Enterprise Applications & Architectures (ISYS90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Rod Dilnutt
Semester 2
Rod Dilnutt
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
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 one of:
ISYS90026 Fundamentals of Information Systems
ISYS90081 Business Process Management
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One group based assignment 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 (ILO's) 1, 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in the assignment.
| Week 9 | 35% |
One group based assignment presentation with 3-5 group members of appoximately 15 minutes duration, requiring approximately 13-15 hours of work per student. ILO's 1, 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in the assignment presentation.
| 10% | |
Tutorial leadership and participation, including leadership of a discussion on a selected reading topic, requiring approximately 18-22 hours of work per student. ILO's 2 and 3 are addressed in tutorial leadership and discussion.
| During the teaching period | 15% |
One written 2 hour closed book examination. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 40% |
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Rod Dilnutt
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022