MGF3381

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

Leader: Dr Nicholas Beaumont

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (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 assignment(1500 words): 15% + Group research assignment (2500 words): 25% + Examination (3 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of study

Prohibitions: MGC3510