Unit details
MIS101 - Business Information Systems
| Offered at: | (B, S, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, S, W, X) and trimester 2 (B, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MSC120 |
| Unit chair: | G Pye |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT101 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The Business Information Systems unit introduces the broad fundamental concepts of business information systems, information literacy and information management in organisations. The unit will focus on introducing problem-solving techniques and critical thinking for business solution development along with other topics will including information strategies for people work and technology; translating competitive advantage; E-business; Web 2.0; Cloud computing; Enterprise systems; information security and risk management. Current business information system trends and likely future developments and applications of information systems will also be discussed.
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** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2813 | $2917 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
