Unit details
MSC220 - Small Business Systems
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Torlina |
| Prerequisite: | Nil. |
| Corequisite: | MSC120 or SIT101 |
| Incompatible with: | SIT241 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit is designed to provide students with the background knowledge and practical skills necessary to investigate and recommend information systems and technology to support the operation of a small to medium-sized business. Students will study real businesses over the trimester. Particular emphasis is placed on business information management, information systems and information technology to support business planning and operations. Recent developments in electronic commerce, the Internet, social networking and mobile communication which can benefit businesses are also covered.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% 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.
