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32531 Global Information Systems

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UTS: Information Technology: Computing and Communications
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Postgraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Recommended studies: a general awareness of computers, the internet and modern business issues (particularly globalisation)

Handbook description

This subject covers new requirements placed on information systems arising out of the globalisation of business operations. It covers new ways of doing business in global environments, including formation of alliances and joint ventures, and ways that information systems must be developed to support them. The interaction of technical issues and social issues, including culture, is studied.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On completion of this subject students will have an understanding of:

  1. The general nature of global information systems and how they differ from contemporary systems.
  2. The role of information systems in global business
  3. Legal and cultural issues related to quality implementation of global information systems
  4. New information processes and management structures arising out of “e” (electronic) ways of conducting business within the global environment
  5. Effect of new technologies (like mobile technologies and web services) on the relationship between people and businesses within the global environment.
  6. Develop skills at working in group projects.

Contribution to course aims and graduate attributes

As an elective in the MBA and post-graduate IT courses, this subject places information systems in the context of globalization of businesses.

Teaching and learning strategies

The Subject will be taught by a combination of lectures, case studies, discussions and group activities. Students can expect to attend 1.5 hours of lecture and 1.5 hours of discussion session per week. Theoretical materials will be covered in the lecture.

Content

  1. New ways of doing e-business within the global environment including business networking and formation of collaborative arrangements.
  2. Interorganisational and Global Information Systems
  3. Business and trading alliances and the effect of technology on the globalization of these relationships within and outside the alliances
  4. IT outsourcing
  5. Legal and Cultural issues within the context of global information systems
  6. Sharing knowledge within global teams; distribution of responsibilities and functions within global information systems
  7. Development and management of global information systems
  8. Case studies of global organizations, with emphasis on technical and social issues

Assessment

Assessment Item 1: Assignment 1 - Group Assignment

Objective(s):

1-6
Weighting: 20%
Length: The Report should be not more than 2500 words.

Assessment Item 2: Assignment 2 - Group Assignment

Objective(s):

2-6
Weighting: 30%
Oral Presentation 10%
Written Report 20%
Length: The Report should be not more than 3000 words.

Assessment Item 3: Final Exam - During Week 14 Closed Book Exam

Objective(s):

1-6
Weighting: 50%

Minimum requirements

To pass the subject, students must attempt all items of assessment, obtain a total mark of at least 50% and achieve at least 50% (25/50) in the final examination. Students obtaining a mark of >=50% for the subject, but have failed in the compulsory item, will be awarded a Fail (X) grade for the subject.

NO conceded passes are to be granted due to University Policy.

No supplementary examination will be given in this Subject. If you miss any piece of assessment through documented illness or misadventure, you should consult with the Subject Coordinator. In the case of the final examination, your "Application for Alternative Examination (due to Illness or Misadventure)" form must be submitted with appropriate documentation to the Student Information & Administration Centre within three working days of the examination.

Recommended texts

  1. Subject lecture slides
  2. Turban, E. and Volonino,L. 2011. Information Technology for Management. Improving Performance in the Digital economy. 8th ed. John Wiley.
  3. Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P.2012. Management Information Systems. Managing the digital firm. 12th ed. Pearson.
  4. Chandran,D.Comp. 2012. Innovations for Global Relationship Management. Ed.2. McGrawHill.

Other resources

Online support for this subject will be via UTSOnline at http://online.uts.edu.au