Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

objectives linked to overall business strategies. The unit provides
students with the skills to recognise and exploit the potential of E
Commerce technologies in creating an exciting range of new E
Business opportunities. The ability of companies to develop
entrepreneurial ideas and skills in planning, designing and
implementing cohesive E Business strategies will define success
or failure in the 21 st Century.
MIS5101
15 Credit Points
Business Analysis Methodologies V
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Business analysis involves the high level examination of an
organisation. In this unit we examine a range of business analysis
and organisational systems thinking methods. Alternative
perspective's for business analysis are investigated focusing on the
positivist and interpretivist division. A number of business
analysis or organisational problem solving methodologies
including:
MIS5102
15 Credit Points
Information Management V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit aims to provide non-IT professionals with an
understanding of the major issues facing managers in the effective
use of Information Technology in contemporary organisations. In
particular, you will consider the reasons why so many executives
today question the rate of return on IT investments. To understand
why this is the case, and to understand how the situation can be
improved, a number of challenges will be discussed, such as that
of ensuring that investments in IT are aligned with business goals
and objectives.
MIS5104
15 Credit Points
IT Evaluation and Benefits Management V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Millions of dollars are spend on Information Technology (IT) yet
very little knowledge exists about justifying and/or tracking these
large investments. The unit examines the need for evaluating
investments in IT and Information Systems (IS) and the issues
associated with this activity. The key question of whether or not
IT/IS provide benefits is examined as well as the types of benefits,
evaluation approaches and techniques. The Active Benefit
Realisation (ABR) methodology is covered as a way of realising
IT benefits during the stages of implementing IT and IS
MIS5108
15 Credit Points
Strategies for e-Business V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines the development of e-commerce strategy in
organisations. It links previous IS/IT literature on strategy to the
rapidly evolving area of e-commerce. Whilst the emphasis is on
developing e-commerce strategies, issues surrounding the
successful development and implementation of e-commerce in
organisations are covered. These include staffing, change
management and IS infrastructure.
MIS5109
15 Credit Points
Risk and Security Management for e-Business V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Security linked to the use of Information Technology (IT) has
become one of the most critical issues facing the consumer and
business manager. For example, the emergence of identity theft on
the Internet is resulting in millions of dollars of loss to
organisations. This unit introduces the concepts of risk to e-
business and e-commerce systems and the associated security
measures needed to ameliorate them. Students will examine the
threats to these systems and counter-measures against them. This
will be studied from a management and organisational perspective
with the view to implementing effective strategies and procedures
to defend systems.
MIS5114
15 Credit Points
Information Systems Strategies V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit aims to examine how Information Systems (IS) can
shape and define business strategy and redefine markets. IS
enabled business strategies of outsourcing, business process
change and networked organisations are examined. Strategic
information system planning and management methods in support
of the strategic use of IS are also explored. The major IS
strategies of today are examined and there impact on
organisations assesed.
MIS5125
15 Credit Points
Information Technology Project Management V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to information technology project
management. The fundamentals of strategic and operational
planning for major software and IT projects are examined. The
processes associated with developing and formulating project
briefs and documenting the needs and requirements of users are
explored. Tools and techniques that can be used for capturing and
optimising users and stakeholder needs are also examined. The
unit also provides insight into how new technologies and software
can be used as an aid to managing information technology
projects.
MIS5131
15 Credit Points
Project Information Management V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit considers the nature of information management and
explores its role in enhancing communication and facilitating the
generation of knowledge in projects. Insights into the use of
emerging technologies and software applications, such as
enterprise resource planning (ERP), for managing project
information is explored.
MIS5132
15 Credit Points
Project Management Systems V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit will introduce project management principles and
methods from the standpoint of the manager who must define,
organise, plan, implement and control non-routine activities to
achieve schedule, budget and performance objectives. It also
provides insights into areas of procurement critical to project
success such as evaluation techniques, risk and stakeholder
management.
MIS5135
15 Credit Points
Managing Projects in Organisations V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines the role of projects in the implementation of
business strategy and their strategic management. The business
planning process is reviewed and how it can lead to continuing
routine operations and initiating new projects is explored. In
addition, the processes associated with developing a strategy for
project success are examined.
MIS5172
30 Credit Points
Honours Thesis Development VA
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
MIS5173
30 Credit Points
Honours Thesis Development VB
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
MIS5600
15 Credit Points
Management Information Systems Project V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The unit requires students to conduct an industry project in an
area of interest and expertise within the stream of specialisation.
A formal design and implementation methodology will be used in
the project. Students are expected to examine incidents of
professional practice in the project and to develop communication
skills and ethical approaches appropriate to the development and
conduct of the project.
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