School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesInformation Systems in Context (UG Cert)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 500046.1
Discipline: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300573 Information Systems in Context, 700000 Information Systems in Context
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students need to be enrolled in course 7174 – Undergraduate Certificate in ICT or 7179 - Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Behaviour
About this Unit
This unit aims to give students the ability to recognise and explain business information systems with regard to type, function, purpose, and the frameworks within which these systems are used. Topics in this unit include computing fundamentals; computer hardware and software; computers and society; use of business application packages – spreadsheets, word processing, database, graphics; organisational information systems; information systems development and acquisition; data and knowledge management; electronic commerce, internets, extranets; networking; enterprise-wide information systems; the internet and information systems security; privacy, ethics and computer crime.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students need a computer with reliable internet connection, Microsoft Office, webcam and microphone
Courses| 7174.2 | Undergraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 7179.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Behaviour | CURRENT |