INFS7040 Electronic Commerce for Managers

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Information Systems
Offered in	First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course covers issues relating to the management of information and communication technology (ICT), important ICT infrastructure and systems, ICT strategic planning and the governance of ICT. Students will critically analyse and present ICT management issues in class.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to: Explain the value of information and communication technology (ICT) for economies, organizations and individuals; Analyse and justify ICT investment options, costs, benefits and plans; Describe data and network infrastructure and systems and analyse their impact on organizational performance; Explain issues with respect to IT security; Analyse and evaluate web, wireless and social media strategies for organizations; Understand enterprise level systems and their use; Describe how ICT systems are acquired and constructed and be able to construct simple business process models; Demonstrate a knowledge of strategic planning and governance for ICT; Understand ethical, legal, social and environmental issues associated with the use of ICT.
Indicative Assessment	Mid-semester Examination 15% Group Project 25% Examination 60%
Workload	Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10-12 hours a week to completing the work. This will include: Lecture and tutorials - 3 hours Private study - 4 hours Tutorial and assignment preparation - 4 hours
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Business Information Systems
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	None
Requisite Statement	None
Corequisites	None
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management, Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management, Master of Business, Master of Business, Master of Business, Master of Business, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Accounting, Master of Accounting, Master of Information Systems Studies, Master of Information Systems Studies, Master of Business Information Systems, and Master of Business Information Systems
Other Information	For further information please refer to Course Website
Academic Contact	http://cbe.anu.edu.au/courses/rsabis/INFS7040

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