Courses & Units

Information Systems Management KIT312

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit covers the methods, issues and opportunities that organisations have when planning and evaluating ICT. The unit delivers fundamentals on IS/IT strategic planning with a view of realising benefits for their IT investment. Other contemporary issues are also explored.

Summary

Unit name Information Systems Management
Unit code KIT312
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Vasundhara (Vasu) Rani
Available as an elective?
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 12/7/2021 10/8/2021 30/8/2021 17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Design solutions to business problems informed by the changing nature of ICT.
  • Evaluate and proactively manage the realisation of benefits to an ICT investment.
  • Justify the process of managing change when implementing ICT.
  • Produce professional reports that communicate information at a professional level.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
020399 $993.00 $993.00 not applicable $2,402.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at intermediate level

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Introductory Workshop in Semester Week 1
Workshops: 2 hours per week commencing in Semester Week 2

AssessmentExamination (40%)|Leaders Report (PPT) (15%)|Workshops (15%)|BM Business Case (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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