Unit details
MSC217 - Database Management for Business*
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Lamp |
| Prerequisite: | MSC120 or SIT101 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT103 |
| Recommended: | MSC228 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: * To be recoded 'MIS202 Managing Data and Information' from Trimester 1 2013
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit approaches the use of databases within an organisation from an information resource management perspective. Information management scenarios from organisations are used to illustrate the use of databases as one component of competent and rigorous information management. Data management challenges raised by today's decentralised organisations are addressed. SQL and entity-relationship modelling are used as examples of tools to support this central information systems activity.
Assessment
Assignment 1 20%, Assignment 2 20%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 45% of the marks available on the assignments overall and achieve at least 45% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2587 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
