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FIT9123 Introduction to Business Information Systems

FIT9123 Introduction to Business Information Systems

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Unit Code, Name, Abbreviation

FIT9123 Introduction to Business Information Systems (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm) [INTRODUCTION TO BIS (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)]

Reasons for Introduction

Reasons for Introduction (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

This unit provides foundation studies for the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) beginning in 2014. The unit serves a similar role to FIT9006 within the previous version of the MBIS suite of degrees.

Reasons for Change (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

17/7/13 Updated location of offering. Effective Semester 1 2014.

18/9/13 - Updated learning outcomes based on advice from Margot Schumacher.

22/1/2014 - Change to contact hours made to align with Handbook entry (bulk upload from CUPID extract). Approved by ADE.

20/6/2014 - Modified Unit Objectives to comply with AQF requirements. Effective Semester 2,2014.

7/07/2014 - Added FIT5123 as prohibition and Malaysia to location of offering.

Role, Relationship and Relevance of Unit (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

This is a foundation unit for the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) suite of degrees. The unit is intended for students without prior cognate knowledge to enable them to adequately study the core units of the MBIS.

The unit provides a basic introduction to fundamental information systems concepts including:

In particular, the unit provides the necessary background to undertake the core FIT5133 Enterprise Architectures and Management unit.

The unit is similar in content and performs a similar role to the existing FIT9006 Information Technology Management unit within the former MBIS.

Objectives

Objectives (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • discuss key considerations of strategic business contexts relevant to managing IT resources in an organisation
  • evaluate common business processes and the role IT can play in managing these processes
  • apply a generic model of the systems development lifecycle to plan and manage deliverables and milestones during information systems design and development
  • discuss contract development and select an appropriate sourcing strategy for provisioning information systems
  • analyse factors relevant to managing small to medium-sized projects for in-house or contract software development, software outsourcing, package acquisition and implementation
  • identify the requirements for ongoing management of IT infrastructure in an organisation
  • discuss key considerations in strategically planning for technological innovation to meet the short and long-term business objectives of an organisation
  • discuss ethical and professional issues relevant to members of the IT profession
  • discuss ethical issues related to the management and use of IT in organisations
  • Unit Content

    ASCED Discipline Group Classification (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    020399

    Synopsis (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    The unit provides a basic introduction to fundamental information systems concepts including basic business concepts, information technology strategy and governance, sourcing, the different kinds of IT systems at both enterprise and desktop scales, introduction to architectures and professional practice and introductory project management.

    Prescribed Reading (for new units) (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Teaching Methods

    Mode (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    On-campus and Off-Campus Learning(OCL)

    Special teaching arrangements (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Assessment

    Assessment Summary (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

    Workloads

    Credit Points (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    6

    Workload Requirements (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

    (a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2 hours of lectures
  • One 2-hour studio
  • (b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:

  • Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and studio sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
  • (c.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.
  • Additional/Special Timetabling Requirements (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Studio needed for non-lecture teaching.

    Resource Requirements

    Software Requirements (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Teaching Responsibility (Callista Entry) (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    FIT

    Interfaculty Involvement (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Prerequisites

    Prerequisite Units (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Prerequisite Knowledge (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

    Corequisites (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Prohibitions (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    FIT9006, FIT5123

    Research Interest (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    This unit has no research component

    Proposed year of Introduction (for new units) (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Semester 1, 2015.

    Location of Offering (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Caulfield, Malaysia.

    Faculty Information

    Proposer

    Contact Person (03 Aug 2016, 3:53pm)

    Rob Meredith

    John Betts

    Steve Wright

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    Version History

    03 Aug 2016 FIT Admin Data from copied into this unit

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