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ACCG822 – Information Systems in Business
2015 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Yvette Blount
Contact via ACCG822@mq.edu.au
E4A 314
Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG611 or admission to MAdvProfAcc or admission to MCorpGvnce prior to 2013
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit enables students to gain an understanding of the implications and impacts of the web revolution based on the basic principles of management information systems. The primary objective of this unit is to understand the concept of the digital economy, the impact business pressures play on the organisation and their responses and adaptations to these pressures and the role technology plays both inside and outside the organisation in the context of globalisation. The focus is on the creation of business value by enabling business processes through the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs).
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate information technology used to facilitate competitiveness, effectiveness and profitability in complex and diverse organisations (including emerging trends).
- Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies and the implications of these technologies for business. Critique Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and the issues relating to e-Business.
- Evaluate systems development methodologies and project management techniques for achieving successful business outcomes.
- Assess the implications of supply chain management, customer relationship management, enterprise and collaboration systems for business.
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Assessed Coursework | 30% | Weekly (10 weeks) |
| Report | 30% | Week 7 (9th September) |
| Final Exam | 40% | Examination Period |
Assessed Coursework
Due: Weekly (10 weeks)
Weighting: 30%
A variety of activities will be assigned each week from weeks 3 to 12.
Submission
Each activity will be submitted online through iLearn. Each activity is worth 3% and must be undertaken during the timeframe allocated - students have a week to complete each task. Full details are available on the ACCG822 iLearn webpage.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of ZERO for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Penalty for Late Submission
Not applicable
Students must attempt all assessment tasks and achieve an overall mark of fifty (50) percent for coursework to be considered satisfactory.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate information technology used to facilitate competitiveness, effectiveness and profitability in complex and diverse organisations (including emerging trends).
- Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies and the implications of these technologies for business. Critique Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and the issues relating to e-Business.
- Evaluate systems development methodologies and project management techniques for achieving successful business outcomes.
- Assess the implications of supply chain management, customer relationship management, enterprise and collaboration systems for business.
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Report
Due: Week 7 (9th September)
Weighting: 30%
The assessment task is to write a fifteen (15) page report with scholarly references that will address a topic relating to robotics (full details are available on iLearn).
Submission
All reports will be submitted through Turnitin on iLearn and marked through grademark (the online marking system). Students will receive feedback within two weeks of the report submission through Grademark and Gradebook on the iLearn website.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted.
Penalty for Late Submission
Late tasks will be accepted up to 72* hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 20%* of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 40%penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Students must attempt all assessment tasks and achieve an overall mark of fifty (50) percent for coursework to be considered satisfactory.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Final Exam
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
A final examination is included as an assessment task for this unit to provide assurance that:
i) the product belongs to the student and
ii) the student has attained the knowledge and skills tested in the exam.
A two and a half (2.5) hour final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination period.
Students must pass the final exam to pass the unit.
Supplementary Exams
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Disruption to Studies Policy the examination will be scheduled as per the Supplementary Examination timetable of the Faculty. Please note that the supplementary examination will be of the similar format as the final examination.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate information technology used to facilitate competitiveness, effectiveness and profitability in complex and diverse organisations (including emerging trends).
- Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies and the implications of these technologies for business. Critique Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and the issues relating to e-Business.
- Evaluate systems development methodologies and project management techniques for achieving successful business outcomes.
- Assess the implications of supply chain management, customer relationship management, enterprise and collaboration systems for business.
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Delivery and Resources
Classes
There is one class per week that will consist of three (3) hours of interactive learning activities that will include lectures, case studies, discussions and in class group work. The timetables portal is available here: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
Textbook
Baltzan, P, Lynch, K, Blakey, P 2013, Business Driven Information Systems, 2e McGraw-Hill North Ryde Australia (ISBN 9781743070550). Available at the Coop Bookshop.
There is an eBook option available at https://create.mheducation.com/shop/#/catalog/details/?isbn=9781308451718 (note that the cost is in $US).
Technology Used
Course Material is available on the unit webite (http://ilearn.mq.edu.au) - please note this includes the use of Turnitin. Other technology includes access to the internet to utilise the library website and the use of applications such as word processing software for assignments.
Expectations and Workload
Students are expected to spend 150 hours working on this unit. As a guide a student should spend these approximate amounts of time on each of the following activities:
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Activities |
Hours |
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Weekly Seminars |
36 |
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Weekly Assessment Tasks (5 hours per week from weeks 3-13) |
50 |
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Report |
40 |
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Readings/self study/preparation for exam |
24 |
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TOTAL |
150 |
Unit Schedule
Week |
Chapter |
Topic |
| 1 | 1 | Competing in the Information Age (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 1) |
| 2 | 2 | Connectivity (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 2) |
| 3 | 3 | e-Business and Mobile Business (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 3) |
| 4 | 4 | Decisions and Processes (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 4) |
| 5 | 5 | Technical Fundamentals (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 5) |
| 6 | 6 | Systems Development and Project Management (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 6) |
| 7 | 11 | Ethics, Privacy and Information Security (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 11) |
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Semester Break |
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| 8 | 7 | Enterprise Architecture (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 7) |
| 9 | 8 | Data and business intelligence (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 8) |
| 10 | 9 | Enterprise Information Systems (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 9) |
| 11 | 10 | Enterprise Resource Planning (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 10) |
| 12 | 12 | Future Trends (Baltzan et.al. (2013) chapter 12) |
| 13 | Revision |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
For performance to be considered satisfactory for this unit, students must have submitted all assessment tasks and achieve at least 50 percent of the total internal assessment marks.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate information technology used to facilitate competitiveness, effectiveness and profitability in complex and diverse organisations (including emerging trends).
- Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies and the implications of these technologies for business. Critique Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and the issues relating to e-Business.
- Evaluate systems development methodologies and project management techniques for achieving successful business outcomes.
- Assess the implications of supply chain management, customer relationship management, enterprise and collaboration systems for business.
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
- Final Exam
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Assess the implications of supply chain management, customer relationship management, enterprise and collaboration systems for business.
- Appraise decision making and problem solving techniques using data and business intelligence to support management decisions for achieving competitive advantage.
- Evaluate the ethical and security implications of information technology in the context of information technology trends such as cloud computing and transborder data flow in business.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
- Final Exam
Changes from Previous Offering
Research & Practice, Global & Sustainability
This unit addresses global and sustainability issues as direct areas of study and as necessary implications arising from the materials, assessment and academic discussion and debate in classes/seminars. We promote sustainability by developing the ability of students to research and locate information within the information systems domain. We aim to provide students with an opportunity to obtain skills which will benefit them throughout their career.
The unit materials have a reference list at the end of each chapter with all references cited by the author. These provide some guidance to references that could be used to research in depth particular issues.