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Enterprise Applications & Architectures (ISYS90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Rod Dilnutt
Semester 2
Rod Dilnutt
Overview
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AIMS
This core subject introduces the concept of enterprise architecture (EA). The structure of an EA provides the framework by which an organisation can be understood. It introduces the fundamental relationships existing between various components of the EA namely: processes, information, organisational structure and enabling technologies. Consequently, many of the concept domains introduced in this subject are more fully explored in further core and elective subjects.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Integrating business applications across business functions and companies provides large benefits to organisations. This subject has two primary themes. Firstly, it introduces EA concepts and frameworks that serve as artefacts of the business and also the process of creating an EA. Secondly, it looks at the implementation of the EA into the organisation and the impacts on the processes, information, organisational structures and applications employed by to enable the organisation to function. A final discussion covers the benefits, risks and critical success factors.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the basic concepts of EA
- Be familiar with the form and function of an EA
- Conceptualise a holistic view of an organisation’s information, processes, structure and applications
- Apply the concepts of EA in an organisational context
- Recognise the benefits associated with an EA
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Analytical and interpretative skills, in diagnosing organisational issues
- High-level analytical skills, through application of organisational change theory in a practical context
- Problem solving skills using change management models
- Team-work, through working on a group project
- Report-writing skills and
- Presentation skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students who are enrolled in the two year, 200 point Master of Information Systems must have completed ISYS90026 Fundamentals of Information Systems.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One group based assignment (35%) with 3-5 group members of approximately 3500 words due at the end of week 9, requiring approximately 48-52 hours of work per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in the assignment.
- One group based assignment presentation (10%) with 3-5 group members of appoximately 15 minutes duration, requiring approximately 13-15 hours of work per student. ILOs 1, 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in the assignment presentation.
- Tutorial leadership and participation (15%), including leadership of a discussion on a selected reading topic, requiring approximately 18-22 hours of work per student. ILOs 2 and 3 are addressed in tutorial leadership and discussion.
- One written 2 hour closed book end of semester examination (40%). ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the examination.
Hurdle requirements: To pass the subject, students must obtain:
- at least 50% of the marks available in the non-examination based assessment
- at least 50% of the marks available in the examination
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rod Dilnutt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour lecture per week. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Rod Dilnutt
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rod Dilnutt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 3 hour lecture per week. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Rod Dilnutt
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in weekly 3-hour seminars with each containing a lecture on theoretical concepts and student presentation and discussion of relevant literature. The subject is supported by the University’s Learning Management System which provides the repository for lecture and reading resources and facilitation of group assignment collaboration.
Outside classes, students will study theory and cases through reading and continuing group research and report writing activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Lecture notes and required readings are made available through the University’s Learning Management System and consist of publications and journal articles relevant to the topic under discussion.
CAREERS/INDUSTRY LINKS
The role of an enterprise architect is becoming a core skill for any information systems function within contemporary organisations and offers a career path for the IS professional. This subject is particularly relevant to more general careers in information systems as it builds an understanding of the inter-relationships between the various components of an EA and the value provided to the organisation.
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- 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: 3 November 2022