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Applied Data Management

Unit code: BHL111

Credit points12.5 Credit Points
DurationOne teaching period
Contact hours48 Hours
CampusHawthorn
PrerequisitesBHL011 Introduction to Business Computing
CorequisitesNil

Related course(s)

This is a prescribed unit of study in the Bachelor of Business Administration program suite.

Aims and objectives

The aim of this unit of study is to provide the skills and knowledge required to establish standards of the design and manage the production process of organisational documents and web sites to ensure agreed standards are met.

After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
  • Establish documentation standards
  • Manage template design and development
  • Develop and use standard text for documents
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure the use of standard documentation
  • Develop and implement strategies of maintenance and continuous improvement of standard documentation
  • Analyse website contents and use
  • Update a website and carryout non-technical site maintenance
  • Develop a website management policy to integrate the website into business operations

Teaching methods

This unit will be taught in a variety of modes including face to face, online and blended modes. Delivery of this unit may be through a mixture of tutorials, laboratories and online.

Assessment

Assignments (including research reports) 40%
Portfolio (including sample documentation) 60%

Generic skills outcomes

You will be provided with feedback on your progress in attaining the following generic skills:
  • technology skills
  • analysis skills
  • problem solving
  • communication skills
  • planning and organising
  • ability to work independently

Content

  • Understand the principles of and establish documentation standards in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Manage template design and development in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Develop and use standard text for documents
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure the use of standard documentation
  • Develop and implement strategies of maintenance and continuous improvement of standard documentation
  • Analyse website contents and use in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Update a website and carryout non-technical site maintenance
  • Develop a website management policy to integrate the website into business operations

Reading materials

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.