This course approaches information systems from the executive and operational management perspective. It assumes a familiarity with the fundamentals of business and information systems from a technological point of view, as would be covered in a foundation course in this area. The emphasis of the course will be on understanding concepts, characteristics and factors, particularly from technological and non-technological perspectives, that are likely to impact the effectiveness and success of information systems in business environments. The aim of the course is therefore to provide students with a balanced view and deeper understanding of developing information systems strategy and managing information systems from organisational and technical perspectives so that they have a theoretically sound, but nevertheless practically oriented foundation, from which to successfully tackle information systems projects, initiatives and implementations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Appraise BIS strategic planning and management principles, concepts, and theories;
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of BIS strategic planning and management theories and current quality research associated with the specific topics covered in this course;
- Apply evidence in formulating best practice BIS strategic planning and management analysis;
- Contrast internal and external dimensions of BIS strategic planning and management by applying appropriate theories, models, examples, and personalizations;
- Advocate effectively in oral and written forms about BIS strategic planning and management principles, concepts and theories, and their application using appropriate comparisons, logic, arguments, and reflections;
- Apply principled investigation and ethical judgment in best practice BIS strategic planning and management analysis, consistent with the ACS Code of Ethics;
- Assemble an applied BIS strategic planning and management team research project that formulates longer term BIS strategy and constructs medium-tactical term plans and technical solutions.
Research-Led Teaching
Research-led Teaching and Instruction: Students are encouraged to engage with contemporary management studies and literature, and the IT Body of Knowledge as part of their course participation and learning activities. ANU provides world class library facilities so that students have the best access to high quality peer reviewed literature: http://anulib.anu.edu.au/ (http://anulib.anu.edu.au/)
Practitioner-led Teaching and Instruction: Research led education is complemented with Practitioner led education within the course in the form of a strategically ‘pivoted’ ACS accredited capstone major team project, and the executive facilitated learning and assessment guidance workshops. Consistent with ACS accredited courses, these assessment and delivery artefacts are offered as opportunities for advanced learning through deeper engagement with executive experiences and behaviors in the context of IT professionalized practice. This is also presented as conduits for improving graduate employment search and placement potential.
Field Trips
Nil
Additional Course Costs
Nil
Examination Material or equipment
Nil
Required Resources
Nil
Recommended Resources
Course textbook is IT for Management (11th Edition or 12th Edition) - e-Book, Turban, Pollard and Wood, Wiley & Sons. Course textbook is available on ANU library website as an e-resource.
Other resources provided on course website.
Staff Feedback
Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:
- Written comments - assessments, emails, course website discussion boards
- Verbal comments - assessments, workshops, consults, face-to-face interactions
- Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups
Student Feedback
ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.Class Schedule
| Week/Session | Summary of Activities | Assessment |
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| 1 | Introduction
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Note: The exact timing of weekly content delivery may change depending on class progress and balancing of the course. |
| 2 | Organisational Planning
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| 3 | Architecture
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| 4 | IT Organisation
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| 5 | Data
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| 6 | Investment
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| 7 | Infrastructure
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| 8 | AI
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| 9 | Networks
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| 10 | Digital
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| 11 | Digital Technologies
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| 12 | Course Closure |
Tutorial Registration
Not applicable
Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Due Date | Return of assessment | Learning Outcomes |
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| Weekly Quizzes (40% - Individual Assessment) | 40 % | * | * | 1,2,3,4,6 |
| IT Strategy - Analysis Report (30% - Individual Assessment) | 30 % | 21/03/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Digital Strategy - Case Study Based Team Project (30% - Team assessment) | 30 % | 29/05/2025 | 26/06/2025 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details
Policies
ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:- Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
- Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
- Student Surveys and Evaluations
- Deferred Examinations
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
Assessment Requirements
The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.Moderation of Assessment
Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.Participation
Participation is expected in all course activities and assessments. Seminars will be face-to-face and Echo recorded; consults will be available face-to-face and via zoom. Attendance at seminars, lectures, and tutorials, while not compulsory, is expected in line with "Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning," Clause 2 paragraph (b). Where students will not be able to attend a seminar, lecture and tutorial, they should advise the Convenor and discuss how to otherwise address the learning materials.
Examination(s)
No formal examinations for this course during the examination periods.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,6
Weekly Quizzes (40% - Individual Assessment)
Type: Individual Assessment
A series of 10, closed book quizzes will be held Online (via Wattle) during Weeks 2-11. This quiz will cover all material up to and including Week 10.
Each individual quiz will be marked to be 5% with the top 8 of 10 quizzes will be used to calculate the final grade for this assessment.
The quiz will be held in class during the seminar time for each week. The quiz will be only open during the seminar times that you are registered and must be conducted in class. A password will be required to access the quiz, this password will be provided in the relevant seminars. The quiz is closed book, with no materials being available in class.
Each set of quiz marks will be made available before the next quiz. (So the week 2 quiz marks will be available before the quiz 3 is available).
Please refer to the Wattle site for more information to be provided by the end of Week 1.
Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6
IT Strategy - Analysis Report (30% - Individual Assessment)
Details of task: The IT Strategy Analysis report requires students to evaluate the strategies of assigned companies and apply course learnings and academic literature to identify the defining characteristics of the strategy and the relevant strengths and weaknesses.
Format: Students will submit a MS Word document via a Turnitin link on Wattle with no more than 2000 words excluding tables, figures, references and appendices. Text exceeding the word count may not be read.
AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical and synthesis skills in high-quality works.
Marking criteria: Further details and marking criteria will be provided on Wattle in Week 1 of the course.
Report due date: Due on Thursday of Week 5 (21/03/25) at 11:59 pm via Turnitin on the course Wattle site.
Feedback: Up to 15 working days after submission excluding teaching breaks, etc.
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Digital Strategy - Case Study Based Team Project (30% - Team assessment)
Details of task: Working in a student-formed team, with no more than 5 members, the team will develop key components of a Digital Strategy. Teams will be assigned a case study and be expected to develop an analysis and resultant strategy that draws upon course concepts and lessons with supporting evidence from academic literature. Details about the case study, assessment requirements and marking criteria will be provided no later than Week 7. Submission will be via Turnitin. Only one member of the team needs to submit the assignment.
Team Structure: Formed in week 7 from students within the same seminar. Students are expected to form their own teams in Week 7 and advise the lecturer of its composition (will be done within Wattle), any students not in teams will be assigned a team before week 8. Any issues within team dynamics must be raised to the course convenor as early as possible and before submission of the assessment in week 13. Seminar tutors/lecturers will be available to discuss any issues and support teams.
Word limit: The Digital Strategy must be no more than 4000 words excluding tables, figures, references and appendices. Assessors will stop reading and marking at 4000 words.
Report due date: Due on 29/05/25 at 11:59 pm via Turnitin on the course Wattle site.
Due date for return of assessment: Grades for this assessment will be released with the final grades for the semester (26/6/2025). No feedback will be provided for this assessment.
AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical and synthesis skills in high-quality works.
Marking criteria: Further details and marking criteria will be provided on Wattle in Week 6 of the course.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.Online Submission
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.Hardcopy Submission
For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.Late Submission
Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date.
All requests for Assessment Adjustment (including Requests for Extension and for Consideration of Extenuating Circumstances) should be submitted via ISIS.
Referencing Requirements
Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.Returning Assignments
All assignments will be marked and where appropriate, as noted below in the feedback section of this summary, student feedback will be provided either in:
• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups
Extensions and Penalties
Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.Resubmission of Assignments
You are allowed to resubmit your assignments before the specific deadlines. Any submission done after the deadline will be considered as a late submission and the above listed penalty conditions will apply.
Privacy Notice
The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.Distribution of grades policy
Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.Support for students
The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).- ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
- ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
- ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
- ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
- PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students
Convener
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Megan Thompson
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