Unit of Study


Managing Information & Knowledge Assets
UoS CodeINFS2010
Credit points6
OfferedSemester 1
PrerequisitesINFS1000 or INFO1000 or INFO1003 or INFO1903 or ISYS1003
Assumed KnowledgeINFS2001
ProhibitionsINFS3015
Lectures3 hrs per week
AssessmentIndividual project; Case study; Final examination
DescriptionOrganisations and individuals are often overwhelmed by the amount and diversity of digital information they need (or are required by law) to manage and maintain. This unit introduces you to the concepts of information, content and knowledge management and the systems that enable the acquisition, storage and distribution of business information, an understanding of which is crucial for your role as a future business manager. Adopting a sociotechnical systems design approach, you will develop your understanding of the theory and practical skills required to effectively design and deliver Web content to different kinds of users in a variety of formats. Specific emphasis is placed on the design of usable, scalable, standards-based Web information resources.
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