Object-Oriented Systems Development

The course focuses on the concepts and methods for object-oriented (OO) analysis, design, and development of information systems. The course provides an opportunity to follow a complete project development lifecycle, starting from system analysis, to design, implementation, maintenance and testing, using the Jade software development platform. The course places equal emphasis on theoretical OO knowledge and applying this to OO system implementation.

15 points

30 points from INFO123, INFO125, COSC121, COSC131, COSC122

ACIS213 and AFIS213 after 1996.

Business Systems Analysis

Explores key concepts and techniques applicable to traditional and agile approaches to the analysis, design and development of business information system solutions. Coverage includes project planning, analysis of business systems, processes, and requirements; principles of user interface design; prototyping; communication skills. Students use software to model organisational data and business processes, and design and prototype IS solutions for real-world business problems.

15 points

(1) INFO123 or INFO125 or COSC121 or COSC131 or COSC122; and (2) An additional 15 points from the Commerce Schedule.

INFO203, ACIS203, AFIS203, AFIS223

Accounting Information Systems

Core business subsystems and processes that allow organisations to operate effectively and efficiently. Includes enterprise databases; process and pervasive controls in the context of the development life cycle of accounting information systems; frameworks for evaluation of accounting information systems and their processes. Students develop practical skills in using at least one accounting information system package for small businesses, and advanced skills using Excel to manipulate business data.

15 points

ACCT103 and INFO123

ACIS243, AFIS243

Internet Business and Technology

An introduction to Electronic Commerce (e-Commerce) principles and practices based on the relationship between business development and strategy, internet technology and the social and legal environment. The course examines a range of internet technologies including social media and mobile technologies focusing on how organisations can use these to improve their performance and relationships with customers and suppliers. Concepts are applied to real life case scenarios. Students develop practical skills by designing a prototype B2C application and applying user experience design principles.

15 points

(1) INFO123 or INFO125 or COSC121 or COSC131 or COSC122; and (2) An additional 15 points

INFO233

Data Management

The course introduces a range of topics that underpin data management in contemporary organisations. The first part of the course focuses on data architecture, data modelling, data administration, and data warehousing. The second part of the course introduces the concepts of Big Data. In its wider scope the course is designed to expose the students to real-life issues in data management and database management systems in the modern environment.

15 points

1) INFO123 or INFO125 or COSC101 or COSC121 or COSC131 or COSC122 or DIGI101; and (2) An additional 15 points

Introduction to Business Analytics

The aim of this course is to help students develop an understanding of business analytics, and provide an opportunity to gain experience with diverse methods and technologies related to common aspects of analytics. Key concepts, analytical techniques and tools applicable to different aspects of data analytics and data-driven decision-making are introduced. Students completing this course have an opportunity to develop fundamental skills in the use of common business analytics tools including data visualization/visual analytics, regression, cluster analysis and exploratory data analysis, and apply these to decision-making in organisations.

15 points

(1) 15 points from STAT101, DATA101, DIGI103; and (2) 15 points from INFO123, INFO125, COSC101, COSC121, COSC122, COSC131, DIGI101

MBIS624

Web Design and Development

An introduction to the design and development of business applications based on internet and World Wide Web technologies. The course covers the concepts and practices of web design and development, including development of dynamic content websites as well as the technological infrastructure necessary to support these systems. Practical application of concepts will be carried out in weekly labs involving the design and construction of business web sites.

15 points

30 points from (INFO123, INFO125, COSC121, COC131, COSC122)

INFO233