MIS202 - Managing Data and Information
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Rachelle Bosua |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1.5 hour on-campus (livestreamed) lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 1.5 hour on-campus practical experience (laboratory) each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1.5 hour recorded lecture provided and 1 x 1.5 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
The capability to manage data and information is fundamental to any organisation. An information systems graduate should have good knowledge of the techniques to query large databases and analyse business needs to design a structured database. The unit uses familiar applications (eg Facebook, Amazon and Google to illustrate the importance of structured databases. Big data in the context of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data is also discussed. The importance of data quality is discussed in the context of the DAMA wheel. Principles of information asset management is also covered with a focus on data and information governance in an era of increasing data monetisation. Students will perform basic Structured Query Language (SQL) queries and develop the ability to design and develop a comprehensive EER data model based on analysis of an organisation’s information needs, and allow for the informed selection of a comprehensive information asset management approach.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain the social and regulatory context in which the management of data and information takes place. | GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Develop a comprehensive relational data model based on organisational requirements and needs. | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Develop skills to manage and extract data from a relational database using SQL queries. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Explain the value of digital literacy that are critical for data quality governance initiatives within an organisation. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Analytical) | 1000 words | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Report (Analytical) | 1000 words | 30% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Report (Business) | 1500 words | 40% | Week 13 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MIS202 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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