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. Students are expected to already posses or be able to acquire the ability to use these productivity packages prior to commencing this course.

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.