32557 Enabling Enterprise Information Systems
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksDescription
This postgraduate subject introduces students to the uses of information systems in generating business value for organisations. It deals with the different types of enterprise information requirements, application of information systems to business problems, and recent developments and technologies in the marketplace. Emphasis is on organisational strategies for information systems, mobile, cloud and social computing, and design activities including working in design teams.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Evaluate different uses of Information systems in supporting organisational value; |
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| 2. | Examine basic technologies enabling business outcomes; |
| 3. | Use basic skills for information requirements gathering, business analysis and design; |
| 4. | Assess and identify management issues related to information systems activities within enterprise; |
| 5. | Evaluate responsibilities of Information systems professionals; |
| 6. | Apply their improved group work skills, at working in groups. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, and influence stakeholders, and apply expert judgment establishing and managing constraints, conflicts and uncertainties within a hazards and risk framework to define system requirements and interactivity. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, to explore, test, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, theories or concepts. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating autonomously within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their own and others' performance with a high level of responsibility to improve and practice competently for the benefit of professional practice and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Students will learn through a combination of topic presentation, design activities, and group discussions. There will be approximately 1.5 hour topic presentation and 1.5 hour practical work per week.
Students need to take the following points into consideration for pre-class preparation. These will ensure a productive learning experience and an effective group discussion during the class time:
- Lecture notes for each week will be made available on Canvas prior to each lecture. Students need to review lecture notes as well as corresponding recommended readings before coming to the class.
- Each lecture includes at least one major case study. A copy of the case study will be uploaded on Canvas under each week's lecture folder. Students need to study the case and review its questions before the class time.
- Students are encouraged to bring their notes and questions to the class, and discuss them with their group members and exchange feedback.
Content (topics)
In a world where organizations are constantly trying to grow and gain a competetive advantage, Enterprise Information Systems play a vital role in helping organizations to achieve their objectives. This subject covers information strategies, models, frameworks, and technologies that enable organizations to support their everyday business as well as to succeed in their competetive environments. The subject does not need any technical or programing background; rather it critically analyzes the applications of a variety of enterprise information systems for organizations. Real world problems and case studies will be discussed in the class and students need to provide critical and relevant solutions. The subject primarily covers the following topics
Topics covered are:
- Information Systems Overview and Real World IS challenges
- Organizational strategy and competetive advantages
- Approaches to IS development and project management
- Social, cloud and mobile computing
- E-commerce and E-business
- IS Security
- Intelligent Systems
- Design thinking
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Information System review and evaluation
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment is to examine students' ability to analyze real world case studies and problems. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 and C.1 |
| Type: | Case study |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Length: | A template will be provided on Canvas for students to download and complete. |
Assessment task 2: Quizzes
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and D.1 |
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| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | Refer to the assignment template |
Assessment task 3: Design Exercise (group)
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | Refer to the assignment guideline on UTS Canvas |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
Rainer, R. K., & Prince, B. (2016). Introduction to information systems (6th ed.). Wiley.
Recommended texts
Brown, T., & Wyatt, J. (2015). Design thinking for social innovation. Annual Review of Policy Design, 3(1), 1-10.
Janson, M. A., & Smith, L. D. (1985). Prototyping for systems development: a critical appraisal. MIS Quarterly, 9(4), 305-316.
Other resources
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