INFT2150
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces the skills and techniques which the contemporary manager and ICT professional need if they are to effectively utilise Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) within their business. The course draws upon the business analyst's body of knowledge (BOK) defined by the international institute of Business Analysts. Three major areas are covered:- business analysis, including problem-solving techniques- defining and documenting business requirements- business system design and implementation
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Determine and document business requirements for information in the modern organisation.
2. Explain the key issues that arise when business information systems are being developed and implemented.
3. Conceptually describe the role of ICT in the day-to-day management of an organisation.
Content
Topics will include:
- Components of Business Information Systems
- Analysing and documenting business processes
- Problem identification and solving
- Decision analysis
- Conceptual modelling of business systems and analysis of their requirements
- Stakeholder analysis and management
- Agile processes and frameworks
- Implementing business change for system, process, and business improvement
- Facilitation of communication, co-operation and collaboration with the organisation
Requisite
This course has similarities to INFT3150. If you have completed INFT3150, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
General knowledge of computing architectures and systems as it can be acquired in courses such as COMP1010 or COMP1140.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Presentation: Presentation
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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