bus5bid business informatn sys design
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN
BUS5BID
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Business information systems are an essential part of most organisational functions today including accounting, marketing, human resource management, and finance. The aim of this subject is to skill you in analysing business problems using design thinking and work-centred analysis framework by designing business information system solutions to create business value and customer value. The subject focuses on analysis and design of business information systems from a design thinking viewpoint. The subject provides you with skills in design thinking, business process improvement, data modelling and analysis and business information systems analysis and design. Lecture material is presented in the context of real world case studies.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRajiv Khosla
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Systems analysis and design | Prescribed | Shelly, G., Cashman, T. and H.Rosenblatt | NInth Edition or later, Boston : Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2012 |
| Readings | The work system method : connecting people, processes, and IT for business results | Recommended | Alter, S. | Larkspur, CA : Work System Press, 2006 |
| Readings | Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation: What They Can't Teach You at Business or Design School | Prescribed | Idris Mootee | Wiley, 2013 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop high level business information system requirements using design thinking and work-centred analysis framework to create business and customer value.
- Activities:
- Assignment, Exam, Class exercises, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Evaluate information systems from a customer acquisition life cycle perspective.;
- Activities:
- Class exercises, lab exercises and lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Synthesis of information systems by applying database modeling skills to business problems and business intelligence projects.
- Activities:
- Class exercises, lab exercises, assignment and lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse and evaluate information systems using system analysis and design techniques as part of system development life cycle
- Activities:
- Lab exercises, class exercises, exam and lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Work in teams and apply knowledge of conducting interviews, planning and human side of managing team meetings for implementation of an information system
- Activities:
- Lectures, exam, assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Apply knowledge of Microsoft Access and SQL for implementing information systems
- Activities:
- Lab exercise
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajiv Khosla
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one Group assignment | Assignment completed by a group of 4 students. In a group of 4 students assignment equivalent to 2,000 words per student. | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Lab participation and Assessment | Weekly or bi-weekly lab exercises to be completed individually or in a group consisting of two students. Maximum of five lab exercises equivalent to 250 word each | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| Class participation | Weekly or bi-weekly homework exercises related to lecture material. Maximum of five homework exercises equivalent to 250 word each | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajiv Khosla
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one Group assignment | Assignment completed by a group of 4 students. In a group of 4 students assignment equivalent to 2,000 words per student. | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Lab participation and Assessment | Weekly or bi-weekly lab exercises to be completed individually or in a group consisting of two students. Maximum of five lab exercises equivalent to 250 word each | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| Class participation | Weekly or bi-weekly homework exercises related to lecture material. Maximum of five homework exercises equivalent to 250 word each | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |