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Access to PCs with typical Business packages such as MS Office.

24 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials
Lectures, tutorials, problem-based learning scenarios/case studies, independent research
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Coursework 1 weighted at 50%, 2000 words, Learning Outcome 1. The coursework will involve use of a case study featuring a typical business problem and the design and implementation of a solution using typical business software. A demonstration will normally be part of the assessment.
Coursework 2 weighted at 50%, in class test, Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.

1. Forms of business organisations, including self-employment etc.
- Functional areas of business: marketing, sales, production etc.
2. Business Processes: Sales order processing, stock control, bookings etc.
3. Documents: invoice, purchase orders, statements etc.
4. Types of Information Systems.
5. The significance of Information Systems in the operational, tactical and strategic levels of business.
6. Information Strategy and Information Technology Planning.
- Financial aspects: introduction to accounting and book-keeping terms and requirements.
7. Managing System Security, Risk and Disaster Recovery.
8. E-Commerce.
9. Customer Relationship Management