MBA505 Managing Business Information (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject aims to provide an introduction to the use and management of information systems (IS), with an emphasis on business implications of developments in information technology. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of IS in organisations, examine information technology components of IS and review the means by which organisations acquire, deploy and evaluate information systems for managing information and driving organisational performance. Current research and practice in the field of management information systems is analysed incorporating ethical practices related to the development, use and governance of these systems. The subject will include practical activities involving the usage of business IS and tools germane to the area.

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Session 2
Distance	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MBA505

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Enrolment restrictions:

MBA students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to understand how and why management information systems are essential to business;
be able to advance their understanding of how information technologies are used to process data into useful information for problem solving, decision making and creating new information products for strategic advantage;
be able to recognise the functions of different types of information systems and how different levels within an organisation are served by different information systems;
be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate management information systems and their role in organisations;
be able to understand the increasing use of inter-organisational systems and international alliances in the drive to succeed in a globalised economy;
be able to recognise the growing impact of information systems on the reorganisation of businesses, including moves such as outsourcing, right sizing and merging;
be able to exercise critical and reflective judgement about ethical, social and governance issues created by the widespread use of management information systems.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The information age: Foundations of information systems in business Strategic and competitive opportunities with information technology Information technology infrastructure E-business and e-commerce Management and organisational support systems for business Developing and implementing business systems Security, governance and ethical challenges Managing international information systems Emerging technologies

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