Information Systems in Global Business

The Components of an Information System

Managing Knowledge, Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information systems, Organisation and Strategy

Using Information Systems for Strategic Advantage

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundation of Business Intelligence: Database and Information Management

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy

Enhancing Decision Making: Role of IS in strategic, tactical and operational decision making

Information Security, Ethical and Legal Issues

Element 1: A group presentation is a case study of any organisation where the students recommend an information system as a solution to the case study. A group should present for 20 minutes. This will be 40% of the assessment covering LO 1-3.

Element 2: An individual report on information systems and emerging global technologies and how those have influenced creative destruction in communities globally. A written report of 2000 words. This will be 60% of the assessment covering LO 1-2.

Tutor-led and peer-to-peer learning sessions will follow a general pattern of the introduction of a topic and provision of frameworks and models for student learning, followed by application by students to appropriate data or case study materials. Students will be expected to perform set exercises, these will include the analysis, discussion and presentation of case-based work both individually and as a part of a learning group and will receive formative feedback.

Students will be expected to obtain supplementary information from a number of paper or electronic sources as part of their preparation, as recommended by the tutor.

All learning will develop and enhance students’ digital competencies.

Module Learning Outcome

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts used in information systems in the operational, tactical and strategic management of organisations.

University Learning Outcome

Knowledge & understanding

2. Appreciate the impact of the changing technological landscape on modern information systems knowledge and understanding.

University Learning Outcome

Learning and Reflection

3. Critically Evaluate the role of information systems in achieving operational excellence, enhancing decision-making, and planning strategy in organisations.

University Learning Outcome

Problem-solving & Communication

Online Library

Electronic databases

LMS learning support material to be provided for independent /self-directed learning

Open textbook library

Module handbook

Selected contemporary problem/practice-based case examples

Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.P. (2020) Management information systems: Managing the digital firm. 16th Ed,. Global edition. Harlow, England: Pearson, ISBN: ISBN-13: 9781292296623

Dutton, W.H. and Graham, M. (2019) Society and the Internet: How Networks of Information and Communication are Changing Our Lives. 2nd Ed,. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780198843504

Peppard & Ward (2016) The Strategic Management of Information Systems: Building a Digital Strategy 4th Ed,. Wiley, UK, ISBN 9780470034675

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This module introduces the student to the application and management of information systems in an organisational environment. It adopts a management perspective to appreciate the identification, analysis, development, organisation and impact of appropriate Information Systems. Foundations of intra and inter-organisational systems are examined along with their economic, social and organisational impacts.