Foundations of Information Systems (ISYS10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 20 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One individual assignment. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 3 are addressed in the individual assignment.
| Week 5 | 20% |
Group Assessment Part A: One group report of approximately 2000 words. Due Week 11. Group Assessment Part B: One group presentation (10-15 mins). Due Week 12. ILOs 1 to 7 are addressed in the group assignment
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 20% |
One written closed book examination. ILOs 1 to 7 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Libo Liu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Libo Liu
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 20 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 20 March 2025