Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
You need (1) a computer, (2) wireless Internet connection, and (3) Web-camera and microphone in class. We will use computers regularly in class time. Given the nature of this course, you should have a well-functioning computer with the following software installed to each class.
- Power BI. We will use Power BI for the analytics/visualization lab. Details regarding how to download and use Power BI will be available in Canvas.
- MS Access. MS Access (on a virtual machine) will be made available for those (for example, Mac users) who don't have it yet, free of charge.
Course Materials
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- Guiding the Digital Transformation of Organizations [GDTO] (2nd Edition), by Sambamurthy and Zmud, Legerity Digital Press. (The entire book is now open source. You can download the full book on Canvas. Chapters will be made available in the course modules as well.)
- Other additional materials including extra readings and cases will be made available in Canvas.
Note: I expect everyone to have read all assigned materials prior to class. Questions for the quizzes and final exam will largely reflect the issues addressed in the reading and associated class discussion and exercises.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Group Project |
One group project on emerging/disruptive technology. |
30% |
| Quizzes |
Three in-class quizzes will be administered. |
15% |
| Lab Reports | Two lab reports will be assigned. | 20% |
| Final Exam | A final exam will be administered in the last class. | 20% |
| Participation |
Participation is essential for this course. |
15% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
Grading will be based on a standard scale: (A=90+, B=80+, C=70+, D=60+, F=60-)
Course Components
Group Project
We have one group project on emerging/disruptive technology. Each group consists of around 6 or 7 people. The group will work together on a project about emerging technology. The deliverables will be a report and a presentation. Details will be available in class.
Quizzes
Three in-class quizzes will be administered. Each quiz takes up to 25 minutes.
Lab reports
Two lab reports will be required. Details about the lab reports will ab available in class. Each report is due in each week.
Participation
Participation is essential for this course. Therefore, a significant factor in determining grades will be the degree to which you participate in class.
The Participation grade is computed as follows:
Attendance – 50%, Active participation in class activities – 40%, Professionalism – 10%.
10% of your participation points will be deducted for each absence, failure to participate in labs and other class activities, and deficiencies in professionalism (such as improper laptop use, talking in class, arriving late or leaving early, etc.). To get a full participation score, you also need to participate in class activities and discussions very actively.
Bonus Credit
One or two bonus credits may be available for participation in research projects and/or the attendance of professional development events. Opportunities will be suggested throughout the semester.
Weekly Schedule
(Note: The content of this schedule may be adjusted throughout the semester)
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Wk |
Date |
Topic |
Text / Notes |
Note |
|
1 |
May 17 |
· Course Introduction · Topic 1: What is an information system? |
Required reading: · Syllabus · GTDO: Appendix and Basic Concepts Optional readings: |
In class: · Discuss the syllabus · Lecture: Basics of information systems? After class: · Introduce yourself on Canvas · Participation in Discussion on “Tech of the Week” · Form your own group |
|
2 |
May 24 |
· Digital Strategy Fundamentals · Case study: GUESS?, INC.
|
Required reading: · GTDO: Chapters 1 & 2 |
In class: · Wrap-up of Discussion on Basics of IS · Lecture: Digital Strategy · Group project released. After class: · Participate in discussions on: o the case study (GUESS) o tech of the Week · learn the topic and take Quiz 1 (Basics of IS and Digital Strategy) · Kick off the group project |
|
3 |
May 31 |
· Network Ecosystem · Case study: Prosper |
Required Reading: · GTDO: Chapter 6 · Hagiu_2014_SMR_Strategic Decisions for Multisided Platforms |
In class: · Review of Quiz 1 · Cast study discussion wrap-up: GUESS · Lecture: Network ecosystems After class: · Learn the topic and take Quiz 2 (network ecosystem) · Participate in discussions on o Tech of the Week o the case study (Prosper) · Continue the group project |
|
4 |
June 7 |
· Data and information · Basic System: Database Systems & Concepts (DBMS)
|
Required Reading:
Database Basics: What is a database, Databases for Beginners (relational database, primary key, foreign key, query, SQL, SQL Select statement, etc.) |
In-class: · Review of Quiz 2 · Lecture: database system After class: · Participate in discussion on: Tech of the Week · Continue the group project
|
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5 |
June 9 (Friday) |
· Lab on Relational database using MS Access |
Same as the above |
In-class: · Lab on relational database After class: · Learn the topic and take Quiz 3 (database) · Complete the lab and submit the lab report · Participate in discussion on: Tech of the Week
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6 |
June 14 |
· Business analytics · Lab: Power BI |
Required Reading: · (Book chapter) Turban et al, chapter_introduction · Big Data, Analytics and the Path from Insights to Value |
In-class: · Review of Quiz 3 · Lecture: business analytics · Lab on Power BI
After class: · Complete the lab and turn in a lab report (Power BI) · complete the group project |
|
7 |
June 21 |
· Group presentation: Emerging/Disruptive technology · Review for final exam |
Optional readings: · Generative AI: Yes, AI Increases Productivity, Study Suggests · Case: IoT Garage Door Opener Case Study · How blockchain technology could change our lives · Blockchain as Radical Innovation Case Study · Internet of Things Convenience vs privacy Videos: · What Digital Transformation Means for Business (video) · Leading your company’s Digital Transformation (video)
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In-class · Group project presentation · Guideline for final exam |
|
8 |
June 28 |
· Final exam |
· Administrated on Canvas in class |
In-class: · Final exam |
Course Policies
Communication
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Late Policy
On-time submission of assignments is expected. If you have well-documented special reasons (e.g., illness or special events), contact the instructor before the deadline for an extension. Without special reasons, 10% of an assignment's grade will be deducted for each day of lateness.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
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Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
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Students with disabilities must be registered with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
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Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Student Grievances
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Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or their authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user's access to some or all of the university's computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Course Summary:
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