COIS20024  Information Systems Overview

On completion of this course students should possess a sound knowledge of basic concepts relating to the use of computer hardware, software and computer-based information systems in a business environment. The course also provides the student with an understanding of management issues concerning information systems. For their assignment work, students must have access to any type of computer on which they can use productivity software packages such as a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database package. If you have recently completed studies in Decision Support & Intelligent Systems in an Australian undergraduate program, you are advised to seek substitution for this course if it is compulsory for your current program. Alternatively, if your program allows, you may seek exemption.

Access to the Internet is highly desirable as Internet use is an integral part of the teaching strategy. Students who are unable to arrange Internet access must contact the program coordinator before the commencement of Week 2.