TROY UNIVERSITY MASTER SYLLABUS SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS IS 3310 Global Electronic Business

Prerequisites

Pre-Business Core, IS 2241.

Vision Statement

The Sorrell College of Business will be a recognized and respected leader for quality and flexibility in the delivery of business education that prepares graduates to succeed in the global business environment.

Mission Statement The Sorrell College of Business supports the Troy University mission by preparing our diverse student body to become ethical professionals equipped to compete in the global business environment. To achieve this, our faculty, staff, and administration will:

1) provide quality education in global business through our undergraduate and graduate programs, delivered around the world through face-to-face and online environments, to traditional, non-traditional, military, and international students; 2) contribute to the development and application of knowledge focused on applied business, learning, and pedagogical research; 3) provide service to the University, business and professional organizations, and our communities through individual involvement, business outreach, and our centers for research.

Description

Introduction to the types of information systems used in the global business environment, with an emphasis on describing how information systems support operations and are used to make business decisions.

Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook. The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance. 1 August 2005 Student Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the categories, components, and functions of computers and the building blocks of global information systems, including input, output, storage, data management and telecommunications. 2. Describe the activities and issues involved in the development and implementation of global information systems, including the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance and operational issues. 3. Discuss the legal, moral and ethical issues related to global information systems. 4. Discuss the security issues related to global information systems. 5. Explain the strategies in using Enterprise Systems to support business decisions and operations including E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management in a global environment. 6. Explain the strategies in using managerial support systems (MIS, DSS/BI, and KM) to support business decisions and operations in a global environment.

Purpose

To introduce information systems, including their applications, how organizations are managed efficiently by their intelligent use, and the social, moral, and legal implications of their use.

Approved Texts

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2010 or current). Essentials of Management Information Systems, (8th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Rainer, R, Turban, E., Introduction to Information Systems. Supporting and Transforming Business, 2nd edition or current, Wiley, 2008 or current.

Supplements

As deemed appropriate.