| Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Overview
The advent of digital technologies has revolutionized how individuals and organizations operate. Especially, the use of social media, internet-of-things, artificial intelligence have created new possibilities for individuals and organizations. Such prevalence of these new technologies necessitates you to have working knowledge of how information systems are used in business processes in every aspect including communications, transaction processing, data analytics and in supporting functions ranging from marketing to human resources to accounting and finance. You need to be skilled in order to analyse and solve problems using new digital technologies. As such, it is important for you to understand professional and ethical issues typically encountered through the application of digital technologies.
This introductory course provides you with the opportunity to explore core information systems concepts, enablers and inhibitors of digital transformation process, understand frameworks for navigating digital disruption. In addition, you will get an understanding about ethical issues typically encountered by IT professionals; and will be able to understand the application of technologies for digital transformation initiatives. You will also be able to communicate the findings from information systems to appropriate audiences. This course uses real world scenarios and case studies as well as groupwork and group activities to communication solutions to professional, societal and/or ethical challenges.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- describe digital technology principles to solve dynamic business and technology related problems;
- identify digital strategies and tools to address business problems and to navigate professional, societal and/or ethical challenges;
- apply the knowledge of disruptive technologies to support existing business processes and enable innovative business solutions;
- communicate digital solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences within a business context;
- reflect on the use of digital technologies from professional, societal, and ethical perspectives.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dynamics of Digital Disruption: Alignment of Business and IT together | 20.00 |
| 2. | Digital Technology Principles | 10.00 |
| 3. | Data is the new gold | 10.00 |
| 4. | Digital Transformation: Connecting People and practices with IT | 20.00 |
| 5. | Business Enterprise Architecture; Cyber Security & Enterprise Systems | 30.00 |
| 6. | Future Emerging Technologies | 10.00 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection (personal/clinical) | No | 10 | 2,5 |
| Problem Solving | No | 45 | 1,2,3 |
| Planning document | No | 45 | 1,3,4 |