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Referqnces
Boggs, IT. (4.). Numerical Optimisation 1984. Proceedings of The
SIAM Conference on Numerical Optimisation. Philadelphia: SIAM,
1985
Cook, T.M. and Russell, R.A. Introduction to Management Science.
3rd ed, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: PrenticeHall, 1985
Davis, K.R. and McKewvn, P.G. Quantitative Models for Management.
2nd ed, Boston, Massachusetts: Kent, 1984
lnformation Technology
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lecture, tutorial, laboratory
Assessment: examinationlassignment
Subject aims and description
An understanding of lnformation Technology is essential for
a successful career in business (and most other areas of
employment). This unit dwelops an awareness of how
computers are used to solve business problems, and gives
the student strong practical skills in current microcomputer
software.
Objectives:
to give students a broad understanding of information
technology in the business environment;
to endow students with computer skills which will be of
immediate benefit in other units, and of later use in their
careers.
Content:
fundamentals of computing
microcomputers and large systerns
data communications
systems development
data concepts
structured programming
word processing
spreadsheets (Lotus 1 -2-3)
data base (dBASE Ill + or IV)
basic DOS
windows
Textbooks
To be advised
References
O'kary, Williams and O'kary. Computing Essentials Annual Edition.
McGraw Hill
Szymanski, R. et al. Introduction to Computers and hformation
Systems. 2nd ed, New York: MacMillan. 1991
Other current introductory bwks on information technology
Swinburne-produced guides on word processing, Lotus 1-2-3, and
d8ASE Ill + and DO5
BTl lo
BT220 Data Analysis and Design
No. of hours per week: three and a half hours
Prerequisites: BT110 lnformation Technology or
both BT102 lnformation Technology 1A and
BT103 lnformation Technology 1 B
Instruction: lecturellaboratory
Assessment: examination/assignment
Subject aims and description
This unit extends the basic information technology user skills
gained in BT110 to the development of a simple automated
personal data base update and retrieval system to solve a
well-bounded business problem. Appropriate automated
tools will be used to assist in the design and generation of a
simple personal enquiry and update system. The emphasis is
on gaining an understanding of the problem in its business
context, and the need for adequate documentation of the
systern and management of this data 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.
References
Courtney, J.F. and Paradice, D.B. Database Systems for M~nagernent.
2nd ed, Homewood: Iwin, 1992
BT22l Business Computing
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: BT110 lnformation Technology or
both BT102 Information Technology 1A and
BT103 lnformation Technology 1 B
Instruction: lecture/tutorialllaboratory
Assessment: examinationlassignment
Subject aims and description
The unit is specifically for students taking the business
computing major or minor or non computing majors.
The unit aims 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 lnformation
Technology' aim of understanding the technology, to an
identification and evaluation of the technological solutions
which may be applied to business problems. The unit also
aims to enhance skills in the verbal and written presentation
of system studies. The unit is structured for a study of
business computing from the user's point of view rather
than from that of the lnformation 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.
Textbooks
To be advised
References
A detailed reading guie will be issued for each topic and will include
articles from industry journals and newpapen. Also included will be:
Cushing, B.E. and Fomney, M.B. Accounting lnformation Systems. 5th
ed, Reading, Mass.: Addison Wesley, 1990
Shore, B. lntroduction to Computer Information Systems New York,
Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1988
Wilkinson, J.W. Accounting and hformation Systems. 3rd ed, New
York: John Wiley, 1991
Em222 Business Computing Applications
No. of hours per week: three and a half hours
Prerequisite: BT22l Business Computing
Instruction: lecture (one hour), tutorial (one hour)
and laboratory (one and a half hours)
Assessment: a major group assignment, one final
exam
Subject aims and description
The unit 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.
References
To be advised