CIS 3008 Systems Planning and Management

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RATIONALE:

We live in a dynamic world, and the growth of the internet, the globalization of trade and the affordable technological developments have changed the role on information systems in today's digital firm. These factors have prompted leaders to review and change their business models, processes and knowledge distribution. At the same time leaders operate in an imperfect highly dynamic world. In order to compete in this digital economy, organisations need strategies to integrate their internal functions with their suppliers, customers and regulatory authorities. This course is designed to equip the student to appreciate the issues involved in the planning and management of information systems for competitive firms.

SYNOPSIS:

As the application of Internet-based information technologies spreads more widely, the need to formulate strategies, policies and procedures which enrich the competitive advantage afforded by these systems, becomes essential. Issues such as electronic commerce, electronic business, mobile commerce, digital integration of business processes, customer relationship management, supply chain management, wireless web, system acquisition strategies and cost of ownership must form part of the student's skill and knowledge portfolio. Verbal and written communication skills are also emphasized as important skills for the student.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. understand the organisational foundations of systems, their strategic role, and the organisational and management changes driving electronic commerce, electronic business, and the emerging digital firm;
2. describe how telecommunications and internet technologies create a new infrastructure for the digital integration of the enterprise;
3. describe the process of redesigning organisations using information systems, including reengineering of critical business processes, development of Web applications, systems analysis and design, quality assurance, and change management;
4. understand the role of information systems in capturing and distributing organisational knowledge and in enhancing management decision making by the use of work group collaboration, artificial intelligence, decision support and executive support systems;
5. describe the challenges and opportunities created by the pervasiveness and power of contemporary information systems and the global connectivity of the Internet, including security, control, ethical and social consequences of developing global systems.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

To be advised.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

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The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date for Exam (Parts A and B) after the timetable has been finalised. The total working time for Exam (Parts A and B) is 3 hours.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   If you are an international student in Australia, you are advised to attend all classes at your campus. For all other students, there are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the assignment. To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 20% of the total marks available for the assignment may apply for each working day late. (a) If the assignment is submitted late (any circumstances including medical certificate) after TWO weeks of the due date, the assignment will not be marked and the decision for a makeup assignment will be made subject to the outcome of the final examination result. (b) Unless otherwise directed by the examiner, students should submit the electronic copy only of the assignment through the USQConnect. It is the student's responsibility to make sure appropriate attachments are uploaded and submitted (send) for marking. Hard copy or e-mail submission is NOT acceptable.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must attempt all of the summative assessment items, achieve a mark of at least 50% in the assignment, achieve at least 50% in the examination, and at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   This is a restricted examination. Candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the examination for this course are (i) Writing materials: non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination; (ii) Translation dictionaries: with the Examiner's approval, candidates may, take an appropriate non-electronic translation dictionary into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Guide to Policies and Procedures of the Faculty which can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/buspolproc.html.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Learning Resources: Prescribed texts and materials (see above); prescribed reference materials (see above); printed Introductory Book, Study Book/s and Book/s of Selected Readings; and course Website accessible via USQConnect.
2. E-mail and Internet Access: Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to USQConnect for this course.