GCO3816

Information systems management

(IT)

C F Lau

6 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GCO2813 +

Synopsis: Information systems management: importance of IS management, IS management0s leadership role, strategic role of IS, IS planning. Managing essential technologies: distributed systems, building the network system, information resources and IS operations, end-user computing. Managing systems development. Managing new technologies. Acquisition of hardware, software and services. People and technologies. Access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment: Examination (open book, 3 hours): 50% + Assignments: 50%