MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

BUS4520

Computer information systems

D Hawthorn

6 points + One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis This subject provides an introduction to the principles and general use of computer information systems for business applications. Topics covered include introduction to information systems, computer hardware and software, overview of programming and computer languages, database management, use of microcomputer application software for business data processing including spreadsheets and database management systems.

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

Preliminary reading

Shelly G B and Cashman T J Learn to use Windows applications: Microsoft Excel 4 Windows Boyd and Fraser, 1994

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