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Unit of study_

INFS6012: Digital Information Infrastructures

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

The unit provides an overall introduction to the different components of digital information infrastructures in organisational contexts. This includes organisational enterprise systems architecture, legacy systems, enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure and enabling technologies such as blockchain, internet of things, or web services. Strategic managerial issues that arise from the implementation, use, and security management of information infrastructures and enterprise systems are also covered. The unit utilises a combination of practical sessions with Enterprise Systems, such as SAP, and case study analyses to build a deep understanding of relevant topics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	INFS6012
Academic unit	Business Information Systems
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	INFS5002 or COMP5206
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Na Liu, liu.na@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised)	Final Exam Closed book exam	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Individual assignment Written task	25%	Week 07	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group project Report and presentation	25%	Week 12	5000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

Individual assignment: Based upon a business case and your own independent research, you are required to complete hands-on exercises in SAP; explore integration needs; analyse the organisational issues surrounding the implementations of an Enterprise System.
Group project: You must demonstrate an information infrastructure which explains the role of enterprise systems within that infrastructure, discusses organisational and change management issues, and examines the effect of new technological trends.
Final exam: This is a closed-book exam and will assess your ability to demonstrate your understanding of all material covered in the unit of study.

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.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Business Process and Enterprise Systems	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Enterprise Systems and Financial Accounting I	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Enterprise Systems and Financial Accounting II	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	Enterprise Systems and Procurement I	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 06	Enterprise Systems and Procurement II	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 07	Reserved for Guest Lecture/Workshop	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 08	Business Intelligence and Data Architecture	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 09	Cloud Computing and Cloud-Based Architecture	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	Technical Trends and Other Forms of Enterprise Architecture	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Managing Digital Information Infrastructure I	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 12	Managing Digital Information Infrastructure II	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 13	Course Revision	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recording is uploaded every Monday. Students need to study the lecture material before attending the allocated interactive sessions.

Participation in the interactive session is mandatory. The interactive session will not be recorded.

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. explore the strategic managerial issues that arise from the implementation and use of enterprise systems as a means of integrating data and standardising processes
LO2. use an example enterprise system to gain hands-on competency in supporting key business processes
LO3. provide an overview of an enterprise system implementation solution which addresses key processes, data and organisational structures, and explain the reasons behind the solution
LO4. evaluate the place of enterprise systems in broader digital information infrastructure.
LO5. evaluate in a critical manner the technical trends which may impact on future enterprise systems use
LO6. present ideas and arguments effectively, deliver a comprehensive and integrated enterprise information infrastructure that reflects a collective effort from a professional project team

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.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
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Using AI responsibly

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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