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PRT541 - Information Systems Management

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(PRT456)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply existing Information Technology to support major functions and activities of both private and public sectors organizations. Students will learn how to manage the organization's information resources by supporting the process of collection, manipulation, storage, distributions, and organization of these resources. The unit will provide students with a comprehensive and integrative coverage of essential new technologies and information system applications, as well their impact on business models and managerial decision-making. Students will be exposed to essential information about information systems used by today's businesses. In addition, students will learn how to develop skills sought after in the workplace as well as be able to understand, participate in, and eventually lead management discussions and drive decisions about their firm's information systems.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Analyse global business problems and apply information systems and information technology to design efficient and effective solutions.
2.	Critically review information systems development processes and techniques along with constructing plans for continuous improvement.
3.	Critically evaluate ethical, privacy, and security risks associated with information systems.
4.	Analyse the relevance and importance of E-Commerce in the global economy and the emerging importance of managing organizational know-how.
5.	Design and construct seamless information architecture, which involves hardware, software, network infrastructure, telecommunication, and emerging technologies.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Individual Test - QA Test (500 words)	10%	1,3,4,5
2.	Group Research Report 1 (1000 words/student)	20%	1,2,3
3.	Group Research Report 2 (2000 words/student)	30%	1,4,5
4.	Final examination (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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