# Programs and Courses

**Source**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/INFS1001
**Parent**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/AACOM

- Code
  [INFS1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/INFS1001)
- Unit Value
  6 units

- Offered by
  Research School of Management
- ANU College
  ANU College of Business and Economics
- Course subject
  Information Systems
- Areas of interest
  Medicine
- Work Integrated Learning
  Projects

- Academic career
  UGRD
- Course convener
  - Dr Sigi Goode
- Mode of delivery
  In Person
- Offered in

  First Semester 2026\

  [See Future Offerings](#terms)
- STEM Course

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Business Information Systems ([INFS1001](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/INFS1001))

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
- [Work Integrated Learning](#learning-outcomes)
- [Indicative Assessment](#indicative-assessment)
- [Workload](#workload)
- [Inherent Requirements](#inherent-requirements)
- [Prescribed Texts](#prescribed-texts)
- [Assumed Knowledge](#assumed-knowledge)
- [Other Information](#other-information)
- [Minors](#minors)
- [Fees](#fees)
- [Offerings and Dates](#terms)

This course aims to provide students from all business disciplines with a general background of BIS. An understanding of BIS is important to the work of business professionals because BIS serves as a bridge between management and operation. For instance, accountants use information systems for business reporting; financial managers use information systems for market forecast; sales managers and marketers use information systems to track customer purchases and to promote new products; information systems designers build and deliver new information services; and executive managers use strategic information systems to determine the company’s strategic position. Mastering both business and technology skills and knowledge builds job opportunities, because they can better contribute to shaping their company's strategy and operation.

## Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. **Demonstrate an understanding** of the foundations of information systems, and **explain** the reasons for the current design and use of information systems;
2. **Demonstrate an understanding** of and **interpret** the personal, social, ethical, and business implications of using information systems;
3. **Observe** and **explain** the real-world use of information systems, citing practical examples;
4. **Demonstrate an understanding** of the basic principles of modelling information systems processes and outcomes;
5. **Evaluate** and critically **analyse** problems.

## Work Integrated Learning

### Projects

Students will be engaged in projects designed with and for organisational partners.

## Other Information

## Indicative Assessment

1. Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations and other assessment as appropriate. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the [ANU Online](http://services.anu.edu.au/information-technology/software-systems/turnitin) website.

## Workload

Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours to completing the work. For semester length offerings this will typically include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (excluding non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assignment work.

## Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

## Prescribed Texts

Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.

## Assumed Knowledge

There are no prerequisites for this course but some knowledge of basic computer applications such as Microsoft® Windows®, Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel®, and Microsoft® PowerPoint®.

## Minors

- [Introductory Accounting](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/minor/ACCT-MIN)

## Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.

**Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students**\
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at **[Fees](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/student-contributions)**. 

Student Contribution Band:
:   [2](https://students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/csp.php)

Unit value:
:   6 units

If you are a **domestic graduate coursework student** with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place**or international student** you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at **[Fees](http://students.anu.edu.au/fees/)**.

Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

| Units | EFTSL |
| --- | --- |
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |

## Course fees

[Domestic](#indicative-fees__domestic)
[International](#indicative-fees__international)

Domestic fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $5520 |

International fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $7020 |

**Note:** Please note that fee information is for current year only.

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## Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the [Timetable webpage](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling).

The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

[2026](#course-tab-1)

[2027](#course-tab-2)

### First Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3128 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | [View](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/INFS1001/First%20Semester/3128) |

### First Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4535 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |

### Second Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9552 | 26 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | In Person | N/A |