MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


MBA5560

Management information systems

Dr Y P Cheung

6 points + One 3-hour session per week + First semester + Clayton + second semester + City

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to understand the principles underlying the use of computers in management; form a sound basis for judgment in the use and evaluation of computer systems; extend knowledge with respect to the faculty's computer systems, and make efficient use of these systems in other subjects.

Synopsis Topics covered include computer-based management information systems and their application to a range of common business functions; data management; managing system development; an overview of programming languages and current developments in business computing.

Assessment Assignments: 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60%

Preliminary reading


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