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School of Computer & Information Sciences COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Name:

ITS 831 – Information Technology Importance in Strategic Planning Section - 05 Fall 2019 - First Bi-Term – Asynchronous Online Course

August 26th- October 17th

Professor:

Dr. Paul B. Czarapata

Residency Information:

No residency in this course

Contact Information:

Office Hours: By appointment

E-mail: paul.czarapata@ucumberlands.edu

Online Support (IT) and I-Learn Policy:

All members of the University of the Cumberlands’ community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/it/downloads/terms.pdf

Course Website:

Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/

Course Description:

This course focuses on the information technology (IT) leader’s collaborative roles working with an organization’s senior leadership, including aligning business strategy with IT strategy, acting as an equal contributor to the formation of organizational strategy, and integrating ethical policies and practices into an organization. Learners evaluate multidisciplinary research and practices related to leadership, organizational structures, and culture. Through the lens of complexity/chaos and change theories, learners analyze information technology’s role in contributing to organizational resiliency.

Course Objectives/Learner Outcomes:

Course Objectives/Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

· Explain what managers must know about both using and managing information.

· Explain the linkages between business and IT strategy, linkages between organizational and IT strategy, collaboration and individual work, and business processes.

· Explain the manager’s role and issues related to managing IT itself.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Books and Resources:

Required Text: Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 6th Edition. Burlington, MA: Wiley, 2016.

Course Expectations
Course Activities and Experiences:

Students are expected to:

· Be fully prepared for each class session by studying the assigned reading material and preparation of the material assigned.

· Participate discussions as assigned

· Complete specific assignments when due and in a professional manner.

· Take exams when specified on the attached course schedule

Academic Integrity:

At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The common forms of academic dishonesty include:

· Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without consent, or assisting another in such activities.

· Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or video presentations.

· Plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without proper documentation

Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the internet into assignments without properly citing the source of the material.

Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the student with the appropriate disciplinary body.

Attendance Policy:

Since this is an asynchronous online class there will be no mandatory class sessions, but you will be expected to complete weekly assignments. If you do not attempt the weekly coursework before the beginning of the following week, you will be considered absent from course that week. The University’s attendance policy is that on the third absence you will receive a grade of “F” for the course.

Disability Accommodations:

University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus Center, Student Services Office Suite, jacob.ratliff@ucumberlands.edu). When all paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term. Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.

Student Responsibilities:

· The only authorized electronic means of academic, administrative, and co-curricular communication between University of the Cumberlands and its students is through the UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is responsible for monitoring his/her University email account frequently. This is the primary email account used to correspond with you directly by the University; imperative program information is sent to this email account specifically from campus and program office.

· Students should check for e-mail and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary).

· Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed classes and make up missed work.

· Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or assignment schedule.

· Written work must be presented in a professional manner. Work that is not submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and will be returned as unacceptable.

· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.

· Students are expected to take the examinations on the designated dates. If you are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date and know in advance, you are to make arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If you miss the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as determined by your professor.

Deadlines and Dues Dates:

Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting deadlines, it is necessary to develop time management and organizational skills. Failure to meet the course deadlines may result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Writing Expectations:

Learning outcomes for candidates’ writing competencies include clarity of thought, discernment in planning and organization, and integration of evidence and criteria.

· The instructor expects that students will have knowledge of appropriate forms of documentation and use it where appropriate. APA format is required and style of notation to credit all sources that are not your own.

· There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.

· All assignments, unless otherwise instructed, should be submitted in APA format.

Participation Policy:

Study after study has linked successful academic performance with good class participation. Those who assume positions of responsibility must “show up” in order to be effective. Therefore, students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned topics in all areas (Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared Papers, etc.) to help process course material and/or to demonstrate understanding of course content. Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.

Academic Appeals:

Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)

Links to Support:

Orientation to I-Learn: Student training course on I-Learn, https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

Book Store: http://cumber.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=50059&catalogId=10001&langId=-1

Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/

Course Assignments and Evaluation

Evaluation Method:

Grading will be based on accumulated points of each graded requirement in the course distributed as described in the table below:

Required Assignments*

Assignment

Description

Weight

Practical Connection Assignment

Executive Program Practical Connection Assignment

At UC, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.

5%

Discussion Participation on Case Studies

Students will participate in discussion topics based on 3 case studies, contributing comments, questions and feedback to others as appropriate. Curiosity should manifest itself in the form of questions to others and learning as an expression of feedback demonstrating insight into and helping others comprehend concepts related to the practical application of technology approaches and strategies that have direct relevance to enabling business and organizational strategies.

20%

Exams (2)

Each exam will consist of multiple choice, short answer questions, discussion questions, and other security related questions. Exam items will be derived primarily from lectures and readings. Exams will be available through iLearn, but must be completed independently. See course calendar for tentative due dates.

75%

TOTAL

100%

Grading Scale:

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A= 90 – 100 (90% - 100%)
B= 80 – 89 (80% - 89%)

C = 70 – 79 (70% - 79%)

F < 69 (Below 69%)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND CONTENT OF COURSE

Syllabus Disclaimer: This syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for this course and the professor reserves the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within conditions affecting this course. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the students.

Weekly Topics:

Week

Weekly Topic

Reading

Assignment Due**

#1 Aug 26

Introduction and The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Chapter 1

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture, Introduction Discussion Post

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Chapter 2

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture, Discussion Post 1

#2 Sep 2

Organizational Strategy & Information Systems

Chapter 3

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

Digital Systems and the Design of Work

Chapter 4

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

#3 Sep 9

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Chapter 5

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

Architecture & Infrastructure

Chapter 6

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

#4 Sep 16

Security

Chapter 7

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture, Discussion Post

The Business of Information Technology

Chapter 8

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture, Discussion Post, Discussion Post 2

#5 Sep 23

Governance of Information Systems

Chapter 9

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

Information Systems Sourcing

MIDTERM DUE

Chapter 10

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture MIDTERM

Sep 29

Practical Connection Assignment Due

-

Complete Practical Connection Assignment

#6 Sep 30th

Managing IT Projects

Chapter 11

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture, Discussion Post 3

Business Intelligence, Knowledge Mgmt, & Analytics

Chapter 12

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

#7 Oct 7

Privacy & Ethical Considerations in Information Management

Chapter 13

Read Chapter, Watch Lecture

#8 Oct 14

FINALS WEEK

Final Available 10/7, Due 10/15

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