Weighting: 100 %
Type: Assignment (L. O. 1, 2, 3)
Brief Description: Evaluate complex IS/IT issues both systematically and creatively in company.
Length: max. 3000 words.

• Information theory, models, concepts
• Importance of information in management
• Types and attributes of information
• Relation between information systems and levels of management
• Information security
• Implication of a IS/IT strategy for operational and tactical level
• Models of information management, ITIL and Cobit management systems
• Mobile and cloud computing
• IS/IT analysis

1. Demonstrate the independence in learning of techniques for the analysis IS/IT.
Learning

2. Collect information in the structure and form necessary for decision-making, assess gained knowledge critically and deduce conclusions.
Analysis

3. Evaluate complex IS/IT issues both systematically and creatively in order to make sound judgements regarding business process optimization.
Problem Solving

Students will engage in direct teaching sessions / lectures and following structured learning.

Following the lectures and prior to completing assessment students will engage with guided learning which will consolidate all new knowledge and understanding.

Independent learning strategies will include electronic consultations, electronic discussion groups and if asked for - personal consultations / advice with lecture team members.

Access to online SU library, E-brary, Beck online
Students have course handbook and learning package at their disposal

FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY

• JOIA, LA. IT-based Management : Challenges and Solutions. Hershey, PA : Idea Group Pub, 2003. ISBN: 9781591400332; Available from: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA
• BURGESS, S. Managing Information Technology in Small Business : Challenges and Solutions. Hershey, PA : Idea Group Pub, 2002. ISBN: 9781930708358; Available from: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA.
(or the most current versions of the texts)