Communication and Information Systems in Business

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and perspectives about effective communication in business and the use and value of information systems in the workplace.

Course content

The course will include the following content: 

• The influence of globalisation and cultural diversity on communication in organisations 
• The influence of communication theories on organisations namely; non-verbal, interpersonal, intrapersonal, intercultural, group, organisational communication, effective listening and oral presentations 
• The management of organisational communication and information systems 
• The impact of technology and the internet in the global business environment 
• The strategic value of information and business intelligence in key enterprise systems 
• Creating, managing and sharing information and knowledge in business through the effective use of technologies and systems

Textbook(s)

University of South Australia 2012, Communication and Information Systems in Business, 2nd Edition, Pearson, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Moderated Online Student Discussion)	5 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	2 hours x 14 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Examination, Group assignment, Group presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.