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The overall aim of INFO123 is to introduce students to business information systems and technology and develop a working knowledge of computer systems, business applications and information technology needed by intelligent users and managers. This course will build a practical and theoretical foundation for future study and careers.
By the end of this course the student should be able to:▪ Have an understanding of what are business information systems (IS), the role and impact of IS on business and society and how IS can be used for competitive advantage. ▪ Describe key concepts, components, technologies and selection criteria associated with the use of IS (e.g. hardware, software, networks and data communication). ▪ Describe and apply key database concepts to organising, managing and using data in a database ▪ Recognise various aspects, technologies and trends associated with eCommerce and the Internet (e.g. Web 2.0, social networking)▪ Have a clear understanding of key business processes, the systems that support these processes (e.g. Collaboration Systems, ERP, CRM, SCM, Business Intelligence) and of the IS development process.▪ Discuss key issues associated with managing IS in organisations including the security and ethical problems they pose. ▪ Gain competence with presentation, spread-sheet and database software (i.e. MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access). ▪ Use good presentation skills to create and deliver a professional presentation to an audience.
ACIS123, AFIS123, AFIS124
Lab tutorials meet in computer labs. They meet for one hour per week during most weeks. These sessions will help students develop skills in various applications including MS Excel, MS Access and MS Powerpoint.Discussion tutorials are in addition to the lab tutorials and lectures. These meet for one hour per week during most weeks. These sessions provide the opportunity to address your questions in a small group.
Annette Mills
Stephen Wingreen
To pass INFO123 you have to:a) gain a mark for the semester as a whole of 50% or more (but the department reserves the right to move this 50% threshold slightly up or down to ensure fairness).b) satisfy the '45% rule' of the ACIS Department. This means that in order to pass the course as a whole you must average not less than 45% over the invigilated components of your assessments. For the semester as a whole you could get more than 50% yet still be awarded a D grade (a fail). In INFO123 the invigilated components include 2 computer lab tests, presentation and feedback, the mid-semester test and the final exam.
Kroenke, David. , Hooper, Tony; Using MIS ; 1st ed; Pearson, 2011.
Valacich, Joseph S. , Schneider, Christoph; Information systems today : managing in the digital world ; 5th ed; Prentice Hall, 2012.
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Domestic fee $705.00
International fee $3,325.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems .