This unit provides students with an understanding of the management issues surrounding information technology (IT), the knowledge of management functions and responsibilities necessary for IT managers, and the knowledge to apply IT management principles in the organisational environment. Main topics include: Information Systems, Management, Managing Essential Technologies, Managing System Development, Managing New Technologies, Acquisition of Hardware, Software, Networks, and Services People and Technology.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:
(c.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
GCO3816, IMS3002
Madhu Chetty
Consultation hours: Tuesday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Oladayo Bello
Madhu Chetty
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Information Systems Management - Ch 1 of prescribed text | |
| 2 | Information Systems Management - Ch 2 & 3 of prescribed text | |
| 3 | Information Systems Management - Ch 4 of prescribed text | |
| 4 | Managing Essential Technologies - Ch 5 of prescribed text | |
| 5 | Managing Essential Technologies - Ch 6 & 7 of prescribed text | |
| 6 | Managing Essential Technologies - Ch 7, 8 & 11 prescribed text | Assignment 1 due 4 September 2015 |
| 7 | Managing System Development - Ch 9 of prescribed text | |
| 8 | Managing System Development - Ch 10 of prescribed text | |
| 9 | Systems for Supporting Knowledge Work - Ch 12 & 13 of prescribed text | |
| 10 | Systems for Supporting Knowledge Work - Ch 13 & 14 of prescribed text | |
| 11 | Acquisition of Hardware, Software, Networks, and Services - reading materials on unit website | |
| 12 | People and Technology - Ch 15 of prescribed text | Assignment 2 due 23 October 2015 |
| 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): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 (Individual) | 20% | 4 September 2015 |
| Assignment 2 (Individual) | 30% | 23 October 2015 |
| Examination 1 | 50% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
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A document stating how you can gauge the quality of your assessment will be released on the unit website.
A document stating how you can gauge the quality of your assessment will be released on the unit website.
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Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
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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.
Study guides will be provided for students.
Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library.
Barbara C. McNurlin, Ralph H. Sprague, Jr. and Tung Bui. (2009). Information Systems Management in Practice. (8th Edition) Pearson International Edition (ISBN: 13: 978-0-13-157951-4, ISBN: 10: 0-13-157951-7).
Turban, E., Dorothy, L., McLean, E., and Wetherbe, J. (2010). Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy. (7th Edition) John Wiley (ISBN: 978-0-470-40032-6).
Oz, E. (2009). Management Information Systems. (6th Edition) Thomson Course Technology (ISBN: 978-4239-0178-5).
You are permitted to bring in the following study materials for the exam:
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