Introduction of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems) Major

This new unit is a redevelopment of FIT2006 Business process modelling and workflow and FIT1030 Introduction to business information systems. As part of the Monash Course Architecture model 2014, this unit introduces student to the fundamentals of business information systems with a process-oriented approach. Its focus on business processes and process modelling addresses one of the main themes of business information systems, i.e. business process improvements. Tools and techniques introduced in this unit also serves as the basis for other downstream (i.e. third year units) units.

12/06/2017: Admin - updating location of offering to reflect actual campus offerings at the ADE's request.

12/06/2018: Admin - updating reasons for change on behalf of CE - prerequisites updated to allow BusEco students to take this unit.

20/9/2019: Admin - updating exam duration to include additional 10 minutes as per University requirement.

4/5/2020: As the MSA course 4307 Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences is in teach-out, the MSA offering of this unit has been re-coded to FZA2090 effective Semester 2, 2020. These units will be managed by South Africa and therefore no separate Monatar entries will be made

01/10/2020 Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

29/03/2021: Updating Workload/ContactHours to conform with the teaching methods.

08/06/2021: Update the mapping of the assessment items to the unit learning outcomes.

This is a core unit in the second year level of the Bachelor of IT. It is part of the BBIS major offering in the degree. The unit provides an introduction to business processes and their role in organisations. A range of business process modelling tools is presented for designing, documenting and analysing business processes towards the aim of business process improvements. This unit equips graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to make recommendations for business process improvements. In addition, this unit also provides an awareness of software development options as well as the legal and ethical aspects of business information systems.

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. describe the role of business processes of a typical organisation;
2. select an appropriate process design and modelling methodology to create a business process model;
3. document and communicate a business process model for business process improvements;
4. analyse factors relating to managing small to medium sized projects for in-house development or software outsourcing;
5. discuss ethical issues related to the management and use of business information systems.

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Globalisation and increasing customer demands are challenges facing companies today. To remain competitive and effective in their offerings, companies cannot afford to harbour inefficiencies in their operations. A business process oriented approach is key to the success of modern organisations. A well-designed process will improve efficiency and deliver greater productivity. At the same time, business processes must be designed to ensure that they are effective and meet customer requirements. The internal processes of a business organisation are described with an emphasis on how they work together to achieve the goals of the organisation. A range of process modelling tools is presented in the unit.

Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: describe business processes in organisations, their structure and they fit into the overall organisation objectives; recommend a process modelling tool for modelling and analysing business processes with the aim of increasing efficiencies and effectiveness for businesses; analyse factors for managing in-house development or software outsourcing; discuss ethical issues related to the management and use of business information systems.

Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Pat Wheeler "Accounting information systems", (9th ed Thomson South-Western. ISBN-13: 9780538469319 http://www.cengage.com/search/productOverview.do?N=0&Ntk=P_Isbn13&Ntt=9780538469319

Recommended resources

Stair and Reynolds, ?Principles of Information Systems?, 12th Edition, 2016, Cengage Learning. Richardson, V., & Chang, C. Janie, "Accounting information systems", 2nd Edition, 2018, McGraw-Hill Education .

Laguna and Marklund, ?Business Process Modelling, Simulation and Design, 2nd Edition, 2013, CRC Press. Hall, ?Accounting Information Systems?, 9th Edition, 2016, Cengage Learning.

Technological requirements

All unit contents are available in Moodle and students must regularly check Moodle for updates to unit contents. Announcements to students will be posted in Moodle.

(For Clayton Campus ONLY) Please note: This is a bring your own device unit. You will be expected to bring a web-connected device (i.e., laptop or tablet) to class to access specialist software. The applications for your class can be accessed at the website move.monash.edu

On campus

Lecture and tutorials

This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and collaborative learning.

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 60; In-semester assessment: 40

1. Assignment 1: Business Process Modelling: 20% - ULO: 1, 2, 3
2. Assignment 2: Business Process Improvements and Business Process Re-engineering: 20% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3. Examination: 60% - ULO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b) Additional requirements (all students):

Completion of 24 points FIT or BusEco units at level 1.