Introduction to Information Systems

• • role of information systems in contemporary life
  • technical, organisational and social issues underpinning information systems
  • how information systems are organised, designed and built

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject provides a broad introductory understanding of information systems, viewed from organisational and societal contexts, and provides students with a balance of technical and organisational perspectives to serve as the basis for further study in the discipline. It introduces business environments and explores how technology is integrated into business, government and community systems. It also provides an introduction to decision making and systems theory, and considers the role of IT professionals in solving organisational problems.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Students will be assessed on the basis of two assignments, class participation which includes an e-portfolio of tutorial/lab exercises, and a final examination.

• Workshop Activities (20%)
• Report (15%)
• Report (15%)
• Timed Examination (50%)

Current study term: 25 Jul 21 to 29 Oct 21