| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | G Li |
| Incompatible with: | MSC751 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour workshop per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
In this unit students will study the role of IT services in organisations, and current strategic IT issues. The unit explores strategic management and planning for information technology, competitive advantage, information management, and critical success factors and information resource planning. Professional and ethical issues directly related to the topic are addressed during the unit study. In addition, IT consultancy skills will be developed. These topics will be studied with the use of case studies with some lectures presented by external industry consultants.
Assessment
Examination 60%, two assignments (20% each) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $969 | $969 | $969 | $2493 | $2786 |
* 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
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.