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Introduction to Business Information Systems

Undergraduate | SWI-INF10003 | 2018

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Learn how information technology guides business decisions. Discover the ways business intelligence tools fuel competitive advantage. Debate the impacts of telecommunications, internet, networks, mobile devices and social media on business solutions

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Business Information Systems

About this subject

  • Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

    1. Analyse and explain issues that arise with the adoption / acquisition of technology that enable core business processes and support business strategic goals
    2. Use appropriate software tools for the provision of business solutions
    3. Discuss the impact telecommunications (Internet, networks, mobile devices) and social media has on developing business solutions and the subsequent use of Business Intelligence tools to facilitate competitive advantage for organisations
    4. Describe ethical, cultural and security concerns associated with the use of technology within organisations
    5. Independently or collaboratively communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • SWI-INF10014 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-CIS11 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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