Business Modelling
Subject 306-328 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2009. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 3-hour seminar per week Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: |
306-207 Business Reporting Systems / 306-207 Enterprise Information Systems (pre-2008) or 306-219 Business Systems Development. Information Systems students who have completed at least 175 points may apply to have the prerequisites waived. |
| 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 |
| Subject Overview: |
This subject introduces students to the use of decision support systems and intelligent decision aids to solve business problems. In particular, it focuses on the development of business models using Excel and Visual Basic macros; analytic hierarchy process models; and the business application of artificial neural networks and knowledge-based systems. |
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| Objectives: | . |
| Assessment: | A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and assignments totalling not more than 3000 words (30%). |
| Prescribed Texts: |
Prescribed Texts: To be advised. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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