312441 v.2 Business Information Technology Major (MIS)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
The Business Technology Major is designed for computing/business information professionals who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in this area. The major provides scope for the merger of theory and practice and incorporates new concepts and technologies
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Graduates may apply for membership to the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing Scoeity, with a prior computing related degree.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body
2. apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations
3. conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments
4. able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details
5. manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations
6. ability to see the business potential of new technologies as they emerge.Ability to appreciate, and apply where appropriate, the philosophies behind new methodological approaches as they emerge
7. apply communications and collaboration technologies to support international organisations, understand and appreciate relevant international ICT standards, and the role of ICTs in supporting international organisations
8. understand the range of potential impacts of information technology on users, and manage and design systems and technologies that are appropriate to a wide range of users
9. apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security, employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11465 | v.2 | Information Technology Seminar 653 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11739 | v.4 | Information Systems Development Methodologies 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13587 | v.7 | Business Oriented Technologies 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307773 | v.3 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence 601 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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