Jannatul Ferdouse
Grade: 
A
How I got a good grade: 

Hello Everyone,

To begin with, MIS205 (Ebusiness) is both a practical and a theoretical course. If you have interest and/or knowledge about the online business sector this course will definitely entertain you. However if you have limited interest and/or is afraid of IS related courses, do not be scared. The course helps you understand numerous functions of e-business related topics in a practical manner. To ace this course you need is hard work and determination. Take it as a challenge and I am sure you will obtain a good grade.

This course is challenging and will require you to study. However, with good strategy and focus it is easy to get a good grade. I hope these tips will help you:

  • Attend all the classes, you will get bonus for a perfect attendance.
  • Try to be present before the class starts and be attentive,try to answer verbal questions by the faculty professionally and within the context of the topic.
  • Do not miss any IOA (even the optional ones). The IOA contains 5% of total grade; moreover 50% of mids and final will come from IOA (online quiz). To prepare yourself for exams memorize and revise IOAs regularly. Try memorizing all the true/false as well as MCQs- it is an easy way to secure good marks. The IOAs are also a good way for understanding the slides. 
  • For exams, go through the mid and final exam sample question papers of previous years provided in the website. Try to solve them and give importance to the short questions as well as broad questions as similar ones will come in your exams. Try printing the sample papers, Sir might give you bonus for that as well.
  • Try bringing your laptop during lab classes and do the lab on it. Make sure Sir has verified your lab work during lab classes and noted your NSU ID to obtain bonus.
  • The GAs and the term project are great way to learn in this course practically. Make sure you have a good team and follow the project outline. Before submitting a GA, consult with faculty with your project. He is helpful and will pin point where you have made mistakes and what changes have to be made. Do not be afraid, as the faculty is always available in office hours; make sure to use that to solve all your queries.
  • The lab, OrangeHrm and Microsoft access work is easy and for everyone’s convenience video tutorials can be found on YouTube and face book group. 
  • Try not to wait till the night before exam to start studying; you will need minimum 2 days preparation time to obtain a good grade.

Lastly, the faculty is very professional and expects nothing but professionalism from you. I found him helpful, friendly and a good mentor. You will get a practical experience from this course; learn a lot from the lab class and assignments.

Best of luck everyone. Always remember anything can happen with hard work and dedication.