BUS212 Decision Support Systems
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 3, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite or co-requisite: | BUS102 Introduction to IT, BUS103 Business Statistics, BUS211 Business Intelligence. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
Unit description
Students are introduced to business strategies developed with the aid of decision support systems processes, methodologies and applications. Decision support systems address the common cognitive biases that affect decision making and draw on the various behavioural sciences associated with making decisions. The theories and their applications presented in this unit can assist students both as a manager and as an individual in making informed and rational decisions relating to all facets of an organisation.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Define and explain the concepts, methodologies and technologies behind the decision support systems. |
| ULO2 | Utilise appropriate technologies to support decision making for collaborative groups, executives and managers in contemporary business organisations. |
| ULO3 | Analyse the objectives and benefits of business analytics and data mining, distinguishing between descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. |
| ULO4 | Develop basic concepts of optimisation, simulation and heuristic models in a spreadsheet. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Introduction to decision support systems |
| 2. | Introduction to decision making systems, modelling and support |
| 3. | Decision support systems: concepts, methodologies and technologies |
| 4. | Decision support systems: analysis |
| 5. | Decision support systems: process and phases |
| 6. | Characteristics of data warehousing in decision support systems |
| 7. | Data mining and its impact in decision support systems |
| 8. | Business performance management |
| 9. | Combined computer supported technologies and group support systems |
| 10. | Knowledge management |
| 11. | Artificial intelligence and expert systems |
| 12. | Management support systems: emerging trends and impacts |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Individual Assignment | 20% | 10 |
| Assessment 2: Group Assignment | 20% | 12 |
| Assessment 3: Final Exam | 60% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.