Decision support systems
P O'Donnell
6 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: SYS1252 * Prohibitions: CFR3052, CFR3305, SYS3054, SYS3162
This subject provides the student with an introduction to 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 systems, 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. This is a six-point version of SYS3054 designed for the Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems). SYS3050 is in the process of being phased out.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 50% * Practical work: 50%
Recommended texts
Arnott D R and O'Donnell P A (eds) Readings in decision support systems 2nd edn, Monash U, 1994