Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Management issues surrounding information technology with emphasis on contemporary telecommunications facilities. Planning, development, and operation of the business information technology. IT strategies and plans, systems and project development methods, managing application portfolio resources, and managing technological change in a business context. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed the management skills and understanding needed to plan, develop, implement and operate information systems that are integrated with corporate objectives. Developed an appreciation and understanding of the major contemporary issues facing IT executives, managers, directors and CIOs. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Galliers, R.D., Leidner, D. and Baker, B.S.H., (Eds.), (1999), Strategic Information Management - Challenges and Strategies in Managing Information Systems. |
Unit Texts: | Pearlson, K., (2001), Managing and Using Information Systems - A Strategic Approach, UK, John Wiley and Sons. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Presentation 10%. Examination 60%. Written Report One 20%. Written Report Two 10%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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