4 core units
HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
This unit covers the various techniques and skills for analysing business requirements and designing appropriate business information systems. The unit will include the techniques and tools used by systems analysts and developers to plan, analyse, design, manage, select software packages and maintain information systems. The unit will take the format of lectures, class discussions, and practical work on a real world case study scenario. A focus of the unit will be group work which allows the students to develop their interpersonal, conflict resolution and management skills in a real-world project environment. HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
This unit aims to assist students in identifying and understanding the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical membership of the Information Systems profession. The students will explore a range of social, legal, ethical, and business issues information systems professionals could face in their careers. The unit will include a range of educational activities which will enable students to develop and apply information systems, communications and management skills and competencies within a variety of professional practice scenarios. HI5033 Database Systems
This unit enables students to critically explore modern database design and applications in business. After delivering the fundamental principles and techniques required for modern database management, the unit challenges students to develop innovative database solutions to practical problems. Students will utilise the latest database technology to apply and reinforce the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures. HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
This unit examines the role of information systems in business and other types of organisations. It discusses the different types of information systems and associated infrastructure and factors involved in developing, acquiring and implementing these systems. The unit also identifies the latest Information systems trends and examines the potential impacts and issues associated with the introduction of these technologies. | 7 core units + 1 elective unit Core Units
HI5029 IS Project Management
This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. Students will gain an understanding of the factors and processes required to successfully manage projects. They will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge in how project success is realised through the application of tools and techniques in regards to project justification, planning, estimation, scheduling and execution. Industry case studies are utilised to reinforce the application of theoretical concepts. HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
This unit covers the various techniques and skills for analysing business requirements and designing appropriate business information systems. The unit will include the techniques and tools used by systems analysts and developers to plan, analyse, design, manage, select software packages and maintain information systems. The unit will take the format of lectures, class discussions, and practical work on a real world case study scenario. A focus of the unit will be group work which allows the students to develop their interpersonal, conflict resolution and management skills in a real-world project environment. HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
This unit aims to assist students in identifying and understanding the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical membership of the Information Systems profession. The students will explore a range of social, legal, ethical, and business issues information systems professionals could face in their careers. The unit will include a range of educational activities which will enable students to develop and apply information systems, communications and management skills and competencies within a variety of professional practice scenarios. HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
This unit examines the role of information systems in business and other types of organisations. It discusses the different types of information systems and associated infrastructure and factors involved in developing, acquiring and implementing these systems. The unit also identifies the latest Information systems trends and examines the potential impacts and issues associated with the introduction of these technologies. HI5033 Database Systems
This unit enables students to critically explore modern database design and applications in business. After delivering the fundamental principles and techniques required for modern database management, the unit challenges students to develop innovative database solutions to practical problems. Students will utilise the latest database technology to apply and reinforce the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures. HI6035 IS Governance and Risk
This unit provides students with insights into Information System and Information Technology governance, compliance, risk and security issues facing organisations. The unit will enable students to critically evaluate the application of standards, frameworks and best practices for Information Systems governance, risk, compliance and security in a modern-day organization. Case studies will be utilized in reinforce the theoretical concepts. HI6037 Business Analytics Fundamentals
This unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the organisational decision making processes. This involves the understanding of business problems, the associated decisions, and the sources of data; and how this data will be extracted, transformed and analysed. The unit discusses and applies different tools and techniques utilised in Business Analytics to support the different levels of decision making. Students will gain an understanding of the issues and factors that influence the successful implementation of Business Analytics initiatives considering the impact of future trends in decision making, supporting tools and techniques. Elective Unit* The elective unit may be chosen from the listed units of Holmes’ master courses provided any prerequisites are met. | 12 core units + 4 elective units Core Units
HI5029 IS Project Management
This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. Students will gain an understanding of the factors and processes required to successfully manage projects. They will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge in how project success is realised through the application of tools and techniques in regards to project justification, planning, estimation, scheduling and execution. Industry case studies are utilised to reinforce the application of theoretical concepts. HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
This unit covers the various techniques and skills for analysing business requirements and designing appropriate business information systems. The unit will include the techniques and tools used by systems analysts and developers to plan, analyse, design, manage, select software packages and maintain information systems. The unit will take the format of lectures, class discussions, and practical work on a real world case study scenario. A focus of the unit will be group work which allows the students to develop their interpersonal, conflict resolution and management skills in a real-world project environment. HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
This unit aims to assist students in identifying and understanding the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical membership of the Information Systems profession. The students will explore a range of social, legal, ethical, and business issues information systems professionals could face in their careers. The unit will include a range of educational activities which will enable students to develop and apply information systems, communications and management skills and competencies within a variety of professional practice scenarios. HI5033 Database Systems
This unit enables students to critically explore modern database design and applications in business. After delivering the fundamental principles and techniques required for modern database management, the unit challenges students to develop innovative database solutions to practical problems. Students will utilise the latest database technology to apply and reinforce the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures. HI6007 Statistics for Business Decisions
This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge in statistical analysis applicable in a variety of business settings to support business decisions making. Students will be able to explain and justify the use of statistical analysis in the context of critical reasoning for solving business problems. The unit will provide students practical knowledge how to apply appropriate research methodologies and techniques (qualitative and quantitative) and strategies of how to map out an approach to business scenario. Students develop skills in the use of technologies to support statistical analysis. Different data presentation techniques are also discussed. HI6008 Business Research
This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills in the area of business research methods and the research process. It will enable students to perform effective literature reviews and develop research proposals while at the same time enhancing their critical thinking skills. Students will learn various research methodologies and research ethical considerations to assist them with designing an appropriate method for their research. HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
This unit examines the role of information systems in business and other types of organisations. It discusses the different types of information systems and associated infrastructure and factors involved in developing, acquiring and implementing these systems. The unit also identifies the latest Information systems trends and examines the potential impacts and issues associated with the introduction of these technologies. HI6034 Enterprise Information Systems
This unit provides students with an understanding of Enterprise Systems and identifies the key issues for organisations involved in acquiring and maintaining large-scale software systems. The strategic significance of Enterprise Systems in organisations is demonstrated through investigating how Enterprise Systems support business processes and examining the relationship between the configuration of enterprise systems modules and the design of organisational structures and practices. The objective of the unit is to provide students with sufficient knowledge of Enterprise System so that they can appreciate the role of these systems and functionality to support a company’s strategy and core business processes as well as being able to contribute effectively in projects for acquiring and enhancing Enterprise Systems. HI6035 IS Governance and Risk
This unit provides students with insights into Information System and Information Technology governance, compliance, risk and security issues facing organisations. The unit will enable students to critically evaluate the application of standards, frameworks and best practices for Information Systems governance, risk, compliance and security in a modern-day organization. Case studies will be utilized in reinforce the theoretical concepts. HI6036 IS Strategy and Innovation
This unit provides an understanding of the role of information systems in organizational transformation, innovation and renewal. It will investigate how the effective planning and utilization of information systems can support an organization’s corporate strategy. Students will gain and understanding of methods and approaches used by organizations to develop innovation programs and support IT enabled digital transformation. HI6037 Business Analytics Fundamentals
This unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the organisational decision making processes. This involves the understanding of business problems, the associated decisions, and the sources of data; and how this data will be extracted, transformed and analysed. The unit discusses and applies different tools and techniques utilised in Business Analytics to support the different levels of decision making. Students will gain an understanding of the issues and factors that influence the successful implementation of Business Analytics initiatives considering the impact of future trends in decision making, supporting tools and techniques. HI6050 Contemporary Workplace Project
This capstone unit gives students the opportunity to work in a team environment to research contemporary approaches to developing a defined project, develop new skills and apply the knowledge and skills they have already gained in a practical setting. The practical setting could be either an industry placement, an industry driven project or a simulated industry project. All scenarios will require students to evaluate the client’s requirements, consider the possible solutions and develop the most suitable solution. A range of project deliverables will be developed and communicated to the various stakeholders. The unit aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working on an authentic business problem from concept to solution under the guidance and direction of a team of academic staff and or industry advisors. Elective Units* The 4 electives may be chosen from the same specialisation leading to an MIS degree with one specialisation, or across the different specialisations leading to a generic MIS degree. |
Cyber Security
HI6041 Information Security Systems
This unit provides students with knowledge of the current state of information security, including relevant legislation and standards. It will cover computer and network security, business security, security architecture and design in addition to access control and cryptography. Students will gain knowledge and skills in how to analyse and maintain a secure environment and avoid security attacks through a strong focus on real-world applications and learning tools including hands-on exercises, and case projects. The unit will also provide students with knowledge to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. HI6043 Computer Forensics and Analysis
This unit introduces students to different forensic tools, techniques and methods required to recover digital evidence from a variety of operating environments. Students will investigate the procedures related to computer forensics and digital investigations including formal case management and evidential best practices and understand the key principles associated with digital forensic processes, data hiding, evidence collection and validation required to perform forensic analysis. Students will learn how to conduct technical forensic processes that comply with legal requirements and documentation for forensic evidence, and the use of practical forensic tools. They will also cover the rules of evidence, chain of custody, standard operating procedures, and the manipulation of technology to conceal illegal activities, and revealing concealed information using cyber forensics. HI6044 Computer Network Security
This unit will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform the role of a network security professional. The unit examines the attacks that are launched against networks and computer systems, the effective deployment, utilisation and monitoring of modern network security countermeasures to secure a network environment. The unit adopts both an applied and theoretical approach to network security with students exposed to a range technologies and techniques. | Project Management
HI6045 Managing IS Project Risk
This unit focuses on the specialised management of risk in a project. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of managing risk from an organisational and situational perspective when implementing a project. They will gain the requisite knowledge and skills to identify and classify aspects of risk management within a project. This involves the identification and prioritisation of risks before they occur; conducting a quantitative risk analysis to estimate overall project risk; responding to identified high priority risks; and monitoring and controlling for those risks and responses to them. The unit will be aligned with knowledge and skills as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). HI6046 People and Resources on Projects
This unit will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to adequately plan and manage the human resources involved in a project. This includes an understanding of requisite roles, responsibilities, skills of project participants as well as the various stakeholders impacted by the project. Students will evaluate the various techniques to schedule, source, allocate and manage the skilled resources involved in a project. The unit will emphasise the attributes of project manager and the qualities of effective project leadership, communication and conflict resolution. HI6047 IS Portfolio and Project Management
This unit aims to equip students with both theoretical and practical skills in the management of projects, project portfolios and large scale programmes. Students will learn the Project Management Institute (PMI®) processes for both program and portfolio management and will be able to apply these processes in the correct context and situation. Students will gain an understanding of portfolio and program management including: inter-relationships between portfolio, program, project, and organisational management; program management performance and the alignment with organisation’s strategy and the role of portfolio manager and the Project Management Office. | Business Analytics
HI6038 Data Visualisation
This unit covers the design, development, and application of visualisation and interpretation of data and information. Students will gain an understanding of how data visualisations can facilitate advanced and easy interpretation of data and information across contexts. Students are expected to explore various data visualisation methods and select those best suited to convey the results in a compelling informative way. Extensive use is made of software to develop data visualisations and analysis skills to enhance the appreciation of various techniques studied. Students will also develop a 'holistic' view of data visualisation in practice and associated organisational challenges. HI6039 Predictive Analytics
This unit is designed to inform and educate students about predictive analytics and data mining techniques through an understanding of the algorithms and statistical principles underlying these techniques. The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to build predictive models and use data mining tools with ‘Big Data’ including both structured and unstructured data. Students will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with contemporary predictive analytics software tools. A Case study approach will be utilised to demonstrate the business value of predictive analytics. HI6040 AI/Machine learning
This unit is designed to inform and educate students about artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques and the underlying assumptions and limitations. The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate these technologies and advise management as to their suitability in different business scenarios. Students will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to reinforce the theoretical concepts. A Case study approach will be utilized to demonstrate the applicability and business value of these technologies. |
