Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4

Course Syllabus
College of Information Systems & Technology CMGT/445 Version 4 Application Implementation
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Course Description This course will cover the process and issues associated with the implementation of a computer application information system. Topics will include the processes associated with sponsor and stakeholder approvals, end user training, technical staff training, conversion from existing application(s) and integration into the information system production environment. This course will also examine the use of development and testing environments and the testing procedures related to the implementation of a computer application information system. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Valacich, J., & Schneider, C. (2012). Information systems today: Managing in the digital world (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4 Weekly Point Values Week One 09/11/2012 09/17/2012 Week 1 Discussion Questions and Participation Individual Assignment: Programmatic Assessment: BSIT Senior Survey Learning Team Assignment: Learning Team Charter Week Two 09/18/2012 09/24/2012 Week 2 Discussion Questions and Participation Individual Assignment: Managerial Issues Paper Learning Team Assignment: Outline of Business Case for Investment Week Three 09/25/2012 10/01/2012 Week 3 Discussion Questions and Participation Individual Assignment: Professional Associations Paper Learning Team Assignment: Business Case for Investment Paper Individual Assignment: Learning Team Evaluation Week Four 10/02/2012 10/08/2012 Week 4 Discussion Questions and Participation Individual Assignment: Implementation Plan Learning Team Assignment: Professional Association Presentation (preparation) Week Five 10/09/2012 10/15/2012 Week 5 Discussion Questions and Participation Individual Assignment: Resume Learning Team Assignment: Professional Association Presentation Individual Assignment: Learning Team Evaluation Assignment Totals Individual Classroom Participation Individual Assignments Learning Team Assignments Point Total

4 5 4 15 3 4 10 15 4 15 2 4 5 10 20 50 30 100

Week One: Aspects of Application Domains

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Objectives 1.1 Define the types of business environments. 1.2 Analyze principles of human-computer interactions. 1.3 Evaluate approaches to integrating domain-specific needs. Read the Week One Read Me First. Read Ch. 1, Managing in the Digital World, of Information Systems Today. Read Ch. 2, Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems of Information Systems Today. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Respond to two weekly Discussion Questions and Participate in class discussion with at least two postings on each of 4 days per week. Resource: Learning Team Charter Collaborate and complete a Learning Team Charter. Post the charter to the Individual forum of one team member. 4 of 7 Days 09/17/12 4 --

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Reading Reading Reading Reading DQs and Participation Learning Team Instructions Learning Team

Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4 Charter Learning Team Instructions Business Case for Investment (Preparation) Begin working on the Business Case for Investment assignment due in Week Three. Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments. Include the following information: Prototyping environments and processes Testing design to include procedures and standards Sources of accessibility (components invested in, such as web services, internet services provider, etc., without which users and customers do not have access to needed information) Integration Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials. Two references must be from periodicals and have identifiable authors. Specify in the paper how these articles relate to the subject matter in the paper. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Individual Programmatic Assessment Complete the Programmatic Assessment, BSIT Senior Survey by clicking the link on your student website. Post a screenshot of your completion to the Assignments Tab. 09/17/12 5

Week Two: Managing the IS Infrastructure

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Objectives 2.1 Identify issues with managing the IS infrastructure. 2.2 Identify industry standards to maintain configuration control. 2.3 Design training approaches to maintain confidence and adaptive maintenance. 2.4 Analyze the local and global impact of computing and design. Read the Week Two Read Me First. Read Ch. 3, Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services of Information Systems Today. Read Ch. 4, Enabling Commerce Using the Internet of Information Systems Today. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Respond to two weekly Discussion Questions and Participate in class discussion with at least two postings on each of 4 days per week. Write a 700 to 1,050 word paper discussing managerial issues associated with managing an organizations IS infrastructure. Include the following: Information related to configuration management and 4 of 7 Days 09/24/12 4 15

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Reading Reading Reading Reading DQs and Participation Individual Managerial Issues

Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4 preventative maintenance Industry standards in configuration management and control Training approaches to allow for adaptive maintenance and confidence. The effect of globalization on managing and IS infrastructure Cite 3 to 5 sources, including the textbook and course materials. Two references must be from periodicals and have identifiable authors. Specify in the paper how these articles relate to the subject matter in the paper. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Learning Team Rough Draft/ Outline Create an outline of your business case for investment, due in Week Three. Include a references page with 3 to 5 references formatted consistent with APA guidelines. Prepare an outline of the business case for technology investments. Note sources of accessibility and the different prototyping environments and processes. Please refer to Week 2 and 3 Learning Team Paper Explanation. 09/24/12 3

Week Three: Testing in the Business/Operational Product Line

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Objectives 3.1 Design testing procedures of a computer application information system. 3.2 Identify sources of accessibility, guidelines, and standards of testing. 3.3 Describe the prototype process and environment. 3.4 Explain integration into information system production environment. Read the Week Three Read Me First. Read Ch. 7, Enhancing Business Processes Using Information Systems of Information Systems Today. Read Ch. 9, Developing and Acquiring Information Systems, of Information Systems Today. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Respond to two weekly Discussion Questions and Participate in class discussion with at least two postings on each of 4 days per week. Write a 700-word paper on the types of professional organizations that would provide insight into the career field you are in or are interested in. Include in your paper at least two membership associations that promote advancements in your field of interest. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 4 of 7 Days 10/01/12 4 10

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Reading Reading Reading Reading DQs and Participation Individual Professional Associations

Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4 Learning Team Business Case for Investment Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper describing how to formulate and present the business case for technology investments. Include the following information: Prototyping environments and processes Testing design to include procedures and standards Sources of accessibility Integration Include at least 3 to 5 references, including the textbook and course materials. Two references must be from periodicals and have identifiable authors. Specify in the paper how these articles relate to the subject matter in the paper. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Please refer to Week 2 and 3 Learning Team Paper Explanation. Submit a learning Team Evaluation Form for your Week 2 and 3 learning team experience. Post the evaluation to your Individual forum. 10/01/12 15

Individual Learning Team Evaluation

10/01/12

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Week Four: Applying Effective Business Strategies

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Objectives 4.1 Identify business strategies for implementation. 4.2 Identify benefits and challenges of out-sourcing versus in-sourcing. 4.3 Explain the need for information development timelines and accuracy. Read the Week Four Read Me First. Read Ch. 6, Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems, of Information Systems Today. Read Ch. 8, Improving Supply Chains and Strengthening Customer Relationships Using Enterprise Information Systems, of Information Systems Today. Read Ch. 10, Securing Information Systems, of Information Systems Today. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Respond to two weekly Discussion Questions and Participate in class discussion with at least two postings on each of 4 days per week. Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Implementation Plan Template Create a 700 to 1,050 word implementation plan for your organization or for one of the Virtual Organizations. Include the following: Business strategies for implementation Both technology and human based safeguards used for information systems 4 of 7 Days 10/08/12 4 15

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Reading Reading Reading

Reading Reading DQs and Participation Individual Implementation Plan

Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4 Information comparing security requirements of out-sourcing and in-sourcing Timelines and the need for their accuracy Reference page Please use the Implementation Plan Template as a guideline for your papers content, but be sure to format your paper according to appropriate APA standards. Learning Team Professional Associations Presentation (preparation) Begin working on the Professional Associations Presentation due in Week Five. Compile a list of at least two professional associations per team member that you feel will provide the best resources and career guidance, including their websites and an overview of the organization. Please refer to Week 4 and 5 Learning Team Paper Explanation. 10/08/12 2

Week Five: Professional Development

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Objectives Reading Reading Reading DQs and Participation Individual Resume Learning Team Professional Association Presentation Individual Learning Team Evaluation Copyright
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5.1 Identify opportunities to maintain current knowledge of systems design, integration, and testing. Read the Week Five Read Me First. Review the IS&T College Professional Organizations link on the student website. Review this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Respond to two weekly Discussion Questions and Participate in class discussion with at least two postings on each of 4 days per week. Develop a resume using a 2-page resume format. You may also use a web-based portfolio containing samples of your work and courses you have taken. Create a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that describes the information gained by each team members professional organization paper. Highlight the associations that you feel will provide the best resources and career guidance. Please refer to Week 4 and 5 Learning Team Paper Explanation. Submit a learning Team Evaluation Form for your Week 3 and 4 learning team experience. Post the evaluation to your Individual forum. 4 of 7 Days 10/15/12 4 5

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Course Syllabus CMGT/445 Version 4

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