Exam will now be held online in examination week. Students will write a 24 hour online exam.
Exam will consist of Short Answer & Long Answer Questions.
Learning Outcomes assessed will be unchanged. Further information will be available on Moodle.
Overview
On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts relating to the management and organisational use of computer-based information systems. You will study the management of information systems and their use in contemporary settings. This provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to apply an analytical perspective to the strategic use of information systems based on a thorough overview of theory and contemporary practice. This is achieved through researching current literature, and applying the knowledge to case studies. The unit fosters independent thought and inquiry to enable you to evaluate different types of information systems and the roles that they play in today’s business environment. Note: If you have completed unit COIS20024 then you cannot take this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Self / Tutors
Assessment
Keep assessment items updated
- Explain the foundational concepts and terminology relating to computerised information systems
- Describe the information technologies used in computerised information systems.
- Distinguish between various types of information systems and their applications.
- Analyse organisational experiences and strategic use of information systems through case studies.
- Evaluate approaches used in managing information systems.
- Prepare a business report that utilises basic research skills to compare and contrast different options for information systems in a simulated business environment or case study.
- IT Governance (GOVN)
- Information Systems Coordination (ISCO)
- Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)
- Solution Architecture (ARCH)
- Data Management (DATM)
- Systems Design (DESN)
- Systems Integration (SINT)
- IT Management (ITMG)
- System Software (SYSP).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 35% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
| 4 - Research | ||||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||||
| 8 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||||
| 9 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 35% | |||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | |||||||||
Textbooks
Management Information Systems 10e
- Edition: 10e (2011)
- Authors: James O'Brien and George Marakas
- McGraw Hill
- New York New York , NY , USA
- ISBN: 9780073376813
- Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Copies can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.sarin@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Foundations of IS, and Competing with
IT
Chapter
1 & 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Computer Hardware and Software
Chapter
3 & 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Data Resource Management
Chapter
5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Telecommunications and Networks
Chapter
6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2020Module/Topic
e-Business and e-Commerce Systems
Chapter
7 & 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2020Module/Topic
-- MID-TERM BREAK -
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Enterprise Business Systems
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Supporting Decision Making
Chapter
10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2020Module/Topic
Developing Business/IT Strategies and
Solutions
Chapter
11 & 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2020Module/Topic
Security and Ethical Challenges
Chapter
13
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2020Module/Topic
Assignment consultation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2020Module/Topic
Enterprise and Global Management of
IT
Chapter
14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Unit & Exam Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
A/Prof Rajesh Sarin
Unit Coordinator
Email: r.sarin@cqu.edu.au
1 Practical and Written Assessment
In this assignment, we would like you to locate and research scholarly references that will support your analysis and
recommendations in Assignment 2. You will need to identify five references that will help you to address the case study
issues. You will present your references and justifications on their relevance, with proper referencing techniques. This is
an individual assignment. The detailed requirements of Assignment 1, including the Case Study and questions, will be
accessible from Moodle unit website from Monday of Week 1 in this term.
Week 4 Friday (3 Apr 2020) 8:00 pm AEST
Week 6 Friday (24 Apr 2020)
A moderation process is used to ensure marking consistency. Feedback and marking results will be returned within a fortnight after the due date once the marking and moderation process is completed.
The assessment criteria include aspects such as the quality of the chosen references, report
formatting, and referencing mechanics. A detailed marking template will be available along with the
assignment details on the unit website.
- Prepare a business report that utilises basic research skills to compare and contrast different options for information systems in a simulated business environment or case study.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
2 Written Assessment
In this assignment, we would like you to write a business report to provide sound arguments and
recommendations to a Case Study organisation. You will demonstrate your research skills and your
ability to apply information systems theory. You may work on this assignment on an individual basis, or
in a group of up to three students. The detailed requirements of Assignment 2 will be accessible from
Moodle unit website from Monday of week 1 in this term.
Week 10 Friday (22 May 2020) 8:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (19 June 2020)
A moderation process is used to ensure marking consistency. Feedback and marking results will be returned as scheduled when the marking and moderation process is completed
The assessment criteria include aspects such as the quality of your answers to the Case Study
questions, report formatting, and referencing mechanics. If you work in a group, your self- and peer-assessment ratings may be used to adjust your individual marks. A detailed marking template will be
available along with the assignment details on the unit website.
- Explain the foundational concepts and terminology relating to computerised information systems
- Distinguish between various types of information systems and their applications.
- Analyse organisational experiences and strategic use of information systems through case studies.
- Evaluate approaches used in managing information systems.
- Prepare a business report that utilises basic research skills to compare and contrast different options for information systems in a simulated business environment or case study.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
Examination
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
