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Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Online
Introduction
Information systems are no longer an option for businesses, they have become a necessity. Organisations are making significant investments in information systems to create business value. Information systems within organisations have evolved at a rapid rate and this unit provides students with an understanding of both the foundations of business information systems and recent developments of information systems for business.
The development of business information systems is generally a collaborative project both within a department and between other departments and this unit will discuss the challenges of working collaboratively within an organisation and develop these skills through teamwork activities and assessments. Lastly, while information systems provide a wealth of opportunity, the unit will also alert students to the risks and limitations of information systems for businesses and develop their critical thinking by demonstrating the ethical dimensions of information systems for business.
Summary
| Unit name | Information Systems for Business |
| Unit code | BFA315 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Mr Paul Taranto |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 1 |
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the business value proposition of information technology.
- Describe how information technology supports business process and the potential risks it poses to organizations.
- Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration in the completion of a project that involves identifying and evaluating the implementation of a new information system in a business.
- Critically evaluate the impact of information systems on individuals, organizations and society.
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 |
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| 089999 | $2,174.00 | $1,703.00 | not applicable | $3,284.00 |
- 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
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Pre-recorded Blended Lecture (online), Up to 1.5 hours (3-5 short lectures of maximum 20 minutes each), weekly. Blended Workshop (face to face and via zoom) for 180 minutes. 4 blocks of 3 hour workshops. |
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| Assessment | Business processing modelling assignment (30%)|Business Process Improvement Proposal with Emerging Technology (35%)|Reflective Implementation Plan (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Richardson, V., Chang, C. J., & Smith, R. E. (2024). Accounting information systems ISE (4th ed.). Pearson. |
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