IMS2112

Business information management

(IT)

D Foott

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: IMS1002 or equivalent + Prohibitions: BUS3112, COT2138, COT3180, GCO2815, CFR2201, IMS1112, COT2132, COT2180, CPE2005, CSC3161, CSE3316, CSE2316

Synopsis: This subject is designed to introduce students to techniques and technology of information management within organisations. The main topics include the motivation for information management, data management technologies, relational and legacy database systems, designing relational databases, use of the SQL language, data warehousing, dimensional modelling, data sourcing and data quality in data warehouses, document management , and the data management function within organisations.

Assessment: Examination 60% + Assignments 40%