Courses & Units
Business Information Systems KXO101
Offered offshore at Shanghai
Introduction
This unit introduces the concepts of information systems in a business environment. It examines what is meant by an information system, and how and why information systems are being used in business. The issues involved in developing, managing and controlling business information systems are also explored. The tutorials are designed to develop proficiency in business software applications such as Microsoft's Office suite to provide a set of job-ready skills.
Summary
| Unit name | Business Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KXO101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Soonja Yeom |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Ocean University | Shanghai Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Semester 1 | 10/9/2024 | 20/10/2024 | 16/12/2024 | 16/12/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of managing information systems in decision-making within organisations.
- Describe how enabling technologies can be used as the foundation and infrastructure for managing information systems.
- Produce business reports and be able to use a variety of communication tools.
- Solve a range of business problems using productivity tools with an emphasis on spreadsheets.
- Manage information systems recognising cultural, legal and ethical issues.
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 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Teaching is grouped into 13 weekly modules containing a range of self-directed and in-class activities. Online and/or face to face lectures will occur in weeks 1-13. Face to face tutorials will occur in weeks 2-13. |
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| Assessment | Practical Test (30%)|Weekly Quizzes (30%)|Major Project (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2020), Management Information Systems – Managing the Digital Firm. Global Edition. (16th Edition) Pearson Education, United Kingdom. (Available as a printed book, or an ebook) |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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