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Units BUSS4212 Semester 1 2023 [Block mode]

Unit of study_

BUSS4212: Business Information Systems Honours A

Semester 1, 2023 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

This unit covers advanced research-integrated coursework topics in Business Information Systems such as enterprise systems and organisational change, business benefit realisation from IT investment, information system evaluation, IT benefits management, and enterprise system implementation research from theoretical and case study perspectives.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BUSS4212
Academic unit	Business Information Systems
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	Students must meet the entry requirements to the Honours program, including completion of a pass undergraduate degree and a major in the specialisation area
Corequisites ?	BUSS4001 and (BUSS4213 or BUSS4013)
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Evelyn Ng, evelyn.ng@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Minor essay Essay	40%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Apr 2023 at 17:00 Closing date: 28 Apr 2023	800 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Major essay Essay	60%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2023 at 17:00 Closing date: 02 Jun 2023	3000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Minor essay: You will have to select one paper related to a specific topic and write a critique of the paper. You should begin by summarising the main propositions/arguments of the paper and explain if you agree with those propositions/arguments. You should also point out the weaknesses/limitations of the paper and provide suggestions for addressing those weaknesses/limitations.
Major essay: You will have to select a topic in the field of information systems and perform a review of the existing literature. You should begin by defining the topic and explaining the nature/characteristics of the phenomenon. You will then have to provide a clear and concise summary of the state of existing knowledge related to the topic, before identifying a number of knowledge gaps that have not been addressed.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to information systems	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Writing a literature review	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 03	IS topic 1	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	IS topic 2	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 05	IS topic 3	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 06	IS topic 4	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 07	IS topic 5	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 08	IS topic 6	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 09	IS topic 7	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 10	IS topic 8	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 11	IS topic 9	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 12	IS topic 10	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 13	Course review	Workshop (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available within Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90 per cent of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption through special consideration, special arrangement, previously arranged disability adjustment, of by the Associate Dean. The Associate Dean may determine that a student fails this unit of study because of inadequate attendance.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the core topics in the field of information systems
LO2. perform a literature review on a topic in the field of information systems
LO3. identify knowledge gaps in the literature in relation to the topic selected
LO4. understand how to formulate a research question and select an appropriate research approach to address the question.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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Late submission

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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