Course coordinator
Mrs Shahrzad Roohy Gohar
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Uses of information systems in organisations, management of information systems. Introduction to computer hardware and software; information systems development, implementation and operation. Practical experience with spreadsheets, database management and other business applications software for business problems.
In an increasingly competitive global business context, the fundamental business challenge remains the delivery of value to customers on a competitive cost basis. Increasingly this challenge is being met via the continuing improvement of all business processes through information systems. Information systems are critical to success in the modern business world. This introductory course is deisgned to give you an overview of the role of information systems in business with an emphasis on businses processes and types of information systems, design of information systems, databases and business intelligence, and so on. The course will also provide practical experience with Excel.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is an introductory course in business information systems. As such, no prior knowledge is assumed.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MGTS1201 or BISM7202 or MGTS7202
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Shahrzad Roohy Gohar
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff doﾠnotﾠhave access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you emailﾠbusiness.mytimetable@uq.edu.auﾠfrom your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to the criticality of information systems for supporting business activities and business decisions. In doing so, students will attain an introductory knowledge of business processes, information systems development, data management/business intelligence, Microsoft Excel, and an overview of a selection of transformative information systems.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the terminology and concepts that are the fundamental building blocks of current and emerging business information systems.
LO2.
Analyse and evaluate the role of business information systems in organisations.
LO3.
Utilise problem solving strategies to analyse and solve authentic business information system challenges.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Essay on Information Systems Theory | 20% |
30/08/2024 3:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Practical/ Demonstration, Tutorial/ Problem Set | Excel Workbook | 20% |
4/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Examination | Final Exam | 60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
Essay on Information Systems Theory
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
30/08/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This assessment will centre on evaluating your understanding of information systems.
You will be required to answer questions in essay format, based on a case study.
Please note that this is an individual assignment and will be progressively discussed in weekly seminars.
AI Statement:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the Submission icon in the assessment link on the Blackboard course.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Excel Workbook
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Practical/ Demonstration, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
4/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
This assessment will center on evaluating your understanding of Excel
The assignment specifications will be distributed around Week 6.
You will be required to work on a provided excel spreadsheet following provided instructions to answer given questions.
Please note that this is an individual assignment and will be progressively discussed in weekly seminars.
AI Statement:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This is an invigilated, closed-book exam held on-campus focusing on work covered in the course.
The exam comprises short answer, multiple choice and problem solving questions.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Course overview - Introduction to IS Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 2 |
Lecture |
Strategy, Value and Processes Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 3 |
Lecture |
Business Processes and Information Systems Learning outcomes: L02 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 4 |
Lecture |
Business Processes and Enterprise Systems Royal Queensland Show Public Holiday - Wednesday 14 Aug 2024 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Royal Queensland Show Public Holiday - Wednesday 14 Aug 2024 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 5 |
Lecture |
Information Systems Development, Waterfall Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 6 |
Lecture |
Information System Development, Agile Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 7 |
Lecture |
Information Systems Development - Industry Guest Speaker Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 8 |
Lecture |
Relational Databases Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 9 |
Lecture |
Relational Databases Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Lecture |
Information Systems in Organisations Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 11 |
Lecture |
Business Intelligence King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 7 Oct 2024 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 7 Oct 2024 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 12 |
Lecture |
Business Intelligence Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 13 |
Lecture |
Revision and Final Exam Preparation Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
IS Theory and Excel Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.