UNSW Handbook Course - Managing Information Systems

Managing Information Systems - ZITE2001


	Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
	School: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @ ADFA
	Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
	Campus: University College Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Equivalent: ACSC2308
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of managing the information resources used in organisations. It covers the management of the risks associated with the use of software, hardware and networking components of information systems; ensuring performance in support of business processes and conformity with business practices. Topics include ICT governance at the local level, advantages and disadvantages of options for ICT infrastructure within enterprise architectures, service level agreements, local procurement issues, security and continuity.

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