Decision support systems
Not offered in 1995
P Steele
6 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Peninsula * Prerequisites: CFR1252 or equivalent * Prohibitions: BUS3502, CFR3052, SYS3050, SYS3054
This subject provides the student with a detailed understanding of computer-based decision support. In particular the following topics will be covered: the nature of management; theories of decision making; approaches to decision support; decision-support technologies; the development of decision-support system; executive information systems and group decision-support systems. Assessment will include the development of a small decision-support system using common spreadsheet software to illustrate the concepts presented in lectures. Students will be expected to spend a significant amount of personal study time early in the semester learning the software and developing skills in representing decision situations. There will be two practical assignments, each of which must be accompanied by a written report of at least 1500 words.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 50% * Practical work: 50%
Recommended texts
Arnott D R and O'Donnell P A (eds) Readings in decision support systems CISR, Monash U, 1991