Basic Information

Faculty Shafayat Hossain Chowdhury (SHCy)

Mondays: 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM and Tuesdays: 12.00 PM to 1.00 PM

Office Hour
Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jpt-vwmu-emu

Contact Details Email: shafayat.hossain@ulab.edu.bd Cell Phone: 01716889385

Course Pre-requisites None

Department offering the course ULAB School of Business (USB)

Course Title Management Information System and E-Commerce

Course Code BUS 304 Credit 3 (Three) Term Fall 2021

Number of Lectures 17 Number of Tutorials 5 Number of Practical 2 Total 24

Course Details

1. Course Description
The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the role of Information Systems (IS) in enhancing
business process and in management decision making process across organizations. The course intends to focus on
topics such as management of digital firms, internet and information technology, e-business, emerging technologies,
enterprise applications, IT infrastructure and IT security.

2. Intended learning outcomes of the course (ILOs)

Importance of adopting IT based technology for business process
KNOWLEDGE

How a company can utilize the internet to conduct business

The emerging technologies and its importance in shaping the business world

Using Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables

SKILLS

Developing business plan for an online based business

Retrieving reports from database and its analysis

Positive approach towards the use of IT in daily life

ATTITUDE

Group dynamics and teamwork

Time management and working within deadlines

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3. Contents
Sl. No. Topic Number of Sessions

1 Introductory Class 1

2 Information Systems in Global Business 2

3 Global E-business and Collaboration, Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables 4

4 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy 2

5 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies 2

6 E-Commerce 5

7 Enterprise Applications 2

8 Securing Information Systems 2

9 Telecommunications, Internet, and Wireless Technology 2

10 Group Presentation 2

* The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus if necessary. Total 24

4. Teaching & Learning Method

Lectures and discussions based on lectures, assignments, group term paper, and group presentation

5. A. Assessment Schedule

Assessment 1 Assignment 1 Session Week 4

Assessment 2 Quiz 1 Session Week 5

Assessment 3 Assignment 2 Session Week 6

Assessment 4 Mid Term Assessment Session Mid Term Exam Week

Assessment 5 Quiz 2 Session Week 10

Assessment 6 Quiz 3 and Case Study Session Week 12

Assessment 7 Group Term Paper and Presentation Session Week 13

Assessment 8 Final Assessment Session Final Exam Week

B. Weights of Assessments
Assessments Percentage (%)

Mid Term Assessment 20

Final Assessment 25

Case Study 10

Assignments (Total 2) 5+5

Quizzes (Best 2 out of 3) 10 + 10

Group Term Paper & Presentation 8+7

Total 100

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C. Grading Policy
Mark Range Letter Grade Mark Range Letter Grade

90 and above A 65-69 C+

85-89 A- 60-64 C

80-84 B+ 50-59 D

75-79 B Below 50 F

70-74 B-

6. List of References

The lectures provided in class will serve as course notes. Students are expected to
Course Notes
keep themselves updated via Moodle.
Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J. P. (2018). Management Information Systems: Managing
Essential Books (Textbooks)
the Digital Firm. Pearson.
Bajaj, K. K. & Nag, D. (2006). E-Commerce: The Cutting Edge of Business. Tata
Recommended Reference Books
McGraw-Hill.

Periodicals N/A

Online Resources Will be communicated in class.

Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning

Computer or Laptop with Internet Access.

Course Policies and Procedures

Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend all the lectures.

Late Submission of Work: Students are requested to submit all assignments/term paper on due date. Late submissions
will not be accepted resulting in a 0 (zero) for that assignment/term paper.

Missed Assessments and Quizzes: Students are requested to appear for assessments/quizzes on due date and time.
Make-ups will be allowed only if there is valid medical emergency or family emergency. However, students should
communicate with the instructor regarding their emergency ASAP.

Unfair Means During Assessments: Any sort of unfair means during assessments will not be tolerated and might result i
in a 0 (zero) in that assessment or even an “F” grade.

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