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HOLMES INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
HOLMES INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
GRADUATE PROGRAM
SUBJECT OUTLINE
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS HI 5019
TRIMESTER 3 / 2014
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.au
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 www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate.
HOLMES INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
The Holmes Institute programs offer domestic and international students an opportunity to study a set of contemporary subjects in preparation for a career in business. These programs explore 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.
SUBJECT OVERVIEW & RATIONALE
This subject is about how accounting-based systems and business processes, support decision making and other information needs in an organisation.
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.
SUBJECT ADMINISTRATION
Awards Duration Core/Elective Subject weight
MBA 1 semester Elective 3 credit points
Mode of delivery On campus
Prerequisites Nil
Workload Students are expected to attend all classes
Delivery 2 hrs of lectures and 1 hr tutorial or equivalent
Independent study 6 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS
Subject Coordinator Geoff Stewart gstewart@holmes.edu.au
Lecturer Melbourne Geoff Stewart gstewart@holmes.edu.au
Lecturer Sydney Shafiul Azam sazam sazam@syd.holmes.edu.au
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 will not be answered.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT TYPE DUE DATE WEIGHT
Individual Assignment
Week 7
20%
Group Assignment Week 11
Week 11
20%
Final examination
Exam week
60%
DETAILED INFORMATION ON SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS
1. Individual Assignment
Read the case study ‘Success to Succession’.
• Identify the importance of wetware costs.
• Identify an organisation implementing an Accounting Information System.
• Discuss the relevance of wetware costs to the implementation in the organisation you have identified.
• Draw some conclusions.
(1,000 words, week 7, 20 marks)
2. Group Assignment
Read the case study ‘Using a Case Study to test the three key social enablers in ERP implementation’.
The key findings are shallow clichés. They are:
• Strong and committed leadership at the top level
• Open and honest communication
• Balanced and empowered teams
These items disclose the biases of the researchers and do little to assist with understanding what makes an ERP project successful.
Do some research on ERP implementation. Identify other factors which may account for the success of ERP implementation.
Discuss the factors you have identified and explain why they are more reliable than the clichés in the original article.
(1,000 words, week 10, 20 marks)
3. Final Examination
This will be a closed book exam.
There will be 6 exam questions for 10 marks each.
One exam question will be compulsory – Part A
In this question you will be expected to bring ideas that you have learnt from the assignments.
In Part B you will be asked to select 5 questions out of the available 7.
Each exam question will be in two parts:
• part (a) asking you to show knowledge of theoretical concepts and
• part (b) asking you to apply these ideas to an organisation.
The organisation will be identified in a block of text at the beginning of the question.
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 46 – 49% (awarded by Board of Examiners)
Supplementary Exam Granted (a temporary grade) NS Supplementary examination granted
Deferred Exam (a temporary grade) ND Officially Deferred examination
Fail NA Student did not submit any work according to the schedule in the Subject Guide
Result Withheld RW Additional assessment and/or work required
Result Withheld WH Outstanding fees or non-return of Holmes Institute materials
* 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 would be familiar with the APA style of referencing.
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: bbhelpdesk@holmes.edu.au.
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.
SUBJECT RESOURCES
Prescribed Textbook (compulsory)
Hall, James A. (2008) Accounting Information Systems, 7th edition, South-western Cengage Learning.
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
LECTURE SCHEDULE/SYLLABUS
Wk Topics scheduled Assessment Tutorial Activities Chapters
1 Introduction to Accounting Information Systems 1 & 2 Each week, activities related to the topic will be undertaken in groups. Some pre-reading may be required.
Tutorial activities also include the analysis of business cases. 1,2
2 Ethics, Fraud and Internal Control 3,
3 The Revenue Cycle 4
4 The Expenditure Cycle 6
5 The HR/Payroll Cycle Individual Assignment Assignment 1 7
6 The Conversion Cycle 7, 12
7 GL/Financial Reporting 8
8 REA Approach to database Modeling 10
9 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
10 System development (Methodology and
Management) 13
11 Computer Controls and Auditing Group
Assignment 15 & 16
12 Review and group presentations (including
submission of report)
Study week*
Exam week*
* Note: Students must consult the Academic Calendar and Blackboard for the dates of the Study and Examination Week.
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 Undergraduate 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 2011.

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