This course approaches information systems from the executive and operational management perspective. It assumes a familiarity with the fundamentals of business and information systems from a technological point of view, as would be covered in a foundation course in this area. The emphasis of the course will be on understanding concepts, characteristics and factors, particularly from technological and non-technological perspectives, that are likely to impact the effectiveness and success of information systems in business environments. The aim of the course is therefore to provide students with a balanced view and deeper understanding of developing information systems strategy and managing information systems from organizational and technical perspectives so that they have a theoretically sound, but nevertheless practically oriented foundation, from which to successfully tackle information systems projects, initiatives and implementations.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

• Operationally manage and coordinate IT systems within small, medium and large corporate enterprises
• Develop, implement and coordinate IT systems strategies and plans within small, medium and large corporate enterprises
• Resource, finance, plan and control corporate IT systems

• Student Learning Journal 1 25%
• Student Learning Journal 2 25%
• Course Project 50%

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include:

• Seminars and discussion forums (Q&A)
• Personal private study – reading and writing
• Group work – writing and project preparation
• Wattle

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of a n Australian undergraduate degree

There are no specified prerequisites for this course.  Course is solely appropriate for graduate students in the ANU College of Business and Economics.

For further information please refer to the Course Website