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Information Systems unit of study descriptions

ISYS – Information Systems unit of study descriptions

ISYS1551 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS1552 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS2140 Information Systems

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures, Tutorials Prerequisites: INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFS1000 or INFO1003 Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit will provide a comprehensive conceptual and practical introduction to information systems (IS) in contemporary organisations. Key topics covered include: * Basic concepts of information systems; * E-business and e-commerce; * E-payment and M-commerce; * Online marketing and social media; * Information systems for competitive advantage; * Functional and enterprise systems; * Business intelligence; * Information systems acquisition; * Information systems security and ethics; * Information security, ethics, and privacy
ISYS2554 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS2555 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS2556 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS2557 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS3400 Information Systems Project

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: Project Work - in class, Project Work - own time, Site Visits, Meetings Prerequisites: INFO2110 and INFO2120 and ISYS2140 and INFO3402 and ISYS3401 Prohibitions: INFO3600 or ISYS3207 Assessment: Through semester assessment (70%) and Final Exam (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit will provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and practise the skills acquired in the prerequisite and qualifying units, in the context of a substantial information systems research or development project and to experience in a realistic way many aspects of analysing and solving information systems problems. Since information systems projects are often undertaken by small teams, the experience of working in a team is seen as an important feature of the unit. Students often find it difficult to work effectively with others and will benefit from the opportunity provided by this unit to further develop this skill.
ISYS3401 Analytical Methods and Information Systems

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures, Tutorials Assumed knowledge: INFO2110 and ISYS2140 Assessment: Through semester assessment (35%) and Final Exam (65%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Information Systems (IS) professionals in today's organisations are required to play leadership roles in change and development. Your success in this field will be aided by your being able to carry out research-based investigations using suitable methods and mastery over data collection and analysis to assist in managing projects and in decision making. Practical research skills are some of the most important assets you will need in your career.
This unit of study will cover important concepts and skills in practical research for solving and managing important problems. This will also provide you with the skills to undertake the capstone project in the IS project unit of study offered in Semester 2 or other projects. It will also provide hand-on experience of using Microsoft Excel and other tools to perform some of the quantitative analysis.
ISYS3554 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS3555 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS3556 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS3557 Information Systems Exchange

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is for University of Sydney students in the Exchange program studying at an overseas University.
ISYS4301 Information Systems Honours A

Credit points: 12 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students enrolled in the Honours programs study various advanced aspects of Information Systems. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. They will undertake a research project. Assessment will include the project and may include examinations and classwork.
ISYS4302 Information Systems Honours B

Credit points: 12 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Corequisites: ISYS4301 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students enrolled in the Honours programs study various advanced aspects of Information Systems. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. They will undertake a research project. Assessment will include the project and may include examinations and classwork.
ISYS4303 Information Systems Honours C

Credit points: 12 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Corequisites: ISYS4302 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students enrolled in the Honours programs study various advanced aspects of Information Systems. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. They will undertake a research project. Assessment will include the project and may include examinations and classwork.
ISYS4304 Information Systems Honours D

Credit points: 12 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Corequisites: ISYS4303 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students enrolled in the Honours programs study various advanced aspects of Information Systems. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. They will undertake a research project. Assessment will include the project and may include examinations and classwork.
ISYS5050 Knowledge Management Systems

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures, Tutorials Assumed knowledge: An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The need to track and facilitate the sharing of the core knowledge resources in contemporary organisations is widely recognised. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the area of Knowledge Management (KM) from both technological and organisational perspectives. We will review and discuss a range of published papers, case studies, and other publications that deal with a range of important KM-related topics. One of the key knowledge management technologies, Business Intelligence Systems, will be covered in detail. It will also include hands-on work using the BI (Online Analytical Processing- OLAP) tool, COGNOS.
Some of the main themes to be covered will include: KM- Conceptual Foundations; Taxonomies of organizational knowledge and KM mechanisms; Case/Field Studies of KM Initiatives; Data Warehousing and OLAP/Business Analytics; Data, text, and web mining; Social media,crowdsourcing, and KM; Big data and actionable knowledge.
ISYS5070 Change Management in IT

Credit points: 6 Session: Winter Main Classes: Lectures, Tutorials, Presentation, Project Work - own time Assumed knowledge: The unit is expected to be taken after the following related units INFO6007 Project Management in IT and COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems. Assessment: Through semester assessment (70%) and Final Exam (30%) Mode of delivery: Block mode
This unit of study presents the leading edge of research and practice in change management and focuses on theories, frameworks and perspectives that can guide your work as a change agent in the IT industries. The unit will cover a range of approaches, methods, interventions and tools that can be used to successfully manage change projects that relate to the implementation of new technologies.
The globalisation of markets and industries, accelerating technological innovations and the need of companies to remain at the forefront of technological developments in an increasingly competitive, globalised industry have resulted in a significant increase in the speed, magnitude, and unpredictability of technological and organisational change over the last decades. Companies who have the competencies required to navigate change and overcome the inevitable obstacles to success gain a much-needed competitive edge in the marketplace. Increased globalisation, economic rationalism, environmental dynamics and technological changes mean that companies, more than ever before, need to be highly flexible and adaptable to survive and thrive. Yet, a large percentage of IT projects fail to achieve the intended objectives, go over time or over budget. The capability to successfully manage organisational and technological change has become a core competency for IT professionals, business leaders and project managers.
This unit has been specifically developed for IT professionals, project managers, and senior managers to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure that IT projects remain on track to achieving the intended objectives on time and on budget. The course presents the key theories, concepts and findings in the context of academic research and change management practice. The objective is to allow participants to critically assess academic theories and methodological practice and devise interventions and actions that allow the successful management of IT initiatives.