Indiana University

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Course Syllabus

V369
Managing Information Technology
Lecture Section 13130
Fall, 2nd Eight Weeks, 2021

 

Instructor: T.C. Bradley

E-mail: bradleyt@iu.edu
Office: Cyberinstructure Building, 2715 E. 10th Street
Phone: 855-5746
Mailbox: SPEA 412
Office Hours: By appointment

Administrative Assistant: Steven Watkins, SPEA 230, 5-7980, 

Lectures: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:45PM-9:15PM GA 1122
 

Course Description and Objectives:

 

This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of managing information systems within a private, public or non-profit organization. The course is intended to provide students with a management perspective of information technology and to help them understand the fundamental requirements of designing, implementing and guiding technology in an organization. Students will be introduced to important policy issues of: privacy, computer crime, computer security and others. The successful student will develop an appreciation for what is required to build, and operate information systems and what makes those systems important, or not, to an organization. Successful students will develop an understanding of how to approach information technology to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

 

The general objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the concepts and practices:

1. Basic understanding of information systems theory and management.
2. Introduction to information system design, implementation and on going support.
3. Awareness and familiarity with information system policy regarding appropriate use, security, and privacy, etc.
4. Familiarity with assessing costs and benefits of implementing information systems

 

Administration:

We will use Canvas to organize the course. Canvas contains this syllabus, the course calendar and assignments (with due dates), as well as exam dates and grading information.

 

Prerequisites:

This course is not designed to teach students how to use computer applications, nor are you expected to be computer programmers. However in order to be successful in this course, basic computer literacy and at least an introductory level, or familiarity, with organizational behavior and management are required.

 

Basic Computer Literacy:

This course assumes students have some experience with computer systems and, at minimum, basic computing skills. This course will NOT teach basic computer literacy or skills. All students must know how to use: e-mail, CFS, Canvas and other websites. It is also assumed you have some experience, and a working understanding of: MS Word, MS Access and/or MS Excel and PowerPoint. If you have any concerns or doubts about your computing skills please come and speak with me immediately.

 

Basic Understanding of Management, Operations and Organizations:

This course is all about information systems in management, operational, and organizational contexts. Students should have some understanding of organizations and management principals.

 

Required Text:

Brown/De Hayes/Hoffer/Martin/Perkins, 2012.  Managing Information Technology, 7th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Other reading may be assigned and will be available online.

 

Course Policies

 

Student Academic or Personal Misconduct:

Academic and personal misconduct by students in this class are defined and dealt with according to the procedures in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct.

Any instance of cheating or plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course. There will be no exceptions.

 

Attendance and Participation:

Class participation is vital for your success in this course. You can’t participate if you don’t show up.  Absences will be excused for documented medical reasons and published, university-sanctioned events.  Documentation for all excused absences is the responsibility of the student.

Examples of NON-excused absences include, but are NOT limited to: work, interview, exam for another class.

 

Late Assignments:

All assignments must be turned in by the announced due date and time. In general, late assignments will not be accepted. If an assignment is accepted late, there will be a ten point deduction per day (weekends equal one day). Exceptions may be made for a documented emergency or with prior approval.

 

Exams:

No make-up exams will be administered. If an exam is missed, the student may opt to complete an alternate assignment within one week of the missed exam or take a zero for the missed grade. All exam dates and locations will be announced in Canvas and in class.

 

Case Studies:

Case studies will be assigned from the book and listed on the class schedule on Canvas. Unless otherwise stated in advance, case study assignments will be submitted on Canvas. The assignment will be available on Canvas one week prior to the due date and will be unavailable soon after the due date. You will provide complete answers to the case study questions in the book, in complete sentences. It is vital in an information technology position that you be able precisely communicate your ideas.

 

Grading

IMPORTANT: Grades will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent (0.1%). Letter grades will then be assigned according to the schedule above. Example: 82.96% rounds to 83.0%, which is a B. 79.94% rounds to 79.9% which is a C+.

 

Assignment Points

 

Exams (3 @ 200 pts) 600 Case Studies (2 @ 150 pts) 300 Class participation 100 Total points 1000
Grade % of Total Points A+ 100% - 98.0% A 97.9% - 93.0% A- 92.9% - 90.0% B+ 89.9% - 87.0% B 86.9% - 83.0% B- 82.9% - 80.0% C+ 79.9% - 77.0% C 77.9% - 73.0% C- 72.9% - 70.0% D+ 69.9% - 67.0% D 66.9% - 63.0% D- 62.9% - 60.0% F 59.9% or less