MGT 3761 - Management Information Systems
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40864,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Tasha Geilhard
Email: tmgeilhard@ysu.edu
Course Description
3761. Management Information Systems. Study of information systems and their interaction with individuals and organizations, providing a basic understanding of hardware, software, and computer technology used in information systems. Prereq.: 2.5 GPA and junior standing. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor-Provided Reading and Online Content | Various | N/A |
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
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus; Module 1 Materials | T – In Class: Course Introduction; Th – Independent: Module 1: Managing Virtual Work & Teams | Review syllabus and course expectations. Tech News partner selection opens Aug. 25. Module Assignment 1 due Aug. 30. |
| 8/31 | Module 2 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 1: Managing Virtual Work & Teams; Th – Independent: Module 2: Creating Value with IT | Prepare for and complete Workshop 1 in class Sept. 1. Module Assignment 2 due Sept. 6. Continue Tech News partner selection. |
| 9/7 | Module 3 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 2: Creating Value with IT; Th – Independent: Module 3: Manage IT – Hardware | Tech News partner selection due Sept. 8. Prepare for and complete Workshop 2 in class. Quiz 1 (Modules 1–2) and Module Assignment 3 due Sept. 13. Semester Project group/topic selection and Project Outline/Progress Check open. |
| 9/14 | Module 4 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 3: Manage IT – Hardware; Th – Independent: Module 4: Manage IT – Software | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 3. Module Assignment 4 due Sept. 20. |
| 9/21 | Module 5 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 4: Manage IT – Software; Th – Independent: Module 5: Manage IT – Network | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 4. Semester Project Group Selection due Sept. 22. Module Assignment 5 due Sept. 27. |
| 9/28 | Module 6 Materials | T – Independent Workshop: Module 5: Manage IT – Network; Th – Independent: Module 6: Identify IT Opportunities | No in-person class Sept. 29. Complete Workshop 5 independently. Module Assignment 6 and Quiz 2 (Modules 3–5) due Oct. 4. |
| 10/5 | Module 7 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 6: Identify IT Opportunities; Th – Independent: Module 7: Collaboration Tools | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 6. Semester Project Topic Selection due Oct. 6. Module Assignment 7 due Oct. 11. |
| 10/12 | Module 8 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 7: Collaboration Tools; Th – Independent: Module 8: Digital Skills | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 7. Quiz 3 (Modules 6–7) and Module Assignment 8 due Oct. 18. |
| 10/19 | Module 9 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 8: Digital Skills; Th – Independent: Module 9: Selecting Industry Related IT | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 8. Project Outline / Progress Check due Oct. 20. Module Assignment 9 due Oct. 25. |
| 10/26 | Module 10 Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 9: Selecting Industry Related IT; Th – Independent: Module 10: Emerging Technologies | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 9. Module Assignment 10 due Nov. 1. |
| 11/2 | Semester Project Materials | T – In Class Workshop: Module 10: Emerging Technologies; Th – Independent: Semester Project | Prepare for Tech News presentations and Workshop 10. Quiz 4 (Modules 8–10) due Nov. 8. Continue Semester Project research and analysis. |
| 11/9 | Semester Project Materials | T & Th – Independent: Semester Project: Research, Analysis & Preparation | Work with group to complete research and analysis, finalize Written Report, and prepare Project Showcase Presentation. All project deliverables due prior to class Nov. 17. |
| 11/16 | __ | T & Th – In Class: Semester Project Showcase Presentations | Written Report and Showcase Presentation materials due prior to class Nov. 17. Be prepared to present and participate in presentation Q&A. |
| 11/23 | __ | T – In Class: Semester Project Showcase Presentations; Th – No Class: Thanksgiving | Be prepared for any remaining presentations Nov. 24. No class/coursework Nov. 26 – University closed for Thanksgiving. |
| 11/30 | Course Materials | Independent: Final Exam Preparation | Memo of Reflection (Bonus) due Dec. 1. Review course materials and prepare independently for the Final Exam. |
| 12/7 | Course Materials | Independent: Final Exam Preparation | Review course materials and prepare independently for the 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.