IFN558 Management Information Systems
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| Unit code: | IFN558 |
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| Equivalent(s): | IFQ558 |
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $559 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $1,764 |
| International unit fee | $2,412 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 - 5 Week B 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFN558 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | IFQ558 |
| Coordinator: | Kenan Degirmenci | kenan.degirmenci@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Organisations are continuously transforming to leverage the potential of information systems. To be able to effectively transform an organisation, its leadership must be made aware of what an information system actually is, how to manage the components of information systems effectively, and how to make informed decisions based on the data present in the information system. The purpose of this unit is to provide insights into how information systems can be effectively leveraged by organisations. Drawing on case studies, concepts related to the following will be discussed: digital transformation of organisations, business analytics and data visualisation, design cycle approach for digital solutions, as well as ethical implications. The knowledge and skills taught in this unit will help make you a well-rounded IT professional and prepare you for careers related to business analytics and management.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesise data and create a digital dashboard to solve organisational issues including computer and human factors.
- Analyse ICT problems and identify potential IT-enabled solutions under ethical considerations.
- Employ communication and teamwork skills to work independently and collaboratively through reflective practice and dialogue.
Content
In this unit, you will be provided with content that will help you develop skills to appropriately identify issues facing organisations as well as the potential for information systems to resolve these issues. This will include progressing through the design cycle to develop effective data-driven solutions.
Designing an effective solution requires understanding both technical, managerial, and societal perspectives of an information system. Data acts as the bridge between these perspectives and understanding how to effectively and ethically leverage data in organisations is a critical challenge. This unit provides knowledge into how to leverage data and provides insights related to target operating models and the considerations necessary before data is acted upon, specifically: ethical ramifications.
In this unit, you will work both independently and as a team to provide a data-driven visualisation that solves an issue facing an organisation.
Learning Approaches
This unit consists of weekly lectures and tutorials. Throughout the lectures, a case study based on a real-world example will be used to explain both the knowledge and practical realities of the content. The tutorials will involve working collaboratively in teams to both identify and solve business problems based on case study data. The tutorials are also designed to help develop the skills to effectively leverage and visualise data. In the tutorials, there will be the opportunity to present the progress the team has made on the tutorial activities, which will develop effective communication skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Tutorials are designed to be engaging, with tutors providing ongoing feedback on tutorials and assessment pieces.
- Consultation times can be booked with members of the teaching team throughout the teaching period.
- Individualised written feedback will be provided on marked assessments.
- Feedback will also be provided to the cohort based on common areas for improvements identified throughout the tutorials.
Assessment
Overview
You will be presented with a case study of an organisation that is currently facing a problem, which they perceive may be resolved through more effectively leveraging data. However, the organisation is unable to clearly articulate what the problem actually is. The assessment is comprised of two tasks to be completed working both individually and collaboratively, and a threshold assessment in the form of an ethics module. For the first task, you are required to create a digital dashboard to visualise data from the case study. For the second task, you need to explain how information systems help to address ethical implications. Finally, you are required to complete the Online Ethics Module Part 1 (threshold assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital dashboard
In this assessment, you will be working independently to create and present a digital dashboard. In addition to performing these activities, you will be required to orally pitch your overall approach in week 12.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Ethical implications
In this assessment, you will work in a team to explain how information systems help to address ethical implications. In addition to performing these activities, you will be required to submit the slides of your presentation in week 12.
The assessment requires a student’s physical or virtual presence to complete.
Assessment: Online Ethics Module Part 1
In this self contained online Ethics module (Part 1) you will learn about the Australian Computer Society's Code of Professional Conduct and how it is applied in the workplace. You will then need to pass an online quiz to test your knowledge of the topics covered. You must pass the quiz in order to pass this unit, however you may attempt the quiz an unlimited number of times until you pass.
Threshold Assessment:
As an IT professional you will be legally bound by a code of ethics and professional conduct. Knowledge of these codes is therefore essential for all IT graduates. You must pass this Online Ethics Module in order to pass this unit, i.e. regardless of how well you do in the other assessment items, you cannot pass this unit if you fail this assessment item. You may however attempt this assessment items an unlimited number of times until you pass.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No specific requirements
Costs
There are no extraordinary charges or costs associated with the requirements for this unit.
Resources
- Software will be accessible to use in the computer labs and at no cost.
- Recommended reading material, as well as lecture content and tutorial content will be made readily available
- Most tasks are set around freely-available university modules and through the unit's Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN72 Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications - Critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate methods to problems to achieve research-informed solutions in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage projects in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Digital dashboard - Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating ethical and socially responsible practice
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications
Unit Outline: Semester 2 - 5 Week D 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFN558 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | IFQ558 |
| Coordinator: | Kenan Degirmenci | kenan.degirmenci@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Organisations are continuously transforming to leverage the potential of information systems. To be able to effectively transform an organisation, its leadership must be made aware of what an information system actually is, how to manage the components of information systems effectively, and how to make informed decisions based on the data present in the information system. The purpose of this unit is to provide insights into how information systems can be effectively leveraged by organisations. Drawing on case studies, concepts related to the following will be discussed: digital transformation of organisations, business analytics and data visualisation, design cycle approach for digital solutions, as well as ethical implications. The knowledge and skills taught in this unit will help make you a well-rounded IT professional and prepare you for careers related to business analytics and management.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Synthesise data and create a digital dashboard to solve organisational issues including computer and human factors.
- Analyse ICT problems and identify potential IT-enabled solutions under ethical considerations.
- Employ communication and teamwork skills to work independently and collaboratively through reflective practice and dialogue.
Content
In this unit, you will be provided with content that will help you develop skills to appropriately identify issues facing organisations as well as the potential for information systems to resolve these issues. This will include progressing through the design cycle to develop effective data-driven solutions.
Designing an effective solution requires understanding both technical, managerial, and societal perspectives of an information system. Data acts as the bridge between these perspectives and understanding how to effectively and ethically leverage data in organisations is a critical challenge. This unit provides knowledge into how to leverage data and provides insights related to target operating models and the considerations necessary before data is acted upon, specifically: ethical ramifications.
In this unit, you will work both independently and as a team to provide a data-driven visualisation that solves an issue facing an organisation.
Learning Approaches
This unit consists of weekly lectures and tutorials. Throughout the lectures, a case study based on a real-world example will be used to explain both the knowledge and practical realities of the content. The tutorials will involve working collaboratively in teams to both identify and solve business problems based on case study data. The tutorials are also designed to help develop the skills to effectively leverage and visualise data. In the tutorials, there will be the opportunity to present the progress the team has made on the tutorial activities, which will develop effective communication skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Tutorials are designed to be engaging, with tutors providing ongoing feedback on tutorials and assessment pieces.
- Consultation times can be booked with members of the teaching team throughout the teaching period.
- Individualised written feedback will be provided on marked assessments.
- Feedback will also be provided to the cohort based on common areas for improvements identified throughout the tutorials.
Assessment
Overview
You will be presented with a case study of an organisation that is currently facing a problem, which they perceive may be resolved through more effectively leveraging data. However, the organisation is unable to clearly articulate what the problem actually is. The assessment is comprised of two tasks to be completed working both individually and collaboratively, and a threshold assessment in the form of an ethics module. For the first task, you are required to create a digital dashboard to visualise data from the case study. For the second task, you need to explain how information systems help to address ethical implications. Finally, you are required to complete the Online Ethics Module Part 1 (threshold assessment).
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital dashboard
In this assessment, you will be working independently to create and present a digital dashboard. In addition to performing these activities, you will be required to orally pitch your overall approach in week 12.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Ethical implications
In this assessment, you will work in a team to explain how information systems help to address ethical implications. In addition to performing these activities, you will be required to submit the slides of your presentation in week 12.
The assessment requires a student’s physical or virtual presence to complete.
Assessment: Online Ethics Module Part 1
In this self contained online Ethics module (Part 1) you will learn about the Australian Computer Society's Code of Professional Conduct and how it is applied in the workplace. You will then need to pass an online quiz to test your knowledge of the topics covered. You must pass the quiz in order to pass this unit, however you may attempt the quiz an unlimited number of times until you pass.
Threshold Assessment:
As an IT professional you will be legally bound by a code of ethics and professional conduct. Knowledge of these codes is therefore essential for all IT graduates. You must pass this Online Ethics Module in order to pass this unit, i.e. regardless of how well you do in the other assessment items, you cannot pass this unit if you fail this assessment item. You may however attempt this assessment items an unlimited number of times until you pass.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No specific requirements
Costs
There are no extraordinary charges or costs associated with the requirements for this unit.
Resources
- Software will be accessible to use in the computer labs and at no cost.
- Recommended reading material, as well as lecture content and tutorial content will be made readily available
- Most tasks are set around freely-available university modules and through the unit's Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN72 Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications - Critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate methods to problems to achieve research-informed solutions in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage projects in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
Relates to: Digital dashboard - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Digital dashboard - Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating ethical and socially responsible practice
Relates to: Digital dashboard, Ethical implications