DLS-College of Saint Benilde
School of Management and Information Technology
Information Management Program
As of the 2nd Trimester SY 2007-2008
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE : VERTSOL
COURSE TITLE : VERTICAL SOLUTIONS
COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units
PRE-REQUISITE : ITINFRA / Information Technology Infrastructure
PRE-REQUISITE TO :
TYPE OF COURSE : Major Course
FACULTY :
TERM/ TIME/ ROOM :
This course exposes students to how IS/IT investments are being used to structure/support the business operating models of companies to remain competitive in their respective industries. The course offering per term will be limited to one selected industry to ensure a focused discussion. Specific industries covered by this subject include, but are not limited to, banking and finance, insurance, manufacturing, distribution, retail and telecommunications.
The industry to be covered in the current term is the Retail industry. The students will be exposed to essential concepts in the Retail Industry and the different IS/IT solutions used by the companies, in the said industry, to improve the way they address the needs of their customers.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the meaning and Identify the importance of Vertical Solutions
Identify the Fundamentals of Retailing
Recognize the trends in the Retail Industry
Explain the various infrastructure options in implementing an I.T. solution in the Retail Business
Explain the Fundamentals of E-retailing
Discover the various solutions used in the Retailing Business
Discover how Internal Business Applications contribute to Vertical Solutions
Confirm comprehension of course knowledge through passing the final examination (Comprehension)
CSB CORE VALUES:
This subject reinforces the development of students along the core values of the College, specifically:
CSB Core Value: Appreciative of Individual Uniqueness
This subject, through the use of group-work and discussion, shows the value of the individual opinions and the diversity of skills in the analysis and the development of solutions to problems.
CSB Core Value: Professionally Competent
This subject, by introducing students to various applications which they can recommend to companies, gives the students the additional means of solving problems which will help them become more competent IT professionals.
CSB Core Value: Creative
This subject shows students various means of solving business problems by using innovative techniques or applications.
CSB Core Value: Socially Responsible
This subject introduces students to the importance of Information System Investments that help companies improve the way they address the needs of customers, thereby inculcating respect for intellectual rights.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week |
Competency Skills |
Topics |
3 |
Define set of expectations to be agreed on by the class.
Explain the meaning and Identify the importance of Vertical Solutions
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3 – 4 |
Identify the Fundamentals of Retailing
Recognize the trends in the Retail Industry
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5 - 6 |
Explain the various infrastructure options in implementing an I.T. solution in the Retail Business
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7 |
Explain the Fundamentals of E-retailing
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8-11 |
Discover the various solutions used in the Retailing Business |
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12 - 13 |
Discover how Internal Business Applications contribute to Vertical Solutions
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14 |
Confirm comprehension of course knowledge through passing the final examination |
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The course is delivered mostly through learner-centered methodology with emphasis on individual and collaborative activities where teachers prepare the environment for learning and guide the learners to develop the important competencies. These methods are geared towards the belief that students learn best and retain much of the learning in an atmosphere where they are allowed to apply their creativeness and self expression.
Individual Activity and Collaborative Work will require any of the following deliverables for a given topic.
Preparation and Participation in Lectures / Discussions
Prepared Multimedia Aided Presentations
Brainstorming / Group Dynamics / Reporting Output
Project Research Papers
Case Analysis
Examinations
Reflections
Using the oral or written words and ideas of others without proper acknowledgment is plagiarism and is an academic offence. As a form of academic misconduct, students found guilty face serious consequences as stipulated in the Student’s Handbook.
To promote professionalism and competence, submission of requirements and deliverables must always be on time. The teacher reserves the right NOT to accept late submissions and will rate the requirement as failed or zero. In case the teacher decides to accept late requirement due to valid reasons, the teacher will impose point deductions on the score obtained or deduct 10% of the total score per day of delay. Students must present a letter from their parent or legal guardian appealing for the teacher to accept the late requirement. Valid proof must be attached to the letter of appeal.
To asses the performance and competencies of the learners…
Quizzes and Exams will be administered to determine if the learners can remember basic information
Brainstorming, group discussions and reporting will help determine if the learners can understand ideas or concepts gathered
Exercises will be given to determine if learners can apply the information in another familiar situation
Cases and Researches will be required to determine if learners can analyze and explore understandings and relationships
Project Papers and Presentations will be scheduled to confirm if learners can recognize I.T. solutions to address business problems or opportunities
Rubrics will be used to assess Authentic Learning Activities
Students must attend all required scheduled quizzes and exams at the designated time and place. Individual professors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the Chairperson or Dean prior to the scheduled exam or as prescribed by the student manual. Any student who misses a scheduled quiz or exam without approval will be given a failing grade for the quiz or exam. Behaviour during exams is expected to conform to College guidelines. No further warnings will be given prior or during the exams, the penalty for cheating is immediate failure.
Final Grade Computation |
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Individual Grades |
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Long Quizzes |
20% |
Class Activities (Exercises, Short Quizzes, Recitation, Reporting, Role Playing or Simulation) |
15% |
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Researches, Assignments and Reflections |
10% |
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Final Exam |
15% |
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Values |
5% |
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Attendance (Refer to the Student Handbook for guidelines) |
5% |
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Group Work Deliverables |
15% |
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Final Project |
15% |
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Total |
100% |
NOTE: Midterm Grade will be computed based on class standing at the time of grades submission.
Microsoft Architecture Center (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library)
Retail Trends Site (http://retailindustry.about.com)
Department of Trade (http://www.dti.gov.ph/)
National Statistics Office (http://www.census.gov.ph/)
Berman, Barry & Evans, Jpel, Retail Management, 10th Ed. (Person) (Students do not need to Purchase)
James O’Brian, Management Information Systems (Students do not need to Purchase)
COURSE SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
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COURSE CODE : VERTSOL COURSE TITLE : VERTICAL SOLUTIONS COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units COURSE SCHEDULE : Days : Time :________ Term : 2nd Term S.Y. : 2008-2009 SECTION & ROOM : Section : Room : TEACHER : _____________________________________
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This is to certify that I, ____________________________________________________________ have read and understood the entire syllabus and agree with its content, policies and consequences.
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