Information Systems in Organisations (6348.6)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Information Systems in Organisations
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC College, Bruce, ACT
Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Students will be introduced to the Informatics discipline as the study of the components and use of information technology, particularly as applied through information systems, in conducting the work of government, business and other organisations. Students will gain a conceptual framework for understanding the nature and purpose of Informatics by examining typical kinds of information systems, the data, information and knowledge they embody, the technologies they deploy and the management and social issues they raise. The shape of the Information sector of the economy, the Skills Framework for the Information Age and careers is reviewed.
This unit may be cotaught with 9503 Management Information Systems G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain with examples the complex concepts of information, information systems and information technology;
2. Explain the nature, kinds, components and impacts of information systems and illustrate their use as a fundamental part of organisational processes;
3. Recognise the interests and roles of the various stakeholders in the development and operation of systems;
4. Describe the methodologies by which information systems are constructed and operated and how such systems are integrated into the organisational environment; and
5. Describe the information sector and the job roles within it.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Skills development

ACS accreditation
This unit is part of courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) v8.
This unit aligns with the following SFIA skills specifications:

Investigating business situations to define recommendations for improvement action - BUSA
Creating new approaches to performing business activities - BPRE
Managing requirements through the entire  delivery and operational life cycle - REQM
Methods and tools - METL
Influencing stakeholder attitudes, decisions and actions for mutual benefit - RLMT
Defining and operating a framework for security controls and security management strategies - SCTY

SFIA skills are defined by levels of responsibility, based on autonomy, influence, complexity, business skills, and knowledge. Although this unit may cover knowledge and skills at higher levels, it is expected that graduates of undergraduate degrees will be capable of operating at Level 2 overall.

Seoul Accord:

The UC generic attributes address graduate attributes 1, 6, 7, 9, and 10 of the Seoul Accord. The remaining graduate attributes that are covered in this unit are:
2. Knowledge for Solving Computer Problems
3. Problem Analysis
4. Design/Development of Solutions
5. Modern Tool Usage

 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

9524 Management Information Systems and 9503 Management Information Systems G

Equivalent units

9524 Management Information Systems

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 03 June 2024 On-Campus Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Blooma John
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 26 May 2025 On-Campus Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-Campus Dr Blooma John
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

The recommended text for the unit is:

Richardson J, Nkhoma M, Petts A, Smith R, Storey I, & Tolson J 2016, Computing for Business Success (Pearson Original eBook),  4th edn, Pearson, Melbourne, Vic.

Various resources, including academic and industry literature, readings from the Library, e-Reserve and the Web may be used to support the teaching of the unit (see unit Web site). Some useful references for ISO are:

Kroenke D, Wilson D & Brookes W 2016, Experiencing MIS,  4th edn, Pearson, Melbourne, Vic.

Baltzan P, Lynch K, & Blakey P 2013, Business Driven Information Systems, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, North Ryde, NSW.

Alter S 2002, Information systems: foundation of e-business, 4th edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Jessup LM & Valacich JS 2008, Information Systems Today: managing the digital world, 3rd edn, Pearson, Prentice Hall, Harlow.

Pearlson K. & Saunders CS 2006, Managing and using information systems: a strategic approach, 3rd edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.

Rainer RK, Turban E & Potter RE 2007, Introduction to information systems: supporting and transforming business, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assignments are required to be submitted by the due date.  If for any reason you are unable to do an assignment by the due date you must submit, to the lecturer, a request for an extension in writing before the due date (unless impossible) setting out in detail the genuine and exceptional reason for requesting the extension. If there is a medical or counselling reason for the extension request it must be accompanied by a medical or counselling certificate that clearly states:

  • that you were unfit to complete the assignment;
  • the date of the medical or counselling consultation; and
  • the period for which you were/are/will be unfit to complete the assignment.


Unless appropriate arrangements have been made, supported by a sensible and valid reason, late submissions will attract a penalty of 5% per day.  If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any assignment or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter.


Other Requirements

  1. Students should keep a copy of all assessment items that are submitted.
  2. The lecturer reserves the right to question students orally on their submitted work
  3. The assessment criteria for answers to theoretical and technical questions are both correctness and appropriate style.
  4. The tutors will provide feedback to the students on their assignments.


Referencing requirements:
In all submitted written work, the referencing should comply with the author-date or 'Harvard' system, as outlined in the University Library Citation Guide available at:
http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing

Special assessment requirements

To obtain a particular grade in this unit it is necessary that there are no outstanding submissions at the end of Week 13 and students must complete all assessment tasks.  All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items.


To pass this unit, you will need to satisfy the following condition:

a. students have to obtain a mark of 50% or greater for the assessments as a whole

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Lectures: Reading and Preparation 

12 x 4 hours

 48 hours 

Workshops and related work 

  9 x 3 hours

 27 hours

Discussion, posting and reading 

12 x 1 hour

 12 hours 

Quiz and related preparation

.

 15 hours 

Case Study - Group assignment

Analysis, modelling and processes preparation

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24 hours 

Report writing and related preparation

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12 hours 

Presentation and related preparation

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12 hours

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Total

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150 hours

Participation requirements

Your participation in lectures, workshops and discussions will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items. Students who do not attend classes will have difficulty passing the unit.
 

Required IT skills

Students need to possess the ability to use online searching tools from the Internet, a word processor and other software applications such as Excel and Visio to undertake various assessment tasks in the unit.

In-unit costs

No additional costs will be incurred by students undertaking this unit apart from the normal costs of being a university student.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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