Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Binh Bui
Moderator
Tas Husain
Lecturer
Matthew Mansour
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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 MBusAnalytics)
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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. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Professional practice: Major Report | 30% | No | Week 6 |
Skills development: Applied Tasks | 20% | No | Week 5 and Week 10 |
Skills development: Critical Analysis | 50% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to apply the theoretical and practical concepts introduced throughout the unit. You will prepare a report about solving problems related to Accounting Information Systems. Skills in focus: - Critical Thinking - Problem solving - Work Readiness - Communication Deliverable: Report [max: 2,000 words] Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 5 and Week 10
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of this assessment is for you reinforce and apply your learning from each class. You will complete tasks in tutorials based on the materials covered in the previous week's lecture and assigned readings. Skills in focus: - Critical Thinking - Work Readiness - Communication - Research Deliverable: Written response [Max: 750 words] Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to gain expertise in critically analysing and synthesising information about the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in organisations. You will respond to essay questions based on topics in the unit. Skills in focus: - Critical Thinking - Problem Solving - Communication Deliverable: Essay response [max: 2,000 words] Individual assessment
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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 online. You will need to attend one class per week for three (3) hours which will be spilt into a 1.5 - 2 hour lecture and a 1 - 1.5 hour tutorial.
Textbook
Baltzan, Business Driven Information Systems 8th edition ©2023 | McGraw Hill Australia
ISE Business Driven Information Systems (mheducation.com.au)
Week |
Chapter |
Topic |
1 |
1 |
Business Driven MIS |
2 |
2 |
Value Driven Business |
3 |
3 |
e-Business |
4 |
4 |
Decisions and Processes |
5 |
5 |
Sustainable Technologies |
6 |
6 |
Business Intelligence |
7 | 9 | Systems Development and Project Management |
8 |
7 |
Networks: Mobile Business |
9 |
8 |
Enterprise Information Systems: ERP and SCM |
10 |
8 |
Enterprise Information Systems: CRM and Collaboration Systems |
11 |
Reading Provided in class |
Ethics, Privacy, Social Media and Future Trends |
12 |
Reading Provided in class |
Future of Technology |
13 |
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Revision |
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Date | Description |
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12/02/2025 | Change the due date of take-home essay from Week 14 to Week 13 |
Unit information based on version 2025.04 of the Handbook