EBUS3010

Strategic Business Systems

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

UoN Singapore Trimester 1, Trimester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Investigates the role of information and use of technology within an organisation from a management perspective. Topics include the links between information, technology and organisational structure. Strategic and operational planning for ICT.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course the student will:
1. appreciate the interrelationship between organisational structure and the nature and use of information systems
2. have strategies to help management deal with change in information technologies
3. be familiar with Information System management practices and issues
4. be able to research and summarise issues in business-related aspects of information technologies
Content Investigates the use of technology and information systems within an organisation from a management perspective.
Topics include:
*The changing role of IT in Business, from efficiency to effectiveness to paradigm shifts.
*Strategic Use of Information Resources
*ICT to make Business Efficient (Transaction Processing, TQM, BPR, MRP)
*Utilisng Information, Data Warehousing & Management Reporting Information Systems Strategy
*The MIS organisation
*ICT changing organisations (outsourcing, strategic alliances, outsourcing/insourcing)
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition None necessary
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge This course requires proficiency in understanding and expressing complex concepts at tertiary level. High levels of academic English are required. Students who have not undertaken at least 40 units of 2000/3000 level courses on campus at The University of Newcastle at Callaghan, Ourimbah or Singapore are advised to consult with the Course Co-ordinator before enrolling.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EBUS3010