The University ofMississippi 

MIS-309 Management Information Systems
Spring 2008 Edition

Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 - 10:45
Conner Hall, Room 013
 

INSTRUCTOR:
Brian J. Reithel, PhD, CDP
Professor of Management Information Systems
Holman Hall 368
(662) 915-5469
Office Hours: T/Th 9:00-9:30 a.m., 10:45-11:30 a.m., or by appointment

Email: breithel@bus.olemiss.edu

Homepage: faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/breithel/


REQUIRED TEXT:

Using MIS
by David M. Kroenke
Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2007
ISBN: 0-13-143372-5.

Companion Website from the Publisher

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

Microsoft Office 2007: Excel (or any other new/current Excel reference book)
by Timothy J. O'Leary and Linda I. O'Leary
McGraw Hill, 2008
ISBN: 0-07-329452-7.

How Computers Work (Ninth Edition)
by Ron White
Que, 2008
ISBN: 0-7897-3613-6.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
The study of management information systems and decision support systems with a focus on computer-based model development techniques. This course also covers the relationship among advanced information technologies, business processes and organization performance. Prerequisite: Bus 230  

MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

The major objectives of this course revolve around helping the student:


TEACHING METHOD: EXAMS AND QUIZZES:: ASSIGNMENTS: PREPAREDNESS AND PARTICIPATION:

Obviously, the discussion regarding the syllabus topic of the day will come from the Kroenke text, Excel's built-in Help files, and/or individually-conducted web research.  It is important that you read this material before class so that you will be prepared to ask good questions and to gain additional professional insight from our conversations about these topics.

Also, during every week of the semester -- beginning on Tuesday, January 22nd and continuing through May 1st -- each student is also expected to bring a print-out of their "Favorite IT-related News Story" from the web.  Good sites for finding these types of stories include: Google News, CNet , BusinessWeek's Technology News , ComputerWorld, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Business 2.0, FastCompany, and more.
 

INCOMPLETE GRADES: STANDARDS OF HONESTY:


School of Business Administration Statement of Academic Integrity

    The School of Business Administration upholds honor and academic integrity in all of its teaching, research, and service activities.  All business faculty, staff, and students are charged with the responsibility to behave with personal and professional integrity and to refrain from dishonorable conduct.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students who have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or students who have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., should speak with the course instructor as soon as possible and contact Student Disability Services at 662-915-7128 with questions about such services. Further information can be found at www.olemiss.edu/depts/sds/.

COMPUTER LABORATORY ACTIVITIES:

GRADES:
SEMESTER GRADING:
 
Midterm One 15%
Midterm Two 15%
Midterm Three 15%
Assignments 15%
Preparedness and Participation 10%
Final (comprehensive)  30%

 



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