| Semester 2, 2022 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Information Systems are an integral part of any modern organization. The development of such systems require an in-depth understanding of strategies, systems planning and processes, global and local influences, emerging technologies, and socio-technical and workforce issues.
The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts of information systems from a global strategic viewpoint. By understanding salient elements within this domain, students are able to acquire skills and knowledge essential to managing information systems in a global environment.
This course also prepares the student to gain a fundamental knowledge of the principles of information systems that can be applied in other areas of study.
This course focuses on the vital role of information systems in supporting an organisation's business processes and enhancing decision-making capabilities. The strategic implications of information systems will be analysed, and students will be introduced to the development, implementation, and maintenance of various types of information systems, with particular emphasis on systems relating to enterprise applications, customer relationship and supply chain management, executive support and knowledge management, and global systems. Students will further gain a foundational understanding of the underlying information technologies from the perspective of management and topics on emerging technologies and business models technologies are covered. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through projects that simulate real world applications and systems.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and skills in information systems applications across global contexts and apply these to organisational systems and processes;
- solve problems associated with information systems both theoretically and practically, and critically reflect on their effectiveness on management processes;
- communicate professionally and effectively in written and oral communication to various audiences.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Organisations, management and the global enterprise | 25.00 |
| 2. | Information technology infrastructure | 25.00 |
| 3. | Key system applications for the digital age | 25.00 |
| 4. | Building and managing information systems | 25.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 | No | 35 | 1,2,3 |
| Essay 2 | No | 50 | 1,2,3 |
| Quiz | No | 15 | 1,2 |