Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of information technology (IT) and its significance for managers; to explore how information technology enable changes to the skills, work practices, structures and culture of organisations; to understand how information technology can enhance an organisation's business strategies, increase business opportunities and create a competitive advantage; to understand how information technology affects an organisation's clients, customers, suppliers and the community as well as staff. to enable managers to combine information and communication technology expertise with general management skills; to allow managers to direct and cooperate with information systems professional and colleagues in identifying, selecting and managing their organisation's information systems.
Synopsis Topics include strategic use of information systems; systems and organisations; information, decision making and models; information systems and management; aligning business and technology strategies; business telecommunications; database and database management systems; management support systems; information systems planning; information systems project management; tools for system development; system implementation; human and social issues of implementing IT.
Assessment 4 class tests (each 10%): 40%: + Seminar presentation: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 40%