Faculty Contact Information:
Robert E. Mann
Email: mannr@bunt.com
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Consultation:
Fifteen minutes before and after class or by appointment. Contact anytime via email.
Early Webtycho: 4-18 June 2007
Face-2-face: 19-22 June 1830-220 hours
23-24 June 0900-1600 hours
Late WebTycho: 25 June-28 July 2007
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Required Texts and Readings:
Text used exclusively in this course --
Wheelen, T. L. & Hunger, J.D. (2006). Strategic management and
business Policy (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Note: Your instructor may require you to purchase one or more case studies for use in this course from the Harvard Business School or the Kennedy School of Government at a cost of approximately $2.95 per case. Both of these sources are available on the Internet. You will be given complete instructions should these additional case studies be required in your section.
Text used in multiple courses --
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington DC: Author.
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Supplementary Readings:
The standard for papers in the graduate program is the APA style. All participants in this course and all graduate INSS, MGMT, PUAD, and ECON courses should have a copy of the style guide:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edi.). Washington DC: Author.
All graduate students should be prepared to utilize theUMUC online library. The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students' research and writing skills.
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Recommended Journals:
A variety of full-text, online, free-of-charge and pay-per-view academic journals are listed on the PA Webboard (http://webboard.ed.umuc.edu/~pa).
Publications of the various professional societies (such as ACM -- the Association for Computing Machinery, the IEEE Computing Society, and the various management professional societies) are strongly recommended. In addition, there are many trade journals (such as eWEEK) that MIS professionals should become familiar with, many of these being published both weekly and on-line.
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Course Description:
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3 semester hours credit. (Formerly INSS 620.) Prerequisites: All undergraduate prerequisites and INSS 540, INSS 640, or permission of the Program Director. Examines the issue of linking business performance with information systems technology. Alternative structures for matching the information system organization with the overall organization are discussed and evaluated. Planning mechanisms and strategies are examined. Behavior and legal issues that relate to information systems management are addressed. Case studies are used to expose students to information systems policy issues. Students in the public administration program are not eligible for INSS 720.
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Course Goals:
As a required, advanced, course in the Master of Science in MIS, this course builds on previous coursework and professional experience to focus on high level strategic and policy decisions. Upon completion of the course, participants should have an understanding of:
- Principles of strategic management,
- Strategy formulation and environmental scanning, and
- The process of policy evaluation.
- The processes involved with policy implementation and evaluation.
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Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of concepts, research, and theories concerning strategic management.
- Develop and apply a framework of analysis for practical problem solving.
- Develop conceptual skills integrating management issues in public and commercial organizations.
- Develop an appreciation for problems associated with globalization of the economy.
- Develop abilities to analyze, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the performance of people responsible for strategic decisions.
- Improve research capabilities and critical thinking required for strategic policy formulation and evaluation.
- Recognize and apply appropriate ethical standards as part of the strategic management process.
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Grading Information:
Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:
- A 90%
- B 80 – 89%
- C 70 – 79%
- F Below 70%
Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade F is used to designate academic failure. F(n) is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog, available online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs/ or in your local Education Center.
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Course Requirements:
Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society. In order to maximize your graduate educational experience in general and this course in particular, you are required to:
The student's practice and development of critical thinking is a major factor in the final course grade awarded. To this end this intensive course requires academic achievement pursuant to activities weighted by the following scale:
Participation (Attendance, Timeliness and Preparedness) 5%
Mid-Term Examination 20%Final Examination 20%
Case studies:
One mini case (3-4 pages 5%
Two medium cases (2x15) (8-10 pages each) 30%
One long case (more than 15 pages) 20% Total 100%
Attendance, Grades and Late Arrivals for Class: Attendance is mandatory! Students who arrive late for class violate the UMUC/BSU policy on the total number of teacher-student contact hours required for award of graduate credit in the intensive teaching format. Students who arrive late miss lecture material and decrease their class participation thereby affecting their learning and course grade.
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Description of Course Requirements:
- In this eight-week, intensive format class a student may earn a total of three credit hours by attending classes held during a single calendar week from Tuesday through Friday evenings from 1830-2200 hours, and then on Saturday and Sunday from 0900-1600 hours.
- The intensive class session is preceded by required preparatory study that will consist of both reading and writing assignments. Guidance prior to the class is via the course syllabus and email interaction with the professor and the UMUC/Bowie State University Graduate Programs staff. A virtual Web Tycho classroom will be made available for student-teacher and student-student interaction during the class and post class assignments.
- The student must spend the time after the class has been declared a "Go" prior to the first class session preparing for the course. Up to a month's time after the last class session will be allowed to complete the course examination and the three case studies. How many hours a student actually spends depends accomplishing the course assignments will depend on background in the area, study and work habits, and other personal factors. Most graduate students spend two to three hours out of class for every hour in class.
- Pre-class case preparation, due during the first class meeting on Tuesday, 19 June: Research the H&W text as well as the Weiss et al. On Wednesday, 20 June be prepared to discuss the Nike, Inc. case.
- Participate in classroom discussions: A successful student will come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner. Reading assignments are to be accomplished before the class session in which they are to be discussed, applied, and analyzed.
- Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your research and case analyses in-group settings in a professional manner. In this intensive course, well-prepared oral presentations accompanied by appropriate notes will be the standard.
- In-class case study discussions: Students will read and prepare the assigned cases for oral discussion, analysis, and critique in a group setting. Students are further required to prepare written case discussion notes for their own use.
- Write graduate level papers or case studies: A student is required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Moreover, all students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with current UMUC-Europe/BSU standards regarding plagiarism. Academic dishonesty in any of its forms will not be tolerated.
- Students are also required to complete three study cases during the month following the final in-class session. The intensive format allows employed adults, especially active duty military, to take courses, which fit into their busy schedules.
- Complete two written examinations: The examination process in this class will assist you in developing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary to successfully passing the comprehensive exam required of all graduate students. The midterm exam will be an in-class closed book exercise; the final exam will be administered as a take-home, open book exercise following the last class meeting.
Successful graduate students in American universities dedicate approximately three hours of preparation/study time for every hour spent in the face-to-face classroom. Thus, the following course requirements were developed on the assumption that students would be prepared to spend approximately 150 hours of their own time working on them. In an 8-week term, that is the equivalent of a half-time job. Most 14-week graduate distance education courses require at least 10 hours per week of dedicated time, plus time spent in the virtual classroom.
Participate in classroom discussions: You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner.
Complete graduate level projects or programming assignments, write graduate level papers or case studies: You are required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC, UMUC-Europe or BSU), partially or in its entirety, is not acceptable in this course and will result in an automatic failure on the assignment.
Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your results in a professional manner. In a face-to-face course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material. In a DE class, this means creating a visual/textual presentation for your instructor and classmates.
Complete one or more written examination(s): The examination process in this class will assist you in developing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for successfully passing the comprehensive exam required of all graduate students. The examination questions used for this course will either be taken directly from past comprehensive exams or written as though to be included on a comprehensive exam.
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Course Schedule:
This schedule presents the outline of class assignments for the concentrated format.
Pre-Class, 4 - 18 Jun: Read Hunger & Wheelen (H&W) 1-7 and chapter 15 and Weiss, chapters 1-2.
-- Study Case 1: "Tech Data Corp. #36" H&W, prepare notes for in-class discussion and presentation.
Tuesday evening 19 Jun: H&W Chapters 1 and 15 -- Course intro; Chapter1 and discuss Nike case based on Suggestions for Case Analysis, Chapter 15.
Wednesday evening 20 Jun: H&W Chapters 2-3
Thursday evening 21 Jun: H&W Chapters 4-5
Friday evening 22 Jun: H&W Chapters 6-7; Weiss et al. #1
Saturday morning 23 Jun: Midterm Exam, Chapters 1-7
Saturday afternoon 23 Jun: H&W Chapters 8-10; Weiss et al. #2
Sunday morning 24 Jun: H&W Chapters 11-12; Weiss et al. #11
Sunday afternoon 24 Jun: H&W Chapters 13-14; Weiss et al. #12, First case (mini) due.
Post Class 25 Jun - 28 Jul: Final Exam (take home); Three case studies, (two medium and one large)
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Academic Policies:
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The University has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps prevent plagiarism from internet resources. I may be using this service in this class by either requiring students to submit their papers electronically to Turnitin.com or by submitting questionable text on behalf of a student. If you or I submit part or all of your paper, it will be stored by Turnitin.com in their database throughout the term of the University's contract with Turnitin.com. If you object to this temporary storage of your paper, you must let me know no later than two weeks after the start of this class. Please Note: If you object to the storage of your paper on Turnitin.com, I may utilize other services to check your work for plagiarism
The official university policy on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/policy/aa15025.shtml. Section I.C. states: "Faculty may determine if the resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of course work. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi. If the resubmission of course work is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabi."
Please refer to Description of Course Requirements for specific information on how resubmissions will be treated in this course.
Students with disabilities should contact the appropriate support office at UMUC-Europe.
Jan Keller, Director of Student Services
UMUC-Europe, Heidelberg
Phone: +49-6221-378299
Email: edstudent_svc@ed.umuc.edu
Mailing Address: Unit 29216, APO AE 09102 OR Im Bosseldorn 30, D-69126 Heidelberg, Germany
Please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Code of Civility
Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center.
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Faculty Bio:
I will be your instructor for the next several weeks. I grew up in the northern Rocky Mountain area where I obtained my education through the undergraduate level. I spent some time in the military: in command field artillery units, teaching, various staff jobs as a human resource manager, comptroller, special operations, manpower staffing and other odd jobs in several parts of the world. The opportunity become available to join private industry, so for eight years I worked for various companies ranging in size from 4 to 45,000. In private industry the jobs were varied: as an analyst, functional expert, project leader, resource management and human resource manager. My current full-time job is as an adjunct instructor for UMUC Europe at the undergraduate and graduate level. I have been teaching for over twenty years in the European program.
UNIVERSITIES
1958 - 1962 Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Bachelor of Science (BS), Liberal Arts;
1973 - 1976 Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Master Science in Business Administration (MSBA);
1980 - 1981 Boston University, Boston Massachusetts Master of Education (MEd);
1983-1988 University of Southern California Doctorate of Education (EdD)
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