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ACCG822 – Information Systems in Business
2019 – S1 Evening
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Matthew Mansour
Contact via accg822@mq.edu.au
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Lecturer
Bernard Wong
Contact via accg822@mq.edu.au
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see iLearn
Moderator
Yvette Blount
Matthew Mansour
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG611 or (admission to MAdvProfAcc or MActPrac or MCyberSec)
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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). This unit is offered in two delivery modes. Students can choose between a face-to-face, on campus offering, over the full session, or an external offering comprising six modules, each of one week's duration, with a workshop on campus prior to the start of session.
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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 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.
- Discuss 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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| Assessed Coursework | 30% | No | Weekly (10 weeks) |
| Report | 30% | No | Week 7 (12th April) |
| Final Exam | 40% | No | Examination Period |
Assessed Coursework
Due: Weekly (10 weeks)
Weighting: 30%
A variety of activities will be assigned each week from weeks 3 to 12 completed in class. Students are expected to complete readings and research as required prior to the class (available on the iLearn website).
Each activity worth 3% will be completed in class from weeks 3 to 12.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved (see https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration).
Penalty for Late Submission
Not applicable
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.
- Discuss the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Report
Due: Week 7 (12th April)
Weighting: 30%
The assessment task is to write a report with scholarly references that will address a contemporary topic relating to information systems (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
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% 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 – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved (see https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration). No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
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.
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.
Supplementary Exams
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Special Consideration 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 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.
- Discuss the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
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 involved interactive activities involving case studies, working in groups and other activities.
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, Lynch, K, Fisher, J 2015, Business Driven Information Systems, 3e McGraw-Hill North Ryde Australia (ISBN 9781743762097)
There are three options available:
Option A (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): Connect Plus with SmartBook & eBook (Including LearnSmart adaptive learning tool) RRP $74.95 (http://connect.mheducation.com/class/i-nastjuk-session-1-2019-north-ryde)
Option B: Print textbook with Connect with LearnSmart adaptive learning tool (without eBook) to be purchased from university bookshop RRP $149.95 (https://www.mheducation.com.au/9781743762097-aus-pack-business-driven-information-systems-group)
Option C: If you have the textbook from elsewhere, you can buy Connect with LearnSmart adaptive learning tool (without eBook) RRP $42.95 (http://connect.mheducation.com/class/i-nastjuk-session-1-2019-north-ryde)
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, 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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Weekly Seminars |
39 |
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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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Report |
26 |
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Revision/preparation for exam |
20 |
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TOTAL |
150 |
Unit Schedule
Week |
Chapter |
Topic |
| 1 | 1 | Business Information Systems |
| 2 | 2 | A Brave New Connected World |
| 3 | 3 | e-Business and Mobile Business |
| 4 | 4 | Decisions and Processes |
| 5 | 5 | Technical Fundamentals |
| 6 | 6 | Systems Development and Project Management |
| 7 | 7 |
Enterprise Architecture and Security |
| Session Break | ||
| 8 | 8 | Quality Data and Business Intelligence |
| 9 | 9 | Enterprise Information Systems: ERP and SCM |
| 10 | 10 | Enterprise Information Systems: CRM and Collaboration Systems |
| 11 | 11 | Ethics, Privacy, Social Media and Future Trends |
| 12 | Research Articles Review/Activities, Presentations | |
| 13 | Future of Technology, Revision |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). 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 (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/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 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
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.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 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.
- Discuss the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
- Final Exam
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 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.
- Discuss the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
- Final Exam
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
- Critically evaluate the correlation between business and technology including how business strategies and processes determine technology decisions.
- Explain how enterprise-wide systems support information and how business decisions are made by the users of that information.
- Discuss the issues relating to information ethics and privacy, including the implications for social media use.
Assessment tasks
- Assessed Coursework
- Report
- Final Exam
Changes from Previous Offering
This unit is similar to the S2 2018 offering. Changes include a different topic and structure for the major assessment task as well as changes to the in-class activities.
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.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 25/02/2019 | Bernard Wong's name has been corrected (Lecturer) |