Unit details
MSC755 - Risk Management for Business Information Systems
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Lichtenstein |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Global trends in business information systems outsourcing and electronic business highlight the need for companies to understand and manage a wide variety of information systems and information technology (IT) risks including IT services risks, IT project risks, and electronic business risks. This unit explores eight classes of risk for contemporary business information systems. Students will learn and apply key strategies and techniques for managing a wide range of information systems risk classes. The unit examines the risks within a framework of information systems governance, standards and audit.
Assessment
Written Assignment 5000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on each item of assessment.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2593 | $2897 |
* 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.
