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Foundations of Information Systems (ISYS10001) // Further information
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
David Eccles
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials (combination of discussion and practical individual/group work in a computer lab).
Indicative Key Learning Resources
Students have access to lecture notes, lecture slides, tutorial worksheets. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended resources. Recommended textbook is Laudon, C., and Laudon, J. Management Information Systems, Current Edition, Pearson Education.
Careers/Industry Links
As an introductory information system subject, this is relevant to many aspects of the IT industry and to IS management. Exemplar companies/organisations which have been involved in the delivery of the subject (through guest lectures etc.) are Deloittes and the material is relevant to workplace activity in any of the major IS consulting firms.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024