Bellevue University
BISC 445
Management of Information Systems
Prerequisite: Acceptance
in the Business Information Systems accelerated degree program.
Credit:
3 Credit Hours
Catalog
Description: This course
introduces and explores how accurate, timely, and instantaneous information
retrieval is used to support all organizational activities. This course emphasizes various managerial
support systems such as transaction processing, structured decision support and
knowledge systems.
Mission: The mission of the accelerated Business
Information Systems Program
is to provide the history, philosophy, knowledge, skills and tools that are
necessary for students in the professional field of Information Technology to
become successful supervisors, managers, and leaders in their chosen field.
Objectives: Students who
successfully complete this course should be able to:
1.
Recognize the importance of information processing.
2.
Identify the differences among information
retrieval systems.
3.
Identify the similarities and differences of
information support systems.
4.
List and explain external sources of input to the
organizational information system.
5.
Develop and utilize an information resource matrix.
6.
List the differences between and among the
operational characteristics of an organizational information system.
Course
Outline:
I.
Information systems and business functions (Objectives
1, 2, and 3)
A. Business
information systems.
B. Business
information technology.
II.
Information technology in business (Objective 4)
A. Telecommunications
and networks.
B. Data
and knowledge management.
C. Information
needs.
D. Decision
support systems.
III.
Planning information systems (Objectives 5 and 6)
A. System
development.
B. System
acquisition.
C. System
risk, recovery, and security.
General Assignments and
Evaluation of Student Work: Grading is based on the
quality, thoroughness, and timeliness of class discussions, class
presentations, and written assignments.
A student will only pass the course by participating in all class
sessions – actively, extensively, and thoroughly – as well as submitting all
written assignments on time, and in a thorough and professional manner.
Assessment
of student progress is based upon satisfactory completion of all assignments
during the course. Specifically, the
student is required to demonstrate acquisition of the factual knowledge
contained in the assigned readings through class discussions and by competency
displayed in writing. Class
participation/interaction, reflection of student and instructor comments and
discussion are also evaluated for assessment purposes. Critical thinking is also assessed by
examining the student's approach to problem analysis, decision making, and
problem solving.
Course/Program
Assessment: In
accordance with the stated objectives, assessment will occur at the self, peer,
and instructor levels. Students will be
assessed by the completion of written assignments, oral projects, and group
discussions.
Signatures:
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Originator Date
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Program Director Date
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Academic Review
Committee Date
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Dean, College of
Professional Studies Date
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Provost Date
