Authentic Education of a Better Community

College of Commerce and Business Administration Course Syllabus MISS 403: E-Government Fall 2013-2014
University Mission Dhofar University strives to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and community service, in an open learning environment conducive to creativity and innovation and to the acquisition of cuttingedge professional knowledge. Course/Instructor Information
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Co-requisite Venue Delivery Mode Day(s) and Time Instructor Name Email Office Location Telephone Extension Office Hours : : : : : : : : : : : : : MISS 403 E-Government 3 MISS 215 CCBA 007A Lecture and Computer Lab Monday/Wednesday - 9:30 to 10:45 Dr. Mirsobit Mirusmonov mmirusmonov@du.edu.om 212B 7453 Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 14:00 to 15:00

Course Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of how information technology, particularly the Internet and World Wide Web, are used in government and politics in the world. Its intent is to provide a foundation for comparing these uses of technology with theories of government and governance, and to assess how well governmental and political functions are performed with technology. Implicit in the course is an argument that technology is not used very well in government and politics, and the promise of improved government efficiency and responsiveness have not materialized. The challenge for us this semester is to understand the ways in which technology has been used, to discern how and in what ways it could be used better, and to improve upon these existing uses. Throughout, we will explore a range of local, national, and international cases in which new informational forms and practices have met with and in some cases, begun to alter the traditional art and practice of democratic governance.

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Learning Outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge 1 To learn the concept and functions of e-Government 2 3 4 5 To understand the strategy of public sector To understand smart community architecture To identify e-government models The process of maintaining security on the government website Assessment Methods Exam Exam Exam Exam, Lab work Exam, Lab work Exam Exam Exam, Lab work Exam, Lab work Lab work Lab work Lab work

Cognitive Skills 1 To learn and understand usefulness and significance of e-government 2 3 4 To develop online interaction with public representatives The techniques and technologies used to process e-documents The process of secure e-government

General Competencies 1 Identify the uses of specific IT systems in public sector 2 3 Identify the IT induced organizational changes in public sector Identify the basic principles of managing IT in the public sector

University Mission
Dhofar University strives to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and community service, in an open learning environment conducive to creativity and innovation and to the acquisition of cutting-edge professional knowledge.

University Vision
Dhofar University aspires to occupy a recognized position among the institutions of quality higher education.

University Core Values

Academic excellence, Individual responsibility, Life-long learning, Quality, Continuous improvement

Graduate Attributes
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Exhibit a broad intellectual base evidenced by familiarity with great debates and major books in more than one culture Demonstrate capacity for self-expression, critical thinking, creativity, and out-of the-box intellectual skills Master technical skills relevant to the students chosen field, commensurate with program level and objectives Practice tolerance, humility, respect for differences, and commitment to service 2 Practice life-long learning skills

Graduate attributes covered in the course: 2, 3, 4

Reading Materials, References and Resources

Textbook Patrick Dunleavy, Helen Margetts, Simon Bastow, and Jane Tinkler, Digital Era Governance: IT Corporations, the State, and E-Government (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2006).

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Handouts

Some topics need distribution of external material. This material should be considered as a supplementary material not a substitute of the text book. http://immigration.go.kr/, hiseoul.go.kr, twitter.com, facebook.com, weebly.com MS-Office components 2007, Dreamweaver, online HTML code generator

Useful website Software/s

Learning/Teaching Strategies
Learning and Teaching Strategies e.g. The course is combination of theory and practical modules. The lecture would include tutorials; home works; assignments; in-class participation; and short quizzes. Students need to refer the text books and/or internet sites together with the handouts to update their knowledge and cope up with the assignments and other assessments. Class attendance is required and will be monitored. A student who misses more than 20% of his/her classes will be recommended to drop from the course. Students are expected to develop their skills for at least 6 hours a week in their self paced learning sessions.

Weekly Course Outlines

Week No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Topics/Activities to be Covered Government 2.0: how'd we get here? E-government concepts and characteristics E-government tools and components Government e-services: types and features E-government development and system architecture Government e-project deployment: websites, transactions and interaction Government e-project deployment: the front-office implementation Government e-project deployment: the back-office implementation Government e-project deployment: management of risks and costs Role of social media in public administration: case of twitter, facebook and youtube Enhancement of e-government efficiency: cloud computing and mobile computing Digital societies and smart communities: Lessons of South Korea E-democracy and e-voting: citizens engagement Global e-governments: rankings, metrics, and development Legal, societal and cultural aspects of e-government Page | 3

Assessment Dates & Evaluation

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria: Assessment First midterm exam Second midterm exam Class Participation Home Work, Assignment, Quizzes Final exam Total Grade Proportion 20% 20% 10% 10% 40% 100% Week/Dates 6th Week 11th Week Ongoing in class Ongoing in class End of Semester

University Plagiarism and Cheating Policy

Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the work of another person, as ones own, whether or not such work has been published. Cheating is the unauthorized assistance in any kind of academic assignments or work. Cheating occurs by taking, giving and receiving information from others; by using forbidden material or information; and by finding ways of getting away with the process of assessment (faking an injury, claiming illness or death in the family, or telling lies). A student at Dhofar University shall not engage in plagiarism nor employ nor seek to employ any other unfair means for an examination or in other form of work submitted for assessment as part of any university course. Any person accused of plagiarism or cheating shall be referred to the Administrative Committee of the college in which the violation occurred for appropriate action.

Class Attendance and Absence Rules

Attendance of all classes and course-related activities is obligatory. A student is not allowed to miss more than 20 percent of the course sessions. Any student who misses more than 20 percent of a courses sessions would be withdrawn and given a grade of WA. A student may petition through Student Affairs Department to the University Petition Committee, requesting his/her reinstatement if he/she provides a compelling reason to do so. If the petition is approved the instructor is informed of the decision which he/she will honor.

Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from courses after the Drop/Add period until the Thursday, December 12, 2013 subject to the following conditions: Students who are withdrawn for excessive absences will receive a grade of WA. Student who withdraws from a course will receive a grade of W for the withdrawn course. A student cannot withdraw or be withdrawn from a course after the announced deadline unless approved by the College Administrative Committee. Students cannot withdraw or be forced to withdraw from a course if it results in the student being registered for less than 12 credits without the approval of the College Administrative Committee. A student can withdraw from only one required course per semester. Students who wish to withdraw from more than one required course must petition and seek the permission of the College Administrative Committee to do so.

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