BU509       IT in Organizations

 ~ SYLLABUS

This course is divided into twelve modules. Each module is roughly analogous to a "class meeting" of a course delivered by traditional methods. Each module is briefly described below. Specific dates for each module for this particular course may be found at schedule.html. Details of each module are similarly found in their respective mod##.html files.

1. Introduction to the course: a face to face meeting at PSC MBA locations.
See also: mod1.html
Discussion notes #1
Reading for next time: Frenzel Chap1
Exercise for next time: Unix Tutorial exer1.html

2. Pursuing the nature of IT: On line
See also: mod2.html
Discussion notes #2
Reading for next time: Frenzel Chap 2 & 3
Exercise for next time: Set up homepage exer2.html

3. Grappling with Strategy and IT: On Line
See also: mod3.html
Discussion notes #3
Reading for next time: Frenzel Chap 4
Exercise for next time: Send resume file exer3.html

4. Hardware & Software Trends: On Line
See also: mod4.html
Discussion notes #4
Reading for next time: Frenzel Chap 5
Exercise for next time: Add links & images exer4.html

5. Telecommunications: On Line
See also: mod5.html
Discussion notes#5
Reading for next time: Frenzel Chap 6
Exercise for next time: Prep for mid-term exer5.html

6. Mid-term: On Line
See also: mod6.html
Discussion notes #6
Reading for next time: Frenzel chap 8
Exercise for next time:  None

7. Application Portfolio Management: On Line
See also: mod7.html
Discussion notes #7
Reading for next time: Frenzel chap 9
Exercise for next time: Creating Passwords exer7.html

8. Application Development:On Line
See also: mod8.html
Discussion notes #8
Reading for next time: Frenzel chap 9 & 10
Exercise for next time: Passwords II exer8.html

9. Managing Network Applications: On Line
See also: mod9.html
Discussion notes #9
Reading for next time: Frenzel chap 11
Exercise for next time: SQL I exer9.html

10. Management Issues: On Line
See also: mod10.html
Discussion notes #10
Reading for next time: Frenzel chap 13 &14
Exercise for next time: SQL I & FTP exer10.html

11. Final Exam: On Line
See also: mod11.html


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