MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


MBA5560

Management information systems

Y P Cheung

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, summer semester (Clayton) + Second semester (City)

Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the principles underlying the use of computers in management; have a sound basis to assess the use and value of a computer system; and know more about the faculty's computer systems, and how to 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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