MGF3381

Managing information systems ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Nicholas Beaumont

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The components of IT; characteristics of hardware, software and telecommunications; types of information systems; networking and the worldwide web; managing 'information' workers; using IT to promote business objectives and gain competitive advantage; systems development methodology; IT-enabled transformation to create adaptive, flexible organisations; social and system issues associated with IT; managerial problems posed by IT. Computer laboratory exposure to a variety of applications software including electronic mail, project management, graphics, and other decision support software.

Assessment: Individual learning contract (1500 words): 20% + Group research assignment (2500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 1 1/2 hour lecture and 1 1/2-hour tutorial or laboratory session per week

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of study

Prohibitions: MGC4351, MGC3510