Week 01-A Lecture

MIS101
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

School of Information Systems
Faculty of Business and Law
WEEK ONE – PART 1

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SOME KEY IS THEMES
1. What is information? How does it relate to data?
2. What is business information?
3. What makes quality information?
4. What is a system ? What is an information system?
5. So, is I.S. the same as I.T.?
6. Why are information systems important to you?

MIS101 – UNIT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Digital Literacy:
 Using technologies to find, use and
disseminate information.
Critical Thinking:
 Evaluating information using critical and
analytical thinking and judgment.
Discipline-specific knowledge and

capabilities:
 Related to the IS discipline and
profession.
UPON UNIT COMPLETION
1. Explain, describe and interpret the related concepts and recognize the value of
information systems knowledge; to advantage people, business, communities and the
environment.
2. Analyse and appraise information from assorted resources to differentiate the relevant
information quality, validity and translate as applied digital literacy.
3. Demonstrate applied critical thinking to interpret issues based on available evidence;
in terms relevant to information systems, business, people and the community.
4. Describe the influence of business information systems on customers, employees,
organisational culture, business and communities.
5. Recognise methods of storing, sharing, collaborating and using data for business
information systems.
6. Describe common business processes and functions, management
structures and operations that rely on business information.
WEEKLY CONTENT COVERED
1. Introduction to Information Systems.
2. The Internet and Web 2.0.
3. Information Security and Privacy.
4. Organisational Information Systems.
5. Business Intelligence.
6. E-Business.
7. The Cloud, Mobility and Green Computing.
8. Business Information Systems and Processes.
9. System Development and Design.
10. Information Systems for the Enterprise.
11. Unlocking the Future with Information Systems and Exam Revision.
12. Exam Preparation and Study.
PRESCRIBED TEXT
PRESCRIBED TEXT (MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE WEEK 2)
AUTHOR: Gray H, Issa T, Pye G, Troshani I, Rainer R, Prince B and Watson H
TITLE: Management Information Systems
PUBLISHER: WILEY
EDITION: First Australasian Edition, 2015
ISBN: 9781118646021 (pbk)
The textbook is available in either Paperback, Binder or E-Textbook format and can be purchased via
Deakin Books4U bookshop. The textbook is specially priced for Deakin University students.
Textbooks, reference books, general books and software may be ordered from the DUSA bookshop:
◦ Phone: 1800 686 681 (freecall)
◦ Email: [email protected]
◦ Order Online: DUSA Bookshop web site at: http://www.dusabookshop.com.au
◦ MS Office and other Software: http://www.deakin.edu.au/software
PRESCRIBED TEXT
Wiley E-Text Version:
• Download to your laptop, smartphone, tablet or access online.

• Permanent access – never expires.
• Use the search function to locate key concepts.
• Create your own colour-coded highlights as you revise.
• Make notes for revision and share them with your friends.
• For more information visit: www.wiley.com/go/digitalsupportau
EXPECTATIONS: FIVE SIMPLE RULES FOR SUCCESS
1. The teaching team cannot MAKE you learn! You are expected to take
RESPONSIBILITY for your learning and the unit requirements.
2. It is not our job to make everything EASY – you will need to work HARD.
3. Students are REQUIRED to attend ALL scheduled classes and be PREPARED for
them
4. You will need to spend at least 10 HOURS PER WEEK on independent study
outside of class.
5. You MUST read all the basic material we prescribe but often go beyond this.
FROM LECTURERS YOU CAN EXPECT:
Respectful of your needs as a learning group and individuals;
Knowledgeable about the Unit, enthusiastic, inspiring and up-to-date;
Respond to any electronic communication within 2 business days;
Return marked and moderated assignments with feedback provided;
Have all subject materials supplied on the portal weekly

CLOUDDEAKIN (DSO)
http://www.deakin.edu.au/clouddeakin
http://www.deakin.edu.au/students
FROM STUDENTS WE EXPECT:
Get the textbook before week 2 and bring it to class every week
Be enthusiastic and have fun!
Engage fully in this unit and your experiences at MIBT;
Respect your classmates and instructors;
On-campus students: Attend all lectures and tutorials, contribute to classes

effectively and use your tutor as the first point of contact for any information
about this unit;
PASSING MIS101 … ?
Compulsory Online Quiz on Deakin College :
 Allowed multiple attempts until you get 10/10 (i.e. 100% correct), failure to
do so by the quiz closing deadline (Week 6) will result in the 20% reduction
in your assignment mark.
Complete and submit individual Assignment (40%):

 Submission is via Deakin College portal by the due date in Week 7.
 NOTE: No deadline extensions are provided. No hardcopy required.
Attend and sit the Revision Exam/s: The marks for these exams do not contribute to
your final subject grade but are considered if you have fail the subject by one or two
marks. So you must consider revision exams as important as the final exam and study
for them.
Attend and sit the Final Exam (60%): See Unit Guide for details.
TEACHING STAFF:
Deakin Unit Chair Burwood Staff:
Dr Graeme Pye Margaret Cybulski
[email protected]
MIBT Unit Coordinator: Trevor Stone
Jenny Price [email protected]
[email protected]
Geelong Staff:
Ian Rosewall
[email protected]
SEEKING HELP
• Your Lecturer is the first point of contact, wherever you are! We cannot answer your
email unless they come from a Deakin or Deakin College email address.
• Go to Deakin College reception to get help with administration issues.
• Academic Skills offer free assignment writing and referencing classes/advice. Found in
Moodle and you can visit the Drop In centre. Burwood Building LA Level 4
(follow the PINK footprints )
WHAT TO AVOID … PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the copying of another person’s ideas or expressions without appropriate
acknowledgment and presenting these ideas or forms of expression as your own.
It includes not only written works such as books or journals but data or images that may
be presented in tables, diagrams, designs, plans, photographs, film, music, formulae,
web sites and computer programs.
Plagiarism also includes the use of the work of lecturers or other students as your own
without acknowledgment.
At MIBT, there are heavy penalties for plagiarism and collusion, so ensure that your
work is your own and original.
Also make sure that your own work is not plagiarised by others!
Now undertake the Compulsory Online Quiz via the Deakin College portal.
COLLABORATION …
We encourage collaboration but this does not mean doing someone else’s work
for them.
Part of learning is the exchange and discussion of ideas and viewpoints, it gives
you a broader perspective.
Remember we are here to guide you and assist you although we do largely expect
that you will self-educate yourselves too.
Do not be afraid to ask questions in class, or seek out staff for a one-on-one chat
or consultation.
WHAT TO DO NOW?
Purchase the prescribed textbook: See previous slide for details.
Spend some time exploring your online learning environment:

◦ Read (print?) the Unit Outline on the portal;
◦ Locate where you will be able to find assessment information on the portal
◦ Explore some of the resources available to you;
Good luck and welcome to MIS101. 

Start your homework this week because we will be checking it next week!
NOTE: We will not accept any excuse for not doing this week’s homework as you
have made the commitment to do this course. Failure to do homework will result
in a Student at Risk report!

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MIS101

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

WEEK ONE – PART 1

2. What is business information?

3. What makes quality information?

4. What is a system ? What is an information system?

5. So, is I.S. the same as I.T.?

6. Why are information systems important to you?

Discipline-specific knowledge and

• Download to your laptop, smartphone, tablet or access online.

Knowledgeable about the Unit, enthusiastic, inspiring and up-to-date;

Respond to any electronic communication within 2 business days;

Return marked and moderated assignments with feedback provided;

Have all subject materials supplied on the portal weekly

Be enthusiastic and have fun!

Engage fully in this unit and your experiences at MIBT;

Respect your classmates and instructors;

On-campus students: Attend all lectures and tutorials, contribute to classes

Complete and submit individual Assignment (40%):

• Go to Deakin College reception to get help with administration issues.

Spend some time exploring your online learning environment:

Good luck and welcome to MIS101. 

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