1. MBA 5670 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(Monday 8/22/2016)
Abdou Illia, Ph.D.

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Textbook
Business Driven Technology by Paige Baltzan, McGraw Hill, U.S., 2015
Book site (includes Plug-ins not in the textbook):

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

7. Grading 2 Regular Exams 200 points 1 Final Exam 100 points
Written
Cover subjects learned during previous weeks
1 Final Exam points
Case Studies & Exercises (~5) 100 points
Research Assignments points
Case Presentation
Quizzes & D2L Discussions TBD
TOTAL

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Class Material D2L: Notes, quizzes, discussions, dropboxes
Syllabus
Class Notes
Assignments
Grades

12. Instructor Assistance
Phone:
Office Hours:
MW: 2:00-3:00 PM
T: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
and by appointment
6:00 – 6:30 PM (Parkland)