Unit of Study


Business Information Systems
UoS CodeINFS2001
Credit points6
OfferedSemester 1, Semester 2
Prerequisites(INFS1000 or INFO1000 or INFO1003 or ISYS1003)
ProhibitionsACCT2003,  INFS2000
Lectures2hr lecture and 1hr tutorial per week
AssessmentIn Class Test; Group project; Final examination
DescriptionThis unit is designed to help you understand the firm's information environment and how it contributes to the attainment of business objectives from an end-to-end system perspective. It will raise your awareness of managers' professional responsibilities for the design, implementation, operation and control of business information system applications - primarily relating to the conduct of accounting related transactions. You will learn how to integrate both accounting and non-accounting functions to support the information needs of all users in a modern organization, how to mitigate risks and put appropriate controls in place. You will gain knowledge of approaches and methodologies used in structured design, including data modelling and process mapping, systems development or procurement and implementation.
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