MGT 3761 - Management Information Systems
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40061,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ryan Geilhard
Email: rbgeilhard@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | No required textbook for this class. See notes below. |
There is no textbook for this course! Instead, we will utilize a wide array of materials from the internet such as news articles, corporate websites, business journals, videos, etc.
This course will use Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System(LMS). Log in to https://ysu.blackboard.com to find the syllabus, course content, assignments, and assessments. It is your responsibility to ensure you successfully gain access to our course in Blackboard on the first day of class. If you need any assistance, please reach out to me via e-mail or the YSU IT Service Desk at 330-941-1595.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Course Introduction | |
| Wed | 8/26 | IS in the Organization | |
| Mon | 8/31 | IS to Create Competitive Advantage | Tech News Updates Start (Check schedule) |
| Wed | 9/2 | IS to Improve Business Processes | |
| Mon | 9/7 | *** NO CLASS *** (Labor Day) | |
| Wed | 9/9 | Hardware, Software, & TCO | Due 9/9 at 11:59pm: Quiz 1 |
| Mon | 9/14 | Internet, Web, and Networking | |
| Wed | 9/16 | E-commerce | Due 9/16 at 11:59pm: Assignment - Workplace Technology Solution (WTS) - Written Memo |
| Mon | 9/21 | Usability | |
| Wed | 9/23 | Work Session for Project Phase 1 | Due 9/23 at 11:59pm: Quiz 2 |
| Mon | 9/28 | *** NO CLASS *** (Educause 2026) | |
| Wed | 9/30 | *** NO CLASS *** (Educause 2026) | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | |
| Wed | 10/7 | BI – Business Intelligence | |
| Mon | 10/12 | ERP: Concepts, Integration, Challenges | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Project Phase 1 Presentations – ALL GROUPS (1-12) | Due 10/14 at 8am: Phase 1 - Group Project Proposal |
| Mon | 10/19 | IS Operations and Investments | Due 10/19 at 11:59pm: Quiz 3 |
| Wed | 10/21 | IS Infrastructure and Architecture | |
| Mon | 10/26 | IS Failure and Business Continuity Planning | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Database Capabilities and Concepts | Due 10/28 at 11:59pm: Quiz 4 |
| Mon | 11/2 | Corporate Data Management | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Data Integration and Accessibility | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Data Quality, Security, Privacy | Phase 2 - Group Opportunity Identification |
| Wed | 11/11 | *** NO CLASS *** (Veterans Day) | |
| Mon | 11/16 | IS Systems Development | Due 11/16 at 11:59pm: Quiz 5 |
| Wed | 11/18 | Making the Business Case for IS | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Managing Internationally Outsourced IS Projects | |
| Wed | 11/25 | *** NO CLASS *** Thanksgiving-Eve | |
| Mon | 11/30 | Project Phase 3 Presentations – Groups (7-12) & Final Exam in class review | Phase 3 - Group Final Report |
| Wed | 12/2 | Project Phase 3 Presentations – Groups (1-6) & Final Exam in class review | |
| Mon | 12/7 | Final Exam 8:00-10:00 | Due 12/7 at 10am: Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.