Management Information Systems G (9503.2)

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, 2^nd edn, McGraw-Hill, North Ryde, NSW.

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

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

Pearlson K. & Saunders CS 2006, Managing and using information systems: a strategic approach, 3^rd 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

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted.

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.

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. 
 

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

Participation requirements

Your participation in lectures, workshops and tutorial activities 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. Experience has shown that students who do not attend classes, have difficulty passing the unit.
 
Students should also be aware that the subject will be assessed on material covered in all classes, including lectures, workshops, tutorials and labs. It is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material.  Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity.  While some of the lecture notes and course materials are available online, these are intended to be broad outlines of the lectures.  Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials perfectly substitute for class attendance and participation..

Required IT skills

Management Information Systems G is an advanced level unit and it is generally expected that students will have some background in their knowledge of IT related matters. Students should also possess the ability to use a word processor for the production of assignments and various on-line searching tools from the Internet and the library to undertake various assignments in the unit.

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

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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