The unit will provide students with an introduction and broad overview of the application of IT to the management of information in organisations, and the role of the IT professional in developing and implementing IT-based solutions to information problems. The discussion of the organisational framework for IT and IT professional practice will be set within its broader social context. The opportunities, problems and risks associated with IT will be examined, together with their implications for the rights and responsibilities of IT professionals.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
CSE1204, ELC1000, IMS1704, BUS1021, CPE1006
Dr. Abraham van der Vyver
Consultation hours: To be advised.
To be advised
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More South African case studies have been added to the tutorials in response to requests that were posed by students who evaluated the course.
The students commented postively on the explanations and illustration of the role of IT in an organisation.
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Introduction to Organisations | |
| 2 | Information and Information Systems | |
| 3 | Introduction to Business Processes | |
| 4 | Information Technologies in the Organisation | |
| 5 | Developing Successful IT Systems - Part 1 | |
| 6 | Supporting Business Functions with IT | |
| 7 | Developing Successful IT Systems - Part 2 | Assignment 1 due 15 April 2014 |
| 8 | Communication Concepts | |
| 9 | Working in Teams | |
| 10 | Communication in Organisations | Assignment 2 due 13 May 2014 |
| 11 | Managing IT Security | |
| 12 | Professional Issues | |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: IT & IS in Organisations | 20% | 15 April 2014 |
| Assignment 2: Analysis of a case study in the field of Systems Development | 20% | 13 May 2014 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Students are expected to attend at least 9 of the tutorials and constructively participate in activities that form part of the tutorial. Attendance and participation will be recorded by your tutor.
The criteria used to assess submissions are:
The criteria used to assess submissions are:
Baltzan, P & Phillips, A. (2010) Business Driven Technology. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill.
Dwyer, J. (2005) Communication in Business: Strategies and Skills. 3rd Edition. Pearson Education, Australia.
Eunson, B. (2005) Communicating in the 21st Century. John Wiley & Sons, Australia
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Faculty of Information Technology Style Guide
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No resubmission allowed.
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Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
No software is required for this unit.
Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library.
Baltzan, P. & Phillips, A.. (2010). Business Driven Technology. (4th Edition) McGraw-Hill Irwin (ISBN: 9780071220538).
All formal communications will be conducted during lectures.
No additional material or equipment will be permitted in the exam.
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