Foundations of Information Systems (ISYS10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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AIMS

Information Systems is the study of the interaction between people, organisations and information technology. This discipline uses hardware and software as tools to solve business and organisational problems. Information Systems combines principles from business (such as accounting and management) and social sciences with the study of computing. Topics covered include: conceptual aspects of information systems including: systems thinking; the culture and competitiveness of organisations; the management of information technology outsourcing; strategic and operational business processes; and legal, ethical and security issues in information systems.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Organisational Strategy; Using IS to add value to an organisation; Key concepts of IS management; Types of information systems; The Internet and E-Commerce; Supply chain systems; Knowledge.

Management/Business Intelligence; Business processes and modelling; IS and organisational structure; IS and organisational culture; Integrated systems; Current issues and new technologies in Information Systems; Current Issues and New Technologies in IS; Ethical, social and legal Issues of IS Use; Change management and systems implementation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of what organisations are and apply this knowledge to analyse the operational structures of organisations, developing comprehensive insights into their operational frameworks
  • Applying theoretical frameworks (such as Michael Porter's theories), demonstrate the application of IT to enhance value propositions, fostering competitive advantage
  • Be able to analyse and evaluate the impact of IT on the design of modern organisations including global organisations.
  • Applying business processes analytics in modern organisations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of major business processes (such as order management, billing, new product development, IT investment decision making, and project management)
  • Be able to analyse and document routine business processes using tools such as data flow diagrams
  • Describe the ethical concerns associated with information privacy, accuracy, intellectual property, and accessibility

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Working in teams
  • The capacity to write clearly

Last updated: 20 March 2025