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Information Systems

Stage I

INFOSYS 110
15 Points

Digital Systems

Explores how information systems and analytical tools help organisations to innovate, optimise and deliver value. Examines how the development and implementation of systems and technologies coordinate and manage information, people, and processes within data governance and privacy frameworks.

Stage II

INFOSYS 220
15 Points

Business Systems Analysis

An Information Technology (IT) professional must understand how IT systems are constructed and tested and how quality is assessed, in order to manage, develop or provide innovative business solutions. Business Systems Analysis introduces systems development process concepts and activities, with a strong focus on understanding the problem and solution through modelling.

Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 101, 105, 107, 130, INFOMGMT 192, INFOSYS 110

Restriction: INFOMGMT 291

INFOSYS 221
15 Points

Programming for Business

Focuses on enhancing Business/IT professional skills. Develops and applies problem-solving and algorithmic skills through pseudocode and fundamental programming constructs. Applies a design thinking methodology of empathise, ideate, design, prototype and test to build applications relevant to current business domains.

Prerequisite: INFOSYS 110

Restriction: COMPSCI 101, 130

INFOSYS 222
15 Points

Database Systems

Managers and other knowledge workers find that many of their duties revolve around accessing, organising, and presenting organisational and external information. The ability to develop and use computer databases is becoming a critical skill that is required in many disciplines. These skills are developed through an introduction to data modelling, relational theory, database design, and the management of databases.

Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 101, 105, 107, 130, INFOSYS 110

Stage III

INFOSYS 300
15 Points

Robotic Process Automation

Examines Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Systems and how RPA fits into the current information technology setups and helps the modern organisation address business process-related problems and opportunities. Examines the benefits and limitations of RPA and how it differs from other business solution technologies.

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Software Engineering

Restriction: SOFTENG 762

INFOSYS 301
15 Points

Directed Study

INFOSYS 302
15 Points

Special Topic

INFOSYS 303
15 Points

Solutions Architecture

Information systems specifically designed for organisational IT environments provide competitive advantages. Focusses on using high quality information architecture to address business requirements including the iterative use of system analysis, design and prototyping. Develops familiarity with state-of-the-art modelling, development, and deployment environments, and solutions for designing business systems architecture.

Prerequisite: INFOSYS 220, and BUSAN 201 or INFOSYS 222

Restriction: INFOSYS 320

INFOSYS 304
15 Points

IT Infrastructure

Modern IT infrastructure relies on a functionally hierarchical network designed around the OSI model. Explores internet-oriented backbones and high-speed access infrastructure, and uses the TCP/IP suite, cloud infrastructure and digital services, and applications to understand basic and business-oriented infrastructure challenges such as capacity planning, architecture design, and scaling of IT infrastructure and applications.

Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 230, INFOSYS 220 and 15 points from COMPSCI 215, 235, INFOSYS 222

Restriction: INFOSYS 224, 322, 339

INFOSYS 305
15 Points

Digital Strategy and Transformation

Explores strategic opportunities for delivering value through digital technologies. Examines best practices to ensure the effective development and operation of digital capabilities in the global context by aligning business and information technology strategies, controlling risks, and complying with regulatory requirements and standards.

Prerequisite: INFOSYS 220, 222

Restriction: INFOSYS 323

INFOSYS 306
15 Points

Digital Business and Innovation

Explores the prominent IT-enabled innovative business models and digital platforms that result in the digital transformation of industries, businesses, products and services. Examines the strategic and economic foundations of digital platforms and models. Discusses the design, coordination and management of the ecosystems underpinning the digital business models and platforms. Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in either Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Software Engineering

Restriction: INFOSYS 323, 338, 344

INFOSYS 307
15 Points

Special Topic

INFOSYS 321
15 Points

Enterprise Systems

Examines cross-functional integrated computer-based information systems, known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, designed to support an organisation's information needs and operations. Considers issues associated with the selection, analysis, design, implementation and configuration of such systems. Investigates transaction processing, management information and decision support across an organisation's business processes. Explores the characterisation of problems, in terms of process and information models.

Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Software Engineering

INFOSYS 341
15 Points

Information Security in Business

An overview of policies, procedures, activities and methods used to manage information assets securely. Topics covered include governance and strategic planning, protection mechanisms, information security practices and policies, risk assessment and management, contingency and response planning, and the legal, and ethical issues associated with information security.

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in either Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems

Postgraduate 700 Level Courses

INFOSYS 700
15 Points

Digital Innovation

New information technologies are transforming how innovations are created, distributed, and commercialised. Focuses on the practices for digital innovation creation, distribution, and commercialisation as well as the digital strategies needed to manage such digital innovations.

INFOSYS 702
15 Points

Special Topic

INFOSYS 703
15 Points

Managing with Artificial Intelligence

Focuses on a business perspective of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and solutions in organisations. Explores how different AI-enabled tools and solutions contribute to organisational and societal objectives and values. Aims to prepare students for jobs that involve technology consultancy and management of technology, with specific focus on AI as an emergent technology.

INFOSYS 704
15 Points

IT Consultancy

Delves into IT consulting, equipping students with the skills to analyse, evaluate, and provide effective counsel to organizations in the public and private sectors. Students are introduced to concepts, frameworks, processes, roadmaps, and technologies of IT consulting. Equips students with the frameworks, processes, roadmaps and technologies to support IT consultancy processes employed in advising organisations in the public and private sectors.

INFOSYS 705
15 Points

Directed Study

INFOSYS 706
15 Points

Digital Sustainability

Informs students about the opportunities in harnessing technology to address the UN SDGs. The course will be guided by the digital sustainability framework (digital maturity, governance, orientation and partnership) and will use real use-cases to develop solutions by students.

INFOSYS 707
15 Points

Special Topic

INFOSYS 708
15 Points

Special Topic

INFOSYS 709
15 Points

Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Practice - Level 9

An advanced study and substantial review of operations research and supply chain management relating to contemporary issues, providing students with in-depth knowledge of key topics.

Prerequisite: 15 points from INFOSYS 700-757

INFOSYS 720
15 Points

Information Systems Research - Level 9

A substantive review of research in the discipline of information systems with a focus on behavioural and design science aspects. Behavioural, strategic and social issues relating to the design, implementation, use and impact of information technology applications will be studied.

Prerequisite: 15 points from INFOSYS 700-757

INFOSYS 722
15 Points

Data Mining and Big Data

Data mining and big data involves storing, processing, analysing and making sense of huge volumes of data extracted in many formats and from many sources. Using information systems frameworks and knowledge discovery concepts, this project-based course uses cutting-edge business intelligence tools for data analytics.

INFOSYS 727
15 Points

Advanced Information Security

Focuses on technical security issues of the systems used in today's information technology applications. Explores the practical issues of identification and authentication, security of operating systems, cryptography, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and discusses the relevant theoretical models. Managerial aspects of information security issues as well as legal and ethical issues arising from protecting computer files both from a New Zealand and global perspective will be addressed. The course follows the content of CISSP certification.

INFOSYS 735
15 Points

Cloud Computing Architecture

Cloud Computing Architecture combines practical skills development with broader research and critical thinking skills to enable the student to analyze concepts relating to cloud computing. The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led classes, knowledge assessments, and hands-on labs designed to develop technical expertise in cloud computing and preparing students for a career in cloud solutions.

INFOSYS 750
15 Points

Quantitative Methods in Information Systems

A comprehensive review of the methodological issues in information systems research, including detailed coverage of univariate and multivariate data analysis.

Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 201-255, or equivalent

Restriction: MKTG 703, 704

INFOSYS 751
15 Points

Qualitative Methods in Information Systems

Focus is on the conduct and evaluation of qualitative research for the information systems discipline. Reviews various qualitative research methods and ways of analysing qualitative data and the challenges of writing up qualitative research work for conferences and peer-reviewed academic journals.

Restriction: MKTG 703, 704

INFOSYS 757
15 Points

Project Management and Outsourcing

Takes a project manager perspective to analyse, evaluate and discuss approaches for managing complex projects, focusing on projects involving sourcing of IT/digital business services. Considers strategies for balancing competing demands among scope, time, cost, and quality while working with internal organisational stakeholders, third parties, and project team members. Examines the outsourcing project lifecycle.

Restriction: OPSMGT 757

INFOSYS 759
30 Points

Applied Research Consultancy Project - Level 9

An applied practical opportunity for students to work with a New Zealand or international business or organisation in a consulting capacity to apply their advanced disciplinary knowledge and to develop research-informed strategic recommendations for a client.

INFOSYS 788
30 Points

Research Project - Level 9

Prerequisite: INFOSYS 750 or 751

Restriction: INFOSYS 789

INFOSYS 790
30 Points

Research Project - Level 9

INFOSYS 791
60 Points

INFOSYS 791A
30 Points

INFOSYS 791B
30 Points

Dissertation - Level 9

To complete this course students must enrol in INFOSYS 791 A and B, or INFOSYS 791

INFOSYS 796A
60 Points

INFOSYS 796B
60 Points

MCom Thesis in Information Systems - Level 9

To complete this course students must enrol in INFOSYS 796 A and B

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