Studies in Business Information Systems

Subject 306-464 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours of seminars
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the honours program or as approved by Head of Department.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview:

This subject investigates contemporary themes in business information systems. This subject investigates research and practice in: ontologies; paradigms and frameworks in information systems; design science in accounting information systems; behavioural research in accounting information systems that examines the impact of IT on individuals and organisations. These themes constitute major areas of contemporary accounting information systems research and incorporate: the REA model; semantically modelled accounting systems and knowledge-based systems; and intelligent decision aids.

Assessment: A final written examination (50%), one individual assignment totalling not more than 2000 words (30%) and seminar presentations and participation (20%).
Prescribed Texts: V Arnold and S G Sutton, (eds), Researching Accounting as an Information Systems Discipline. Research Monograph, American Accounting Association, Sarasota, Florida, 2002. Selected Readings, Department of Accounting and Business Information Systems (current year version)
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

  • Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; use of computer software.

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