This unit (NIT3114) introduces broad fundamental concepts of business information systems, online systems, e-commerce and information management in organisations. The unit will address designing and developing online business systems along with other topics including types of business websites, information strategies, , social media use by businesses, Enterprise systems, information security and risk management. Information ethics and information privacy are also addressed in this unit. Current online business system trends and likely future developments and applications of information systems will also be discussed.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NIT3114
Prerequisites
NIT1204 - Web Application and Server Management or
NIT2112 - Object Oriented Programming or
NIT2213 - Software Engineering
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse information systems ethics, and information privacy; | ||
| 2. | Articulate knowledge application of business concepts and information systems; | ||
| 3. | Devise online business systems using the current technologies and frameworks; and | ||
| 4. | Articulate application knowledge of business site categorisation and their characteristics. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Test 1 | 20% |
| Laboratory Work | Assessable laboratory (Practical, website development) | 40% |
| Laboratory Work | Assessable laboratory (Website and Security Theory and Analysis, Scenario-based) | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Online business system design analysis (1000 words equivalent) | 25% |
| Project | Online business system prototype development (1000 words equivalent) | 25% |
| Examination | Final Written Examination (3 hours) | 50% |
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