FIT9123 Introduction to business information systems
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT9123 Introduction to business information systems is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT9123
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT9123
1 unit list FIT9123 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: For students enrolled in E3001, E3002, E3005, E3010, E3011, E3007 completing the Software Engineering specialisation: FIT2090.
Overview
The unit aims to introduce students to various technologies and contexts within which the technologies operate, are created and managed, as well as the purposes and aims that guide them.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle25%
- Participation and reflectionParticipationThreshold hurdle10%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
- Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
(Semester 2) Determine key considerations of strategic business contexts relevant to managing IT resources in an organisation;
- 2
(Semester 2) Analyse common business processes and the role IT can play in managing these processes;
- 3
(Semester 2) Discuss appropriate sourcing strategy for provisioning information systems;
- 4
(Semester 2) Identify the requirements for ongoing management of IT infrastructure in an organisation;
- 5
(Semester 2) Explain key considerations in strategically planning for technological innovation to meet the short and long-term business objectives of an organisation;
- 6
(Semester 2) Discuss ethical issues relevant to members of the IT profession, and to the management and use of IT in organisations.
- 7
(Semester 1) Discuss key considerations of strategic business contexts relevant to managing IT resources in an organisation;
- 8
(Semester 1) Evaluate common business processes and the role IT can play in managing these processes;
- 9
(Semester 1) Apply a generic model of the systems development lifecycle to plan and manage deliverables and milestones during information systems design and development;
- 10
(Semester 1) Discuss contract development and select an appropriate sourcing strategy for provisioning information systems;
- 11
(Semester 1) Analyse factors relevant to managing small to medium-sized projects for in-house or contract software development, software outsourcing, package acquisition and implementation;
- 12
(Semester 1) Identify the requirements for ongoing management of IT infrastructure in an organisation;
- 13
(Semester 1) Discuss key considerations in strategically planning for technological innovation to meet the short and long-term business objectives of an organisation;
- 14
(Semester 1) Discuss ethical and professional issues relevant to members of the IT profession;
- 15
(Semester 1) Discuss ethical issues related to the management and use of IT in organisations.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
- Applied sessions-
- Teaching approachActive 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 teaching activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Emy Elyanee
- Rumana Ahmed
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Caddie Gao
- Professor Juliana Sutanto
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT9123?
FIT9123 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT9123?
FIT9123 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT5133.
When is FIT9123 offered?
In 2023, FIT9123 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT9123?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT9123 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.