306-464 Studies in Business Information Systems

Subject information

Search : Index : Faculty of Economics and Commerce : Accounting and business information systems
Prev 306-462 Studies in Management Accounting
Next 306-465 Studies in Audit and Assurance Services

306-464 Studies in Business Information Systems
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	2
Coordinator	Professor S. Leech
Prerequisites	306-207 Enterprise Information Systems or 306-209 Management Information Systems (or equivalent).
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	14 seminars of 3 hours duration
Subject Description	This subject investigates contemporary themes in business information systems. This subject investigates research and practice i: ontologies; paradigms and frameworks in information systems; design science in accounting information systems; behavioural research in accounting information systems that examines the impact of IT on individuals and organisations. These themes constitute major areas of contemporary accounting information systems research and incorporate: the REA model; semantically modelled accounting systems and knowledge-based systems; and intelligent decision aids.
Assessment	A final written examination (50%), one individual assignment totalling not more than 2000 words (30%) and seminar presentations and participation (20%).
Prescribed Texts	To be advised.

Search : Index : Faculty of Economics and Commerce : Accounting and business information systems
Prev 306-462 Studies in Management Accounting
Next 306-465 Studies in Audit and Assurance Services

Status:                   Official 2003
Last Modified:            Monday April 28 22:11
SGML to HTML Conversion:  Information Division - CWIS (SDI)
Authorised by:            Academic Registrar
Enquiries:                http://unimelb.custhelp.com/