BUSINFO 702 : Information Management

Business and Economics

2022 Quarter Three (1226) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops skills in the use of contemporary data management tools and the DataOps ecosystem to optimise the efficient storage of data. Emphasises data stewardship, including data governance and related ethical considerations. Explores behavioural, strategic and social issues related to data management software and tools to create agile data organisations.

Course Overview

This course aims to expose you to the knowledge, tools, and methods necessary to effectively manage data in today’s digital world. It allows you to develop an appreciation of data and insights gained from data analysis as a valuable asset for any business in any industry. This course introduces the principles and procedures related to the design and use of Business Analytics systems. It focuses on relational databases and data warehouses as a platform for business analytics applications, such as reporting and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP).
In this course, you will learn a core set of skills for
  • initiating and managing agile data management projects
  • designing data storage for analytical purposes
  • using stored data for business intelligence, situated in the context of data stewardship, data governance, and related ethical considerations for data management.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate effective use of key data management software and tools. (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Accurately model structured data to be stored in relational databases and OLAP systems. (Capability 2 and 3)
  3. Write structured query language (SQL) queries to create, retrieve and manipulate data stored in relational databases. (Capability 3)
  4. Plan, design, and execute Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) data flows. (Capability 2 and 3)
  5. Show independent and reflective thinking, and consideration of the ethical, regulatory, cultural and social context of business information management. (Capability 1, 5.1 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 40% Individual Coursework
Test 30% Individual Test
Project and Presentation 30% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Assignments
Test
Project and Presentation

Workload Expectations

The learning and teaching philosophy behind this course is that proficiency in practical skills reflects a sound understanding of the content.

You are expected to participate in two 2-hour classes each week. Classes are structured so that you are guided through practical exercises to develop information management skills. The class content is then reinforced by self-study exercises, assignments, and tests.

In addition to the weekly classes, you are expected to spend approximately another ten hours per week on activities related to this course. These activities include: reading; watching pre-recorded multimedia resources relevant to course content; revising and practicing course material; completing assignments, and preparing for assessments .

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including labs may not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

All the learning resources used in this course are available online for free to students enrolled in this course.
Links to all resources will be provided in Canvas. 

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 25/11/2021 07:09 p.m.