James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CP5640 - Information Management and Analytics Technology

Please note that this subject is offered through JCU Online.

Subject Description

Today's business organizations depend and thrive on timely, accurate and strategically relevant information. But as technology enables the creation and capture of ever-increasing amounts of data, effective management and efficient analysis of that information is becoming a significant challenge. Organizations that can access on-demand information, trust its accuracy and turn it into strategic insight can achieve superior outcomes and gain a real competitive advantage. This subject examines the technologies, information, and analytics that are important for effective management and control of modern firms.

Learning Outcomes

• examine the technologies, information and analytics that are essential for effective management and control of businesses
• collate and synthesise information on digital technologies to make industry-based and entrepreneurial management decisions
• apply problem-solving creative and innovative thinking to decision-making processes in a digital management environment

Subject Assessment

• Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (20%) - Individual
• Assignment 2 - Analytical Report and Presentation [40%] - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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