ICT1001 Business Information Systems
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SUBJECT CODE ICT1001 |
SUBJECT CREDITS 5 |
SUBJECT OWNER AIHE Business School |
SUBJECT LEVEL Undergraduate |
TOTAL COURSE CREDIT POINTS 120 |
OFFERED EXTERNALLY Yes |
ELECTIVE SUBJECT Yes
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EFTSL* 0.125 * Equivalent Full time Study Load
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NOTE This offering may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the time table for further details.
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Subject Description
Information Systems (IS) have changed how organisations run their internal operations and the structure of the markets in which they compete. As a result, it is necessary for all business professionals to understand the fundamentals of IS and its impact on the functional areas within the organisation.This subject describes the contemporary business environment and how technology is integrated into business, government and community systems. It describes ways to leverage IT resources and align them with business goals in an increasingly global environment. It explains the role of information systems (IS) for better business management; and the activities used to develop, implement and maintain IS. In addition, ethics, privacy and information security are highlighted. Students will get the opportunity to complement the theoretical knowledge with practical skills by using and managing, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
Textbook(s)
Stair, R., & Reynolds, G. (2014). Principles of Information Systems 11th Edition. Cengage Learning.Teaching Method
Semester Study Period: 3 hour Face-to-face sessions x 12 weeks + 2 hours self study/ assessment x 2 weeks plus personal study hours Winter or Summer School: 7 hours Face-to-face sessions x 5 weeks plus personal study hoursPrerequisite(s)
NilAssessment
Task |
Length |
Duration |
Weighting |
Individual written report and presentation of a new business venture and the role of Information systems in the start-up. |
1500 words |
10 minutes |
20% |
Mid-semester test – Case study |
1 hour |
20% |
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Individual fortnightly reflection on the ethical, privacy and security issues of information systems and new technologies discussed in class. |
Maximum of 200 words |
30% |
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Individual assignment – excel spreadsheet and detailed analysis to determine the cost of developing an assigned type of information systems. |
30% |