1. Information Systems in Organizations Introduction Brad N Greenwood, PhD MBA

2. Instructor Introduction

3. I am a member of the research faculty here at Temple.

4. Managing Expectations Complete Course Redesign last Fall This is a novel course, and likely unlike any other core course you will take The objective of the class is to increase engagement through a flipped classroom. You will acquire knowledge and skills that you will use in future classes and your career

5. Course Description Core concepts of MIS Systems Analysis – conceptual diagramming, process decomposition, & data modeling Enterprise Systems : ERP, SCM, CRM Platforms and Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence 5

6. Graded Components 6 In-Class Activities & Worksheets (approximately 24) * must be present in class to earn credit – no exceptions! 10% Learn IT! Assignments #1 – Digital Identity: Establish ePortfolio #2 - System Analysis: Creating Swim Lane Diagram #3 - SAP: System Walkthrough #4 - TBD #5 - Digital Identity: Networking and Analytics ** no late assignments accepted – no exceptions! 15% Midterm Exam #125% Midterm Exam #225% Final Exam25%

7. No Required Textbook Vs. All Readings are available online for free

8. No Required Textbook! The Upside Cost Currency of the material The Challenges Lots of different articles from: – Different authors – Different audiences – Different formats No author, editors, & reviewers making the connections for you

9. Build Your Own Study Guide During the course of the semester we will cover a wide range of topics. – Keeping them all in your head is challenging As a result, we will build a framework to help you study for the exams Documents are provided to help you do this

10. Build Your Own Study Guide For Each Assigned Reading Link to the article Your notes (in outline form) 3 key points (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3. 3 important details (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3.

11. Build Your Own Study Guide For Each Unit 3 connections you can make between the readings (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3.

12. Build Your Own Study Guide During Lectures – Students called upon at random to share info from their study guide In-Class Activities – Exam Prep – Students will share info from their study guides in small teams Preparing for Exams – You have most of what you need to ace the exams!

13. Course Topics Overview Unit 1: Introduction (weeks 1-2) Unit 2: Systems Analysis (weeks 3-4) – Midterm #1 (week 5) Unit 3: Organizational Systems part 1 (weeks 5-9) – Midterm #2 (week 10) Unit 4: Inter-organizational Systems / Platforms / AI (weeks 10-14) – Final Exam (finals week) 13

14. Course Packet In order to participate in the in class activities you NEED the course packet – This is not like how I NEED a baseball signed by Red Sox great Tim Wakefield and his knuckleball catcher Doug Mirabelli or my fiancée NEEDS each bride’s maid’s dress to be slightly different – This is actual need Where you can find this for $9.00 – Main Campus: Ritter Digital Print Center Room 234 Ritter Hall 215-204-1543 – Center City: The Center City Campus Bookstore – Ambler: The Ambler Campus Bookstore

15. ? What exactly do you mean by in-class activities? Working in small teams Develop deeper understanding of material Must be present to receive credit Must hand in completed worksheet to receive credit

16. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS In-Class Activity…

17. On to Unit 1!