GCO8019

Computers in business ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: A Driver

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Thailand Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Computer technology, computer systems, input and output devices, processing, primary and secondary storage, system controls, telecommunications. Applications of information systems in business; business information systems, operations information systems, management information systems. Information systems for strategic advantage in business; electronic trading; managing information systems and their resources; security and control of information systems. Spreadsheet design and development; introduction to databases

Assessment: Assignments: 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%

Prohibitions: Computing students are prohibited from taking this unit.