1. Information Systems in Organizations Introduction Leonard Nelson

2. Instructor Introduction About Me

3. Managing Expectations Complete Course Redesign last Fall Nobody teaches an intro class like this in Fox or in any other colleges! We will still face some challenges, plan on it! You will find the class engaging and fun!! You will acquire knowledge and skills that you will use in future classes and your career!!!

4. Course Description Core concepts of MIS Identify/analyze organizational systems & processes – conceptual diagramming, process decomposition, & data modeling Enterprise Systems : ERP, SCM, CRM Platforms & Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence 4

5. Graded Components 5 In-Class Activities & Worksheets (approximately 24) * must be present in class to earn credit – no exceptions! 10% Learn IT! Assignments #1 – Digital Identity: Establish ePortfolio #2 - System Analysis: Creating Swim Lane Diagram #3 - SAP: System Walkthrough #4 - Hour of Code #5 - Digital Identity: Networking and Analytics ** no late assignments accepted – no exceptions! 15% Midterm Exam #125% Midterm Exam #225% Final Exam25%

6. No Required Textbooks! Vs. An interesting collection of current, engaging readings that are freely available over the Internet

7. No Required Textbook! What you will love! How much does the typical textbook cost? No publisher that constantly changes editions so you can’t sell your old textbook How old is the majority of the material in a traditional textbook? What you will hate! Lots of different articles from: – Different authors – Different audiences – Different formats No author, editors & reviewers making the connections for you Life as a business professional does not have a textbook that you can turn to for the answers. This is how you will learn what you need to be successful in the real world

8. Build Your Own Study Guide Don’t ask for a study guide…make your own as we work through the material Document provided to help you do this

9. Build Your Own Study Guide For Each Assigned Reading Link to the article Your notes (in outline form) 3 key points (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3. 3 important details (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3.

10. Build Your Own Study Guide For Each Unit 3 connections you can make between the readings (1-2 sentences each) 1. 2. 3.

11. Build Your Own Study Guide During Lectures – Students called upon at random to share info from their study guide In-Class Activities – Exam Prep – Students will share info from their study guides in small teams Preparing for Exams – You have most of what you need to ace the exams!

12. Wikipedia (and other questionable sources) Is there any value to sources like Wikipedia in an academic environment? What are the risks? How timely and relevant can Wikipedia articles be? What is the value of crowdsourcing information? What is the role information technology plays in crowdsourcing of information? Can the benefits outweigh the risks if you understand them?

13. Course Topics Overview Unit 1: Introduction (weeks 1-2) Unit 2: Systems Analysis (weeks 3-4) – Midterm #1 (week 5) Unit 3: Organizational Systems part 1 (weeks 5-8) – Midterm #2 (week 10) Unit 4: Organization Systems part 2 (weeks 11-15) – Final Exam (week 17) 13

14. ? What is going to be so special about this class? It’s just another intro class? No overpriced, outdated textbooks Active learning Superficial knowledge vs. deeper understanding Use these techniques to look like a rock-star in your other classes Less is more! Less lecture, more activities Flipped Classroom

15. Course Site

16. http://community.mis.temple.edu/mis2101sec003sp16/

17. Course Support No Blackboard Diamond Peers Office Hours Email

18. Syllabus Review

19. Course Material Schedule In-Class Activities Assignments Study Guide Exams Gradebook

20. ? What exactly do you mean by in-class activities? Working in small teams Develop deeper understanding of material Must be present to receive credit Must hand in completed worksheet to receive credit Engaging

21. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS In-Class Activity…

22. On to Unit 1!

23. Information Systems in Organizations 1.1 The Modern Organization is a system and set of processes

24. The Organization Structure and Departments – Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Human Resources, IT Ordering a Computer – Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order (PO), Goods Receipt

25. Build Your Own Study Guide What is MIS? (read page contents and watch embedded videos) What is MIS? (read page contents and watch embedded videos) What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

26. ? What is MIS? What is an MIS System? Who works in MIS? How is MIS different from Computer Science? What do MIS people do? What type of programming do you do in MIS? What are the salary ranges for MIS professionals? What are the prospects for women in MIS? What is the current demand for MIS workers?

27. Some Definitions IT: all computer based information systems used by organizations and their underlying technologies IS: the interrelated components that collect, manipulate & disseminate data and info & provide feedback to meet an objective

29. What is MIS? Using information technology (IT) to solve business problems

30. The importance of MIS Information technology drives all businesses People who understand how information technology can improve business have a competitive edge Example: Customer Account

31. The Role of MIS AccountingFinanceSales Human Resources Production MIS is the “glue” that ties businesses together… …and uses the technology that makes business work.

32. What does an MIS professional do? Identify the technology needed to automate routine tasks Create systems that transform how a business operates Manage the systems for an organization

33. Build Your Own Study Guide Difference between IS, CS, and IT Difference between IS, CS, and IT What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

34. Build Your Own Study Guide Information Systems vs. Information Technology Information Systems vs. Information Technology What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

35. Isn’t it just computer science? Computer science is product-driven MIS is solution-driven Example: Create systems to deliver products to customers

36. Build Your Own Study Guide Strategic Uses of IT in Business Strategic Uses of IT in Business What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

37. MIS Career Paths Business Analyst Programmer Analyst Consultant Application programmer Project Manager Data Administrator Technical support Software Designer Fox MIS Students 100% Placement CIO CTO Systems Architect Data Analyst Security Analyst

38. IS Positions Rank Among the Best Jobs in America RankCareerJob Growth (10-year forecast)Median Pay 1Software developer32%$82,400 2Physical therapist30%$75,900 3Financial adviser30%$93,900 4Civil engineer24%$74,700 5Marketing specialist28%$52,200 6Management consultant24%$111,000 7IT consultant20%$96,500 8Database administrator20%$86,600 9Financial analyst20%$62,600 10Environmental engineer31%$81,200

39. Build Your Own Study Guide 10 Differences Between Working for a Startup vs. Corporation 10 Differences Between Working for a Startup vs. Corporation What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

40. Build Your Own Study Guide 11 Things to Consider Before Going to Work for a Startup 11 Things to Consider Before Going to Work for a Startup What are 3 key points from this reading? What are 3 important details from this reading? Students will be called upon at random

41. ? Who wants to work for a startup? Founders? Who’s footing the bills? Potential for the product or service? Risks/rewards of joining an early startup? Why do you want to work for a startup? Compensation? Any red flags? Corporate culture? Long hours? Hiring process?

43. LEARN IT! ASSIGNMENT #1 Reminder

44. Learn IT! #1 Digital Identity Management Due week 3 Create your e-Portfolio and connect it to Google Analytics

45. CONTRAST SYSTEMS AT START-UPS VS. MULTI-NATIONAL FIRMS In-Class Activity…