Lecture Time and Location
- Time
- Mon, Wed 8:00 - 9:15 AM
- Location
- B1-1001 (North Building)
- Credit Hours
- 3
- Final Exam
- TBA
- Grades and Attendance
- https://moodle.ku.edu.kw
Contact Information
- Name
- Mohammad Almarzouq
- Office
- B2-1016
- mo.almarzouq@ku.edu.kw
- Office Hours
- Mon, Wed after class, or by appointment
Course Description
This is a capstone course in which students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their competences to integrate and apply information systems (is) knowledge and skills acquired through their is program. with the approval of the course instructor, students will work in teams on a business problem or opportunity, develop, test, implement, document, and demonstrate an innovative information technology (it)-based solution. Throughout the project life cycle, students will demonstrate their proficiency in selecting and utilizing appropriate methodologies, techniques, and tools to carry out the tasks required to develop and manage their projects.
Prerequisite
ISOM 434 - Data and Information Management
Required Material
- Course Website
- Microsoft Teams
- Other Material
- Lecture slides, case studies, articles, and assignments are posted on the course website.
Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- apply skills acquired from prior courses in information system
- build a fully functional information system
- learn team management and problem solving skills
- acquire practical project management skills
- build and improve system analysis and design skills
- build and improve communication skills
- build and improve programming skills
- build and improve business analytical skills
CLO Mapping to CBA Program Learning Goals
| CLO | Analytical | Oral Communication | Written Communication | Information Technology | Ethics | Business Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | A | |||||
| CLO2 | A | |||||
| CLO3 | A | A | ||||
| CLO4 | A | |||||
| CLO5 | A | |||||
| CLO6 | A | A | ||||
| CLO7 | A | |||||
| CLO8 | A |
Type of Emphases
- (I)ntroduce: Students will be introduced to the skill and their grasp of it assessed in the course.
- (A)pply: The course will not cover the skill. Students should have a high-level grasp of the skill and are required to apply it in the course.
- (R)einforce: Students should have an introductory-level grasp of the skill and the course will improve their mastery to a higher level.
Grading
The score in this course is the weighted average of the following items:
| Weight | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | Project initiation | For team and submit a project proposal |
| 10% | Design Sprint | Main user stories and design |
| 15% | Sprint 1 | First working prototype |
| 15% | Sprint 2 | Second working prototype |
| 15% | Sprint 3 | Third working prototype |
| 40% | Final Sprint and Demo | Demo of final product |
| 100% | TOTAL |
Grade Distribution
| Grade | Range | Grade | Range | Grade | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ≥ 95 | A- | ≥ 90 and < 95 | B+ | ≥ 87 and < 90 |
| B | ≥ 83 and < 87 | B- | ≥ 80 and < 83 | C+ | ≥ 77 and < 80 |
| C | ≥ 73 and < 77 | C- | ≥ 70 and < 73 | D+ | ≥ 65 and < 70 |
| D | ≥ 60 and < 65 | F | < 60 |
Course Requirements and Policies
- The student is responsible for understanding class policies and keeping up to date with any changes made to them.
- Announcements, policy changes, assignments, and all communication posted on the course website will be considered authoritative and treated as if the instructor mentioned it in class and as part of the course syllabus.
- To prevent class disruption, no entry is allowed after class attendance has been taken.
- Quizzes and exams will not be repeated for any reason.
- Negotiation of the final grade is neither accepted nor discussed.
- All mobile phones, communication, and electronic devices should be silenced.
- Food and drinks are allowed in class as long as they do not cause any disruption to class.
- Students are held to the highest standards of honor and conduct in class. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic F for any student caught in such an act.
- Written assignments will not be accepted if not typed.
- Late assignments and submissions will not be accepted.
Attendance and Participation
Every student in this course must abide by the Kuwait University Policy on Attendance (published in the Student Guide, Chapter 3, Section 13). A copy of the Student Guide is available at:
https://do.ku.edu.kw/ar/students-guide
Attendance warnings and failure:
| Sun, Tue, Thu classes | Mon, Wed classes | |
|---|---|---|
| First warning | After 3 absences | After 2 absences |
| Second warning | After 3 more absences (6 total) | After 2 more absences (4 total) |
| Fail | After one more class (7 total) | After one more class (5 total) |
Delivery of attendance warnings: through the attend-class website (see the grades and attendance link above)
Cheating and Plagiarism
Every student in this course must abide by the Kuwait University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism (published in the Student Guide, Chapter 3, Section 2). A copy of the Student Guide is available at:
https://do.ku.edu.kw/ar/students-guide
Please carefully note all sources and assistance when you turn in your work. Under no circumstances should you take credit for work that is not yours. You should neither receive nor give any unauthorized assistance on any deliverable. If you have any questions about what constitutes unauthorized assistance, please email me before the deliverable is submitted.
Writing Style: Students must refer to APA writing style for their assignments and report writing. Refer to the English Language Center for help.
Special Needs
If you have a disability or special needs, please bring this to my attention as soon as possible, and no later than the second week of class.
Appendix: CBA Vision, Mission and Program Learning Goals
CBA Vision. To be the leading provider of quality business education in the region.
CBA Mission. As part of Kuwait University, the leading national institution of higher education, the College of Business Administration is committed to providing quality business education, engaging in research and community services to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.
CBA Program Learning Goals (Undergraduate, 2025-2029)
PLG1 - Analytical Competency. A CBA graduate will be able to use analytical skills to solve business problems and make a well-supported business decision.
- Use appropriate analytical techniques to solve a given business problem.
- Integrate innovative and critical thinking in the analysis and resolution of business challenges.
- Critically evaluate multiple solutions to a business problem.
- Make well-supported business decisions.
PLG2 - Oral Communication Competency. A CBA graduate will be able to communicate effectively in a wide variety of business settings.
- Deliver clear, concise, and audience-centered presentations.
PLG3 - Written Communication Competency. A CBA graduate will be able to communicate effectively in writing in a wide variety of business settings.
- Write clear, concise, and audience-centered business documents.
PLG4 - Information Technology Competency. A CBA graduate will be able to utilize Information Technology for the completion of business tasks.
- Use data-processing tools to analyze or solve business problems.
- Apply information technology tools and techniques creatively to support innovation in business solutions.
PLG5 - Ethical Competency. A CBA graduate will be able to recognize ethical issues present in the business environment, analyze the tradeoffs between different ethical perspectives, and make a well-supported ethical decision.
- Identify the ethical dimensions of a business decision.
- Recognize and analyze the ethical tradeoffs created by balancing interests of multiple stakeholders.
- Evaluate the ethical implications of business decisions including any business and social sustainability implications.
- Formulate and defend a well-supported recommendation for the resolution of an ethical issue.
PLG6 - General Business Knowledge. A CBA graduate will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the main business disciplines' concepts and theories.
- Acquire a fundamental understanding of knowledge from the main business disciplines (e.g. finance, accounting, marketing, and management information systems, among others).