1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

to ensure that the information produced by the data base
system is relevant and accurate. Students will use conceptual
data analysis methods to produce a logical data model.
Recommended reading
Courtney, J.F. and Paradice, D.B. Database Systemsfor
Management. 2nd edn, Homewood, Ill., Irwin, 1992
LBT2Ol Business Computing
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequisite: LCIIOO
Assessment: examination/assignment
A stage 2 subject in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of
Social Science
Objectives and Content
The subject is specifically for students taking the business
computing - - major or minor or non-computing majors.
The Objectives to enable students to understand the
development process for business systems and to apply
techniques to the development of end-user systems. The
emphasis moves away from the 'BT110 Information
~eEhnology' aim of Gnderstandiq the technology, to an
identification and evaluation of the technoloaical solutions
which may be applied to business problems. The subject also
aims to enhance skills in the verbal and written presentation
of system studies. The subject is structured for a study of
business computing from the user's point of view rather
than from that of the Information Systems Department.
Hands-on exercises are used to build upon the practical skills
gained in first year, with emphasis on the utilisation and
evaluation of business packages. Skills previously developed
with business software packages will be enhanced and
extended.
Recommended reading
A detailed reading guide will be issued for each topic and will
include articles from industry journals and newspapers.
Recent references used
Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. Management Information Systems,
3rd edn, New York, Macmillan, 1994
O'Brien J.A., Management Information Systems, 2nd edn,
Homewood, Ill., 1993
LBT202 Business Computing Applications
3.5 hours per week Lilya'ule Prerequisite: LBTZOI
Assessment: a major group assignment, one final exam
A stage 2 subject in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of
Social Science
Objectives and Content
The subject builds on the knowledge and skills developed in
Business Computing. The aim is to give students skills and
understanding relevant to current business systems.
Specifically, typical business systems such as marketing,
manufacturing, finance, human resources systems are
examined. High level software solutions to management
problems are investigated.
Recommended reading
Recent references used
McLeod, R. Management Information Systems, 5th edn, New
York, Macmillan, 1993
Schultheis, R.A. and Summer, M,, Managaent Information
Systems, 2nd edn, Homewood, Ill., Irwin, 1992
LBT300 lnformation Technology Strategies
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequisite: any two Stage 2
Business Computing subjects
Assessment: examination/assignments
A stage 3 subject in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of
Social Science
Objectives and Content
This subject examines the relationship between information
technology and its organisational context. Students will
study the ways in which information technology can be
used for competitive advantage and planning methods which
inteerate information svstems and business strateeies. The
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role of an information system as part of an overall business
plan will be examined and associated costs, benefits and risks
will be considered.
At the end of the subject the student will be able to:
understand the way that managers think and work and
the need for computer systems to improve their
effectiveness in decision making;
justify the need for careful analysis, risk assessment and
control procedures suitable for different system
development approaches;
understand the strategic role of information technology
and the need to achieve alignment between IT and
corporate strategy.
Topics covered:
information systems theory;
decision support systems;
information systems issues for management;
information systems planning network;
the organisational role of end user computing;
aligning IT with business strategy.
Recommended reading
To be advised
LCll 00 lnformation Technology
4 hours per week Lilydale Prerequistite: nil Assessment:
continuous/final examination
A stage 1 core subject in the Bachelor of Business and
Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Applied Science
Objectives
to instill in students the confidence to use information
technology, particularly computers and interfaces to the
information super highway;
to give all students a broad understanding of
information technology and its applications in today's
world;
to endow students with computer skills that will be of
benefit to them in other discipline subjects, and in their