Information Management
Subject 208-727 (2008)
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Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Summer Term, - Taught on campus.
Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 15 hours, on average, per week over the eight-week study period Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Mr Peter McSweeneySubject Overview: | This subject examines information as a key resource both within and between business units or firms in the agribusiness system. The role and components of information as well as its technology are overviewed with emphasis on the management of information which can be harnessed to provide a competitive edge. It looks at system design operation and evaluation as well as problem-solving using personal computers. |
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Assessment: | Individual Assignments, 3000 words (40%), Group Assignments, 4000 words (40%), Online Discussion Participation (20%*). |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Recommended Texts: | Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2005) Essentials of Business Information Systems, 7th Ed, Prentice Hall, NJ |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Agribusiness (Coursework) |
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