks

Assessment Summary AssignmentWeek PublishedDate of Submission% Group PresentationWeek 2Ongoing starting from week 5 30% Case Study and IS Proposal Week 5Week 12, 3 rd Jan 2014 QuizanytimeTo be announced10% Mid TermWeek 720%

2 In addressing the current industry needs for job ready graduates, it is imperative that teaching and learning approaches offered at schools today facilitates the development of 21st century skills. Researchers refer to 21st century skills as certain core competencies students should be able to demonstrate in order to survive today’s job market. Among the skills identified are knowledge building, digital literacy, problem-solving and innovation, self regulation, collaboration and skilled communication. (Trilling and Fadel, 2009; Cloud, 2010; Rotherham and Willingham, 2010). In addition to strong technical skills, employers are demanding for sound interpersonal skills in graduates (Kasim and Ali, 2010; Chang, 2004) Chang, M (2004). Why some graduates are more marketable than others? [Powerpoint Slides]. Cloud, J. (2010). "21st Century Skills." Technology (2010). Kasim, H and Ali, F (2010) English Communicative Events and Skills Needed At the Workplace: Feedback from the Industry. English for Specific Purposes Trilling, B., and Fadel, C. Partnership for 21st Century Skills.(2009). 21st century skills: learning for life in our times. Rotherham, A. J., and Willingham, D. T. (2010). “21st-Century” Skills. American Educator, 17. What is expected of you

Critical reflection Critical reflection – Tertiary education work demands higher level thinking Literature & other media review Literature & other media review – Multiple inputs - from many disciplines, with correct referencing (academic writing) – Avoiding plagiarism, take note of citations & references Teamworking Teamworking – Excellence comes from interaction & sharing Problem Solving Problem Solving – Applying your knowledge You must be able to demonstrate the following :

What is expected of you Behavioral Code Punctuality Punctuality Electrical devices/Mobile phones – do not disrupt the lesson Electrical devices/Mobile phones – do not disrupt the lesson Adherence to UNITEN rules & regulations Adherence to UNITEN rules & regulations Timely submission of assignments / projects / homework Timely submission of assignments / projects / homework Supporting document for being absent Supporting document for being absent – DO NOT conveniently get sick during important dates like mid term, final exam and presentation. Unless for a very-very strong reason such as being hospitalized, NO chance for a retake will be given.

What support is available for you Face-to-face Meeting (through prior appointment) Face-to-face Meeting (through prior appointment) – to lecturer’s address – to lecturer’s address UNITEN metalab UNITEN metalab Library Resources Library Resources Internet Resources Internet Resources

Questions?

Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members. WeekTitleGroup 5 (Thurs 14 Nov)The importance of information in business 1.Nanthinee 2.Malini 3.Kamsala 4.Sobana 5.Thevaraj 1.Tee Yi Wen 2.Qistina 3.Raja Nur ashikin 4.Mohd Syamil 5.Mohd Riduan Introduction to Network and Telecommunication – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization 1.Muhammad Hakim Mislam 2.Wan Muhammad Taufik 3.Kisheen 4.Mohd Halili 5.Muhammad Zulkarnain

Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members. WeekTitleGroup 6 (Thurs 21 Nov)Achieving competitive advantages by competing with IT 1.Menaga 2.Avineshwary 3.Lingeswary 4.Jee Geak Ying 5.Alexander 1.Toh Yi Jin 2.Amira Iffa 3.Yoshini 4.Nur Amalina 5.Abdul Hakim Introduction to Data Management – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization 1.Muhamad Nazrin Chong 2.Nur Zafirah Radzi 3.Mahfuza 4.Isna Empirewati 5.Hafsah Ismail

Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members. WeekTitleGroup 8 (Thurs 5 Dec)Benefits of having an Information System in organizations 1.Mohd Nazreen Azman 2.Nurul Aqilah 3.Maizatul Muzalika 4.Aimi Nadhirah 5.Norzafeera Amira 1.Vickneshwaren 2.Shanjevan 3.Fela Mexliyanti 4.Nor Hanis Amanina 5.Nur Hasnida Introduction to Network and Telecommunication – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization

Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members. WeekTitleGroup 10 (Thurs 18 Dec) What happens to organization without IS 1.Hong Kah Huat 2.Subhasree 3.Husam Osama 4.Raymandjit 5.Kiranjeet 1.Meganathan 2.Davakumaran 3.Vikash 4.Kalaiyarasu 5.Hafriz Introduction to Data Management – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization

Group assignment for Section 2 For section 2, as we only have 21 students in class we will allow for a smaller group (3 members per group) WeekTitleGroup 5 (Wed 14 Nov) The importance of information in business 1. Syahmi Ibrahim 2. Zulfaqar 3. Abdurrahman Hamirdin 6 (Wed 21 Nov) Issues in IS implementation in organization and ways to address them 1. Gunawathi 2. Asmaa’ 3. Siti Sofia 1.Mohamed Ali 2.Ibrahim Bashamikh 3.Safwan 8 (Wed 5 Dec) How can organizations use IT and IS to compete and achieve competitive advantages 1.Nurul Fathihah 2. Nurul Nadia 3.Abdulrahman Omar (Mon 16 Dec) Introduction to Network and Telecommunication – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization 1.Nur Fateen 2.Nur Idayu 3. Siti Fatimah Introduction to Data Management – looking at it from the perspectives of IS in organization 1.Amir Hossein 2.Abdul Halim Elah 3.