University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

31484 Information Systems Foundations

6cp; availability: Graduate Certificate in IT, Graduate Diploma in IT and Graduate Diploma in Professional IT students only

This subject introduces students to the theories and concepts of information systems and their relationship to business processes and IT infrastructure. The organisation, retrieval and evaluation of information is dealt with in the context of web-based systems. Accounting information systems are used as a basis for examining the way organisations process operational data and produce information for decision-making and external parties. The subject, therefore, covers basic accounting principles, classification of accounts, bookkeeping, reporting and budgeting. This assists the student to better understand the business rules that govern the flow of transactions through a system, the way in which the storage of data is structured, and the requirements of information extraction. The subject also covers the ways in which information systems are developed and key human aspects of the development process.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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