INF204 Information Systems Management
Unit Code
INF204
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
INF101
Credit Points
10
Overview
Information Systems Management (INF204) provides an opportunity for students to assess the importance of IS Management to a business enterprise in terms of productivity, profitability and competitive advantage. The subject emphasises deployment of strategies for innovative IS applications and system acquisitions to support a competitive advantage such as customer relationship management and supply chain management. The critical role data, information and business intelligence plays in organizational success will be examined and several cyber security strategies will be outlined to counteract emerging threats. Risk and service management will be explored
Associated Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☐ core subject
☐ elective subject
☒ other (please specify below): Core for BBIS and elective for BBM
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the importance of IS Management to a business enterprise in terms of productivity, profitability and competitive advantage.
- Understand and apply strategies for innovative IS applications to gain a competitive advantage
- Justify the critical role data, information and business intelligence plays in organizational success
- Critically analyse the issues involved in implementing risk management and service management
- Describe how firms can extend IS to customers via customer relationship management (CRM) and to suppliers via supply chain management (SCM).
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: In-class Self Reflection of lecture (10 classes) |  Week 3-12 | 15% |
| Assessment 2: Mid-Term Quiz | Week 6 | 20% |
| Assessment 3: Group Report and Presentation | Week 11, Week 12 | 25% |
| Assessment 4: Final Examination | Week 13 | 40% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Prescribed text
- Baltzan, P. (2023). Business Driven Information Systems 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill/Irwin
- Laudon, K. C., Laudon, J. P., & Traver, C. (2025). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (Global Edition, 18th ed.). Pearson.
Texts and References
- Pereira, R., Bianchi, I., & Rocha, Á. (Eds.). (2025). Digital Technologies and Transformation in Business, Industry and Organizations: Volume 3. Springer Cham.
- ITIL® Foundation (2019), ITIL 4 edition, Axelos
Recommended Reading
- Journal of Management Information Systems
- Information Systems Management
- Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Journal of Innovation & Knowledge
- International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change