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ACCG8022 – Information Systems in Business
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Matthew Mansour
Contact via accg8022@mq.edu.au
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Moderator
Yvette Blount
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(10cp from ACCG or ACST or AFIN or BUS or ECON or MGMT or MKTG units at 6000 level or above) or (admission to GradCertForAccg or GradDipForAccg or MBusAnalytics or MForAccgFinCri or MCybergovMgnt)
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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 information and communication technology (ICT) in business. The aim of the unit is for students 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 ICT plays both inside and outside the organisation in the context of globalisation and future trends. The focus is on understanding the creation of business value by enabling business processes using information and communications technologies. Students will analyse contemporary case studies and examples to critically evaluate and recommend specific ICT solutions for each topic. Students develop report writing skills by researching a current topic, such as cybersecurity or digital ethics, analyse the issues and provide recommendations to management. |
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:
- ULO1: Critically evaluate the correlation between business and technology, including how business strategies and processes determine technology decisions.
- ULO2: Evaluate the significance of information to organisational success by explaining the business benefits of a reliable IS infrastructure, and how to successfully leverage information with an appropriate level of security.
- ULO3: Explain how enterprise-wide systems support information and how business decisions are made by the users of that information.
- ULO4: Research and evaluate the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Fortnightly Assessment | 30% | No | Weeks 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 |
| Report | 20% | No | Week 7 |
| Take Home Essay | 50% | No | TBA |
Fortnightly Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12
Weighting: 30%
A variety of activities will be assigned fortnightly from weeks 3 to 12, to be completed online. Students are expected to complete readings and research as required prior to the next online class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the correlation between business and technology, including how business strategies and processes determine technology decisions.
- Evaluate the significance of information to organisational success by explaining the business benefits of a reliable IS infrastructure, and how to successfully leverage information with an appropriate level of security.
- Explain how enterprise-wide systems support information and how business decisions are made by the users of that information.
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
The assessment task is to write a 2,500 report with scholarly references that will address a contemporary topic relating to information systems.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the correlation between business and technology, including how business strategies and processes determine technology decisions.
- Research and evaluate the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Take Home Essay
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
A set of questions will be released that could be your final take home essay. Students will need to prepare for each question, and will need to submit a maximum one page summary for the chosen take home essay question advised by the lecturer.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the correlation between business and technology, including how business strategies and processes determine technology decisions.
- Evaluate the significance of information to organisational success by explaining the business benefits of a reliable IS infrastructure, and how to successfully leverage information with an appropriate level of security.
- Explain how enterprise-wide systems support information and how business decisions are made by the users of that information.
- Research and evaluate the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Classes
This unit uses a flipped classroom learning approach. Students will be expected to read the textbook chapter, read lecture notes and complete activities prior to attending class. The class will involve interactive activities involving case studies, working in groups and other activities.
Mode of delivery is a Hybrid mode. ACCG8022 is taught via lectures (via Zoom live and recorded for revision purposes) and the tutorial sessions component have two possible streams (pending class enrolment) : On campus(in the classroom) or online via Zoom (NB. If both streams run you can only elect to be in one or the other stream, you cannot decide to come on campus one week and then online the next)
There is one class per week that will consist of three (3) hours. The timetables portal is available here: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
Textbook
Baltzan, P, Paige, A 2021, Business Driven Information Systems, 7e McGraw-Hill North Ryde Australia (ISBN 9781260262483)
https://www.mheducation.com.au/ise-business-driven-information-systems-9781260570854-aus
Technology Used
Course Material is available on the unit website (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, complete Connect activities and the use of applications such as word processing software for assessment tasks.
Expectations and Workload
Students are expected to spend 150 hours working on this unit. Students must make a serious attempt at each assessment task to successfully meet the unit outcomes. 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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1 |
Weekly Seminars |
39 |
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2 |
Weekly preparation including reading the textbook and lecture notes as well as assigned activities prior to class (approximately 5 hours per week) |
65 |
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3 |
Report |
26 |
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4 |
Revision/preparation for exam |
20 |
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TOTAL |
150 |
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Chapter |
Topic |
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1 |
Business Driven MIS |
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2 |
2 |
Value Driven Business |
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3 |
3 |
e-Business |
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4 |
4 |
MIS Business Concerns |
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5 |
5 |
Sustainable Technologies |
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6 |
6 |
Business Intelligence |
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7 |
7 |
Networks: Mobile Business |
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Session Break |
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8 |
8 |
Enterprise Information Systems: ERP and SCM |
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9 |
8 |
Enterprise Information Systems: CRM and Collaboration Systems |
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10 |
Reading Provided in class |
Ethics, Privacy, Social Media and Future Trends |
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11 |
Reading Provided in class |
Research Articles Review/Activities, Presentations |
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12 |
Reading Provided in class |
Future of Technology |
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13 |
Revision |
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Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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 help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes from Previous Offering
- Updated lecture material
- New case study for the report
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.
Unit information based on version 2021.05 of the Handbook