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BA 572 – ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WINTER 2006
[Schedule] [Project] [Readings] [PowerPoint]
COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: V.T. Raja
Office Bexell Hall 405
Phone (541) 737- 6058
Email: raja@bus.oregonstate.edu
Office hours Until Jan 19: Only by appointment
After Jan 19: Wednesday: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.; Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., and by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In order to compete effectively in the current global marketplace, organizations will need executives who are knowledgeable about both the opportunities and challenges associated with Information Technology (IT). This course will help executives better understand how to use IT effectively for the progressive growth of organizations and society. The lectures and readings will expose executives to a number of key concepts and timely issues related to the selection and deployment of IT applications within their organization.
TEXTBOOK
(Required) BA572 course packet.
(Optional) Allan Afuah and Christopher L. Tucci, “Internet Business Models and Strategies”
McGraw-Hill Publication (Customized Edition with text included and cases excluded).
ISBN: 0390-535524.
The customized edition of the textbook and the course packet can be obtained from the OSU bookstore. Students can expect weekly assigned and suggested readings from the textbook, from the course packet, and from the Internet.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Honesty: Individuals are encouraged to discuss the assignments out of class and share ideas. However, unless specified as a team assignment, each person must individually complete and submit his/her own work. The submission of work to be graded which is not your own will be considered a violation of the rules of academic honesty and will be dealt with in accordance with regulations of the University (see http://www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm). Possible penalties include, but are not limited to, a failing grade for the work in question, a failing grade for the course, and/or suspension from the College or University.
Behavior In Class: Behavior in class should be professional at all times. The atmosphere within the classroom should be the same as you might expect in a casual business meeting. People must treat each other with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive. Behaviors that are disruptive to learning will not be tolerated and may be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
Discrimination And/Or Harassment: Discrimination and/or harassment will not be tolerated in the classroom. In most cases, discrimination and/or harassment violates Federal and State laws and/or University Policies and Regulations. Intentional discrimination and/or harassment will be referred to the Affirmative Action Office and dealt with in accordance with the appropriate rules and regulations.
Unintentional discrimination and/or harassment are just as damaging to the offended party. But, it usually results from people not understanding the impact of their remarks or actions on others, or insensitivity to the feelings of others. We must all strive to work together to create a positive learning environment. This means that each individual should be sensitive to the feelings of others, and tolerant of the remarks and actions of others. If you find the remarks and actions of another individual to be offensive, please bring it to his/her attention. If you believe those remarks and actions constitute intentional discrimination and/or harassment, please bring it to the attention of your instructor.
Disabilities: Individuals with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have emergency medical information the instructors should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with us as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.
Arbitration: There will be a one-week arbitration period after graded items (projects, assignments, etc.) are returned. Within that one-week period, you are encouraged to discuss any assumptions and/or misinterpretations that you made on the activity that may have influenced your grade.
Attendance: If you are unable to attend a class session, it is your responsibility to acquire the class notes, assignments, announcements, etc. from a classmate. The instructor will not give private lectures for those that miss class. Missing announcements in class does not constituent a valid excuse for missing a course milestone. As a professional courtesy, it is expected that students unable to attend a class will give the instructor sufficient advance notice about their absence. In case of an emergency or sudden illness, the student is expected to contact the instructor as soon as possible.
Updates to Course: This course may involve extensive use of e-mail, COB public folder and website to notify individuals about (and announce changes to) lectures, readings and assignments. It is your responsibility to check all of the above resources frequently for course updates.
Submission of Assignments: Your performance in this course will depend on your ability to meet established milestones (that is, submit your work on time). If you have a legitimate personal emergency (e.g., health problem) that may impair your ability to turn in an assignment on time, you will be expected to take the initiative and contact the instructor before the due date/time (or as soon after your emergency as possible) to communicate the situation.
COURSE EVALUATION
Course Grades: The
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Grade: |
Percentage |
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Percentage |
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A |
93 to 100 |
C+ |
77 up to 80 |
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A- |
90 up to 93 |
C |
73 up to 77 |
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B+ |
87 up to 90 |
C- |
70 up to 73 |
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B |
83 up to 87 |
F |
Less than 70 |
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B- |
80 up to 83 |
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Evaluation Components: Individual grades will be based on a weighted average as follows: Category: Percent
Participation/Presentation/Quizzes 30%
Class Project 40%
Exam 30%
§ Participation: Participation scores will be evaluated based on the quality of each individual’s contribution to the classroom lecture/discussion and classroom conduct. Full participation points are not given merely for attendance; participation points must be earned. There are multiple components to participation:
· For some topics, specific discussion questions would be provided in advance based on assigned readings. Students may be called upon during class to answer a discussion question.
· Unannounced in-class exercises or quizzes are a component of participation points. However, quiz questions would be based on prior class discussions and or discussion questions provided in advance. Such quizzes would be open book/open notes. Sometimes quizzes may be group quizzes and may be designed to promote in-class discussions.
· Students may be expected to present some topics or case summaries in class. The ability of students to present effectively and answer questions posed by other students would be considered in assigning participation points. Students asking good questions and promoting in-class discussions would be given credit.
· Contribution to class discussions: If an individual comes to class every day, is polite, but does not make a strong attempt to participate, then that individual will earn low credit for class contribution (60% of contribution points). Individuals who contribute occasionally, but do not do much to advance the discussion will earn a somewhat higher grade (70-80%). Individuals who consistently contribute to the classroom discussions and advance discussions in a meaningful and productive way will receive the highest grades (90-100%).
§ Class Project: A team-based class project will be completed throughout the term and must be submitted by the last class period on Tuesday, March 14th (see [Project] for more details).
§ Final Exam schedule will be announced in class later in the term.
Weekly Schedule of Topics for BA572 – Winter 2006
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January 10, 2006 (Week # 1) |
IT Infrastructure; IT Architecture |
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January 17, 2006 (Week # 2) |
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January 24, 2006 (Week # 3) |
Alignment of IT and Business Strategy |
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January 31, 2006 (Week # 4) |
Alignment of IT and Business Strategy (Continued) |
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February 7, 2006 (Week # 5) |
Open Source Development |
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February 14, 2006 (Week # 6) |
IT Security – Technical Issues |
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February 21, 2006 (Week # 7) |
IT Security – Managerial Issues |
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February 28, 2006 (Week # 8) |
IT Outsourcing |
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March 7, 2006 (Week # 9) |
IT Investment and Management; Getting IT Right |
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March 14, 2006 (Week # 10) |
Course wrap up |
The above schedule is tentative and is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
See [Readings] for weekly readings and discussion questions (for weeks two through four of this course).