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MODULE 1MODULE 1

Introduction to Information Systems

Introduction:

Welcome to the Foundations of Information Systems. This subject will set

the scene for your introduction to the concepts of Information systems.

As you will see from your essential readings, information systems have

come a long way from a world of mainframes so large that they required

their own computer room to one where you have access to powerhouse

computing in your pocket.

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Mobile devices have ensured that almost half the planet are ‘digital

natives’ – individuals that are so familiar with digital technology that they

could not imagine living without a connected device.

This however, has been a process of evolution – and while consumers

now view companies through a ‘digital lens’ of customer and user

experience, companies still need to ful�l the same internal functions as

they have always done. At the core of any business lie key functions,

supported by systems that are evolving in a competitive business

environment.

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Information technology inside your organisation (Rainer & Prince. 2019.

p. 12)

The above diagram shows a traditional information system landscape

within almost any generic organisation – many organisations have similar

functional areas, although the type of business would certainly in�uence

how large each functional area is and how deeply invested in innovation

any one of these areas would be. For example, a mining company may

have a deep investment in complex operational systems including

autonomous vehicle management for their self-driving trucks, whereas

an entertainment company would have highly advanced marketing

systems.

Over the duration of this subject we will discuss systems evolution in the

areas of knowledge management, enterprise resource planning,

customer relationship management, business intelligence and enterprise

architecture. As businesses have matured into digital organisations

radical change has shifted their business models and how they manage

their pro�tability. Becoming a digital organisation is now a requirement

for competitive strategic advantage.

We all live in a digital world; part of an interconnected network which has

meant that organisations not only need to consider their systems from

an internal perspective, but also need to consider how they interact with

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‘digital natives’. In this module we will be looking �rstly at how rapid

innovation has spurred revolutions of change in the past 25 years, driving

a state of �ux and uncertainty for organisations in a rapidly evolving

competitive landscape.

As future IT leaders you are on the cusp of the next phase of a career

where the internet is changing how we interact both socially and

commercially – these are exciting times indeed.

This Module will cover:

Module 1.1 Introduction to contemporary business - a tale of transformation and disruption; Introduction to Agile practice

Module 1.2 – Introduction to Information Systems in a business context

This Module will help you achieve the following outcomes:

a) Critically analyse the key information systems concepts and technologies in the context of contemporary businesses and organisations.

c) Develop and communicate a collaborative strategy which embodies the principles of agile methodology to stakeholders of an organisation.

Time Management:

Your workload expectation is 20 hours for this module.

20 hours per module (two weeks): facilitated study: 3 hours / week. Personal Study: 7 hours / week. 

3 hours facilitated study consists of attending class, responding to facilitator feedback.

You are to allocate 7 hours of personal learning. This includes essential time spent on pre-reading and viewing materials, assessment progression and learning activities.

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Assessment Progression:

Assessment 1 is due at the end of Module 2.2 (Week 4).

Tasks to undertake in this module to prepare for Assessment 1 include

the learning activities that are included in this and module 2

You can prepare for this assessment by utilising the learning resources of

this module, which include readings, videos, and learning activities to

enhance your understanding of the key concepts in this module.

Student Expectations:

You are expected to have worked through the essential learning resources and activities for this module before attending the facilitated session (face-to-face or online session) – this enables informed discussion and full participation in learning activities.

Participate in all scheduled facilitated sessions.

This time is intended to be used by you and your learning facilitator to work through activities and engage in discussion about the module content.

These sessions provide a space for you to raise questions about the module content and seek guidance on writing your assessments.

You will review, explore and discuss more deeply the information presented in the learning resources.