Information Systems for Business
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
Develop proficiency in assessing information systems for business organizations through the Information Systems Management.
You will study the essential elements of IS management, including:
- IT and business planning
- business processes
- information technology structure
- information systems
- using information for competitive advantage and decision making
With a clear understanding of the ubiquity of information systems in modern organisations, you will evaluate the role of responsible digital practices.
You will explore the use of data in organisations and come to understand the influence of the technology in accounting, such as:
- Blockchain
- ERP systems
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- business intelligence (BI).
By the end of this unit, you will understand how to analyse data, assess business processes and evaluate systems. In particular, you be able to assess the impact of technology on business organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse concepts, issues and benefits of information systems;
- Evaluate the nature of data, the characteristics of quality information and the importance of knowledge in decision making;
- Compare and contrast the potential contribution of information systems to the competitive advantage of different organisations;
- Apply skills in the management of data and information using personal productivity applications; and
- Investigate, formulate and communicate the understanding of information systems.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
Spreadsheet Challenge
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 40%
Scoping Report - report and presentation (Group)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
Supervised Test(s)
Other locations
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
Spreadsheet Practical Test
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 10%
Database Practical Test
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 20%
Scoping Report Presentation (Group)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 40%
In class tests-multiple choice and short answer
Required reading
Introduction to Information Systems.
Rainer, R., & Prince, B., (2020) | John Wiley & Sons Publishing.
Binder and eBook available from https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/introduction-to-information-systems-7th-australia-new-zealand-edition/ Students encouraged to purchase eBook.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):