HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM SUBJECT OUTLINE HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE TRIMESTER 1/ 2017 Holmes Institute is committed to providing the highest quality education in a dynamic, student-centred learning environment. Holmes Institute fosters in its students rational thought, intellectual integrity and social responsibility. www.holmes.edu.auHI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 2 FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education offers business courses that combine discipline-based excellence with practical application. The faculty operates on campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hong Kong. The faculty offers a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Professional Accounting, a Master of Professional Accounting, a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Business. Details about the members of the faculty can be found on the homepage of the Faculty of Higher Education at http://www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate/Higher-Education---Faculty-and-Staff HOLMES INSTITUTE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS At Holmes Institute, the Master of Business Administration, the Graduate Diploma in Business and the Master of Professional Accounting offer domestic and international students the opportunity to study a set of contemporary subjects in the field of business. These subjects prepare students for the challenges in business environments of the 21st century. These programs emphasize the global and cross-cultural dimensions of business. Teaching utilizes a combination of delivery methods and includes critical analysis and case study methods. A combination of exams, case studies and company analysis are used in assessment. The Masters’ programs of Holmes Institute focus on:  Developing career related capabilities  Emphasis on business numeracy and literacy  Managerial proficiency  The new economy  Leadership  Entrepreneurship  Social responsibility and ethics SUBJECT OVERVIEW & RATIONALE Welcome from the Subject Coordinator Welcome to HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise We examine accounting-based systems and business processes, their role in today’s business environment, the impacts, methodologies and issues and how they support and fit into business structures. This subject provides students with the concepts relating to the management and organisational use of computer-based information systems are explored. In particular, the subject focuses on the design of accountingbased information systems and their role in providing support for business strategy formulation. SUBJECT OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge Graduates will be able to, integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems to satisfy Business requirements. Skills Graduates will be able to, analyse complex problems relating to Information Systems for business and develop confidence in working with others to develop strategic options within rapidly changing internal and external business environments. Application Graduates will be able to, apply theoretical and practical knowledge of Information Systems for Business in the diagnosis of organisational issues and the formulation and implementation of appropriate strategies.HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 3 On completion of this subject you will be able to: 1. Understand the purpose and role of accounting information systems in today’s business environment 2. Describe the various transaction cycles, financial reporting, management reporting systems and ecommerce 3. Discus the database & REA approach to data-base modeling 4. Understand the risks inherent in computer-based systems/ERP, including e-commerce, the role of ethics and the various internal control processes that need to be in place 5. Appreciate the opportunities for computer fraud and the security measures in electronic commerce that need to be taken to overcome this 6. Appreciate the purpose of computer controls and auditing in digital economy 7. Describe the processes use in the development of computer-based systems/ERP and the ways in which processes are managed SUBJECT ADMINISTRATION Awards Duration Core/Elective Subject weight MBA, MPA, Grad Dip 1 semester Elective 4 credit points Mode of delivery On campus Prerequisites Nil Workload Students are expected to attend all classes Delivery 2 hrs of lectures, 1 hr tutorial or equivalent and 1 hr of online learning activity Independent study 5 hrs CONTACT DETAILS Subject Coordinator Dr Osama Dandash [email protected] Lecturer Melbourne (BM) Dr Osama Dandash [email protected] Lecturer Melbourne David Dung Doan [email protected] Lecturer Sydney Narciso Cerpa [email protected] Lecturer Sydney A H M Shafiul Azam [email protected] Lecturer Brisbane Prashant Singh [email protected] Lecturer Gold Coast Dr Ali Amrollahi Students please note: Holmes Institute provides each student with a Holmes webmail. Faculty and Administrative staff can only communicate with you using your Holmes Institute mail address. Emails from private and/or business email accounts cannot be used and may not be answered. CONSULTATION TIMES* Please check with your lecturer Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Melbourne campus Sydney campus *by appointment onlyHI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 4 STUDENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT TYPE DUE DATE WEIGHT LEARNING OUTCOMES Individual Assignment Week 6 (5 pm Friday) 20% 1, 2, 4,5& 7 Group Assignment Week 10 (5 pm Friday) 20% 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 End of study period examination Exam Period/Week 14 60% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 ASSESSMENT POLICY To be eligible to pass this subject, students must complete all forms of assessment and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. All assignments must be submitted electronically using a word processor, uploaded to Blackboard via SafeAssign. You must print and attach the full SafeAssign report with the Holmes Institute Cover Sheet to the printed assignment (hard copy). The assignment cover sheet must include the student/s name, number, subject code and subject name, subject lecturer’s name, assignment due date and time of submission. All hard copies must be submitted to the designated Assignment Submission Facility on Campus during opening hours. Submission deadlines are strictly enforced and late submission incurs penalties of 5 (five) % of the assessment value per calendar day unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline. Unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline, no assessments are accepted after 14 calendar days of the due date or the end of the trimester for assessments due later in a trimester. Students are requested to familiarize themselves with the Holmes Institute Assessment Policy located on the Blackboard Student Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information > Policies and Procedures > Holmes Institute Student Assessment Policy v1.pdf. STANDARD GRADING SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION GRADE LETTER RANGE High Distinction HD 80% and above Distinction D 70 – 79% Credit CR 60 – 69% Pass P 50 – 59% Fail NN 0-45% (did not meet the standard required according to the learning outcomes in the Subject Guide) Faculty Pass* FP Awarded by the Board of Examiners in exceptional circumstances Supplementary Exam Granted (a temporary grade) NS Supplementary examination granted Deferred Exam (a temporary grade) ND Officially Deferred examination Fail NA Student attempted work but did not submit all of the work required for the subjectHI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 5 Fail NR Student did not submit any work according to the schedule in the Subject Guide Outline Result Withheld RW Student was granted extension to submit additional assessments/work Result Withheld WH Outstanding fees or non-return of Holmes Institute materials After Census Withdrawal AC Withdrawal after census; no academic penalty but financial penalty applies * This grade is sometimes referred to as a conceded pass at other institutions Explanation of Letter Grade HD Outstanding work which exhibits sophisticated understanding and critical synthesis, analysis and evaluation of the subject matter. While the work utilizes opinions of others, judgements about the value of the subject matter are made and drawn together in an organized whole. Gaps in the subject matter might also be identified and the implications discussed. D Substantial work of high quality, which demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter, in which the relationship between the constituent elements are identified clearly and discussed with some level of critical analysis. The work also applies abstract ideas in concrete situations. CR Sound and competent work, which demonstrates a reasonable but not complete grasp of the subject matter. The work utilizes recall and paraphrases the work of others concerning the subject matter. Some basic level of critical analysis is evident. Originality in the work is rarely evident. P Work that demonstrates a satisfactory engagement with the subject matter such that the student is said to have a general understanding of the field. Provides an adequate basis for further study. NN Did not meet the learning objective of the subject VIEWING STUDENT GRADES Results including the final grade can be viewed via the Grade Centre on Blackboard. Results for all assessments are published within two weeks of the due date of the assessment and the final examination. Students who wish to appeal their mark for a specific assessment are advised to follow the procedures outlined at www.holmes.edu.au /undergraduate/appeals. PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Holmes Institute view any forms of academic misconduct as most serious offences. Academic misconduct in any form during an examination is not tolerated and will be dealt with according to the policies and procedures set out in the Holmes Institute Student Handbook (located on Blackboard in the Student General information Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information > Student Handbook 2010 v.3.pdf). Plagiarism occurs when one uses another person’s ideas or manner of expressing them and passes them off as one’s own work by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement (that is, referencing the source). Any instances of plagiarism will be dealt with promptly). It is important that student reference their work appropriately. The Faculty of Higher Education at Holmes Institute uses the APA (American Psychological Association) style of referencing. A detailed guide to referencing can be found in the Student Handbook. It expected that you will be familiar with the APA style of referencing.HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 6 USE OF BLACKBOARD Holmes Institute uses Blackboard as its online teaching platform and all students enrolled have access to Blackboard to view and download their lecture material, grades, important announcements on their subjects and discussion rooms for selected subjects. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to check Blackboard on a regular basis. It is expected that students will have viewed lecture materials and additional readings before class. All students are advised to familiarize themselves with the use of Blackboard. Guides to Blackboard are available in the Resource Centre on each campus. Should you have difficulties accessing and/or using Blackboard, please contact your lecturer or the Holmes Institute Blackboard Helpdesk on: [email protected] USE OF RESOURCE CENTER AND PROQUEST For most subjects, students are expected to engage in additional research. Textbooks and teaching materials available in the Resource Centre will be of use here. In addition, current students have access to a range of electronic academic journals via Proquest, which is accessible once you log into Blackboard. Should you require any assistance with the use of Proquest and/or online research, please contact your lecturer and/or the Resource Centre staff on your campus. STUDY SKILLS & ACADEMIC SUPPORT Students who have difficulties with their studies and/or specific forms of assessment should visit online Study Skills on www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate/studyskills. Holmes Institute also offers regular Academic Support, which is free for any student enrolled. See details on http://www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate/Information.HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 7 DETAILED INFORMATION ON SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS Item Due date Weighting Length Individual Assignment Each student will write a literature review of NOT more than 2000 words. The review should demonstrate that the student has thoroughly researched their topic. Students should use examples of business practice from the scholarly journals papers, conferences, books and professional magazines to support their arguments. The literature review would be on an organisation (company) that is using accounting software packages in Australia. The research would cover: PART 1 1. The current organizational structure 2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, errors) do you think the organisation could experience because of this structure? 3. What is the most likely system acquisition method— commercial software, custom software, or ERP? 4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen organisation (company), 5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in this system? PART 2 1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages, 2. The current market size, 3. Identify the leaders in the market and what gives them the competitive advantage, 4. Identify the current gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of accounting software/packages and make relevant suggestions or recommendations. Week 6 (5 pm Friday). (Online and hardcopy). 20% 2000 words Group Assignment In groups of three to four, you will be required to conduct research on AIS/ERP Systems for your client, including define business processes, develop business requirements, determine the systems requirements, software selection and vendor selection. Then prepare a Business Report for the client detailing the processes of selecting an AIS/ERP to help them to make informed decision for investment in information system to take their business to the next level. NOTE: No Individual Assignments will be accepted! 5pm Friday End of week 10 (online and hardcopy). Note: late submission incurs penalties of 5 (five) % of the assessment value per calendar day 20% 3000 words + appropriate diagrams. Final Exam The final examination will be drawn from the material presented in lectures. More detail will be provided during the trimester. The exam is scheduled during the regular examination period. This will be a closed book exam. Week 14 60% All LecturesHI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 8 SUBJECT RESOURCES Prescribed Textbook (compulsory) Hall, James A. (2014) Accounting Information Systems, 9th edition, South-western Cengage Learning. http://www.cengagebrain.com.au/shop/en/AU/storefront/australia?cmd=CLHeaderSearch&fieldValue=9781133934400 Recommended Reading Romney, M.B. & Steinbart, P.J. (2009) Accounting Information Systems, 11th edition, Prentice Hall. Further Reading Gelinas, U.J & Dull, R.B. (2008). Accounting Information Systems, 8th edition, South-western Cengage Learning. Richardson V.J., Chang C.J., Smith R. (2014) Accounting Information Systems McGraw Hill ISBN: 0078025494 LECTURE SCHEDULE/SYLLABUS * Note: Students must consult the Academic Calendar and Blackboard for the dates of the Study and Examination Week. Wk Topics scheduled Assessment Chapters 1 Introduction to Accounting Information Systems 1 & 2 2 Ethics, Fraud and Internal Control 3 3 The Revenue Cycle 4 4 The Expenditure Cycle 5 5 The HR/Payroll Cycle 6 6 The Conversion Cycle Individual Assignment 7 7 Financial Reporting and Management Reporting Systems 8 8 Database & REA Approach to database Modelling 9 & 10 9 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems 11 10 System development (Methodology and Management) Group Assignment 13 11 Computer Controls and Auditing 15 & 16 12 Revision Week 13 Exam Week Final Exam All LecturesHI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 9 STUDENT ASSISTANCE Studying in higher education presents many experiences and challenges. These might involve academic, personal and/or professional issues. At Holmes Institute, we have a range of people who can help you with various challenges. The following table identifies contact points should you require any support. SUPPORT REQUIRED WHO TO CONTACT Information for Current Students Holmes Institute Student Handbook Academic Probation / Mentoring Academic Mentors, Associate Dean Accommodation Holmes Institute Home Stay Computers, Blackboard, Email IT Help Desk Disability Needs Holmes Institute Campus Directors Employment and Careers Career Development Team Enrolment Higher Education Coordinator on Campus Exams Higher Education Coordinator on Campus Financial Issues Holmes Institute Campus Directors Personal Issues National Higher Education Program Manager, Mentoring Team Proquest Database Librarian on each Campus Study Skills Holmes Institute Academic Support & Study Skills Team Visa Issues, COEs etc. Higher Education Coordinator on Campus This subject outline was prepared by the Course Development Team for the postgraduate Programs, Faculty of Higher Education, Holmes Institute. It was correct at the time of publication. Change to the Subject Outline may occur at any time. However, the Faculty of Higher Education endeavours to inform the students accordingly. This publication is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process or placed in computer memory without written permission. Enquires should be made to Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education. © Copyright 2016. GLOSSARY OF DIRECTION WORDS FOR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Analyse Show the nature of something identifying the essential elements and g how they are related. Argue Present the case for and/or against a particular proposition. Compare Identify the characteristics/qualities that resemble each other. Look for similarities but also differences. Contrast Emphasize differences between things, events, problems, or qualities. Criticise Express your judgement about the truth of factors or views mentioned. Come to conclusions and discuss the positive points as well as possible limitations. Define Give clear and concise meanings of an item. Do not provide a detailed explanation but include limits of the definition and how the item defined differs from other items. Describe Recount, characterise, outline, and relate in sequence. Discuss Examine, analyse and give reasons for and against. Be comprehensive in your answer and give details, usually to assess how satisfactory something is. Evaluate Carefully appraise in relation to some standard including advantages, limitations, the costs and benefits as appropriate; attempt to make a judgement. Examine Investigate critically, appraise a subject or matter in detail. Explain Clarify, interpret, and elaborate on the material presented. Give reasons for differences of opinion or results, and try to analyse reasons behind it. Illustrate Use a concrete example, diagram, or figure to explain or clarify a problem or issue. Indicate Identify and then focus attention so as to clarify. Justify Prove or give reasons for particular conclusions or decisions. Outline Present the main features or aspects showing main points and subordinate points. Do not include minor details and emphasize the classification of things.HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise T1 2017 1 0 Review Examine a subject critically, analysing and commenting on important or controversial statements. State Present the main points in a brief and clear sequence. Do not give specific details or examples. Summarise Give the main points or facts in a condensed, concise form. (Source: Adapted from Monash University, http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/quickrefs/29-directionwords.xml , accessed 14 February 2013)