ECOMMRCE 1000 - Information Systems I

This course is an introduction to Business & Management Information Systems: their role in organisations, particularly in support of strategic and operational decision-making and problem-solving, as well as operations support and management. Systems thinking; systems design & development; management perspectives on the IT support role to business (particularly security & ethics); trends, issues and concerns in IS; and end-user application software including spreadsheets, reporting, and database management, are studied and assessed.

NOTE: This course has an alternative delivery and assessment format that includes labs commencing in week one (not two) and weekly in-class testing in seminars based on required reading and homework.

The first marked assessment occurs in the opening half hour of the FIRST seminar of the semester, based on required preparation for class posted on the class website. In-seminar tests contribute to final grade. It is suggested that, if there is any likelihood of missing the first week of semester that you enrol in this course in the following semester.