FIT5094 IT for management decision making
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5094 IT for management decision making is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5094
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT5094
No unit lists FIT5094 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Master of Project Management (C6006): No prerequisites.
All other courses: Must have passed FIT9130 or (MGX5962 and three of (ACF5903, BTF5903, ECF5953, ETF5900, MGF5020, MGF5030, MGX5991, MGX5992, MKX5955)).
Overview
This unit provides students with an understanding of the development and use of information systems that support managers, especially their decision-making tasks. Students will learn of the nature of management work and decision theory and how this affects the development of decision support systems. A number of commonly used decision support methods and techniques will be explored. Students will be introduced to personal decision support systems, group support systems, negotiation support systems, data warehousing, executive information systems and business intelligence.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle25%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Continual assessmentParticipationThreshold hurdle5%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine and describe the concepts, scope and application of IT for decision support;
- 2
Explain the nature of managerial decision-making;
- 3
Create IT-based decision support for managers;
- 4
Evaluate major approaches of IT-based decision support;
- 5
Select the appropriate decision support approach for a particular project;
- 6
Perform system analysis for management support projects.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Caddie Gao
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Tam Leong Hing
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5094?
FIT5094 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT5094 offered?
In 2021, FIT5094 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT5094?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5094 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.