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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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CP5640 - Information Management and Analytics Technology

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

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

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (35%) - Individual
  • Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Research report - (25%) - 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.

Availabilities

JCU Online, Study Period 81, External

Usually available in even-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 27 Jan 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Saturday, 05 Mar 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):
DR Art Suwanwiwat
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Other - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing
Method of delivery:Online - JCU
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:Students in KeyPath Courses

JCU Online, Study Period 85, External

Usually available in even-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 05 Sep 2022 to Saturday, 22 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):
DR Art Suwanwiwat
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Other - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing
Method of delivery:Online - JCU
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:Students in KeyPath Courses

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Not expected to be available after this year.

Census date:Thursday, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Art Suwanwiwat
Lecturer(s):
DR Alan Ang
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Other - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing