Module Descriptors
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANISATIONS
COIS40640
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Jones
Email: A.E.Jones@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Test (multiple choice / short answer test) (learning outcomes 1 and 2) weighted at 50%
Coursework. Develop a prototype interface for a management information system (learning outcomes 1 and 3) weighted at 50%
Coursework. Develop a prototype interface for a management information system (learning outcomes 1 and 3) weighted at 50%
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to information systems for strategic, tactical and operational decisions. Strategic uses of IS. Business functions and supply chains. Managers and their information needs. Business intelligence and knowledge management. Global information systems. Choices in system acquisition. Security and recovery.
Module Learning Strategies
One hour lecture, two hour tutorial per week
Case studies will be used extensively
(1:n) (1:25)2
Case studies will be used extensively
(1:n) (1:25)2
Module Texts
Recommended Reading :
Management Information Systems, Oz and Jones, Cengage Learning EMEA, 2006, ISBN: 978-1-84480-758-1
Management Information Systems, Terry Lucey, 9th Edition, 2005, Thompson, ISBN: 1844801268
Management Information Systems, Oz and Jones, Cengage Learning EMEA, 2006, ISBN: 978-1-84480-758-1
Management Information Systems, Terry Lucey, 9th Edition, 2005, Thompson, ISBN: 1844801268
Module Resources
Course texts
WWW Library
Prototyping tool such as Powerpoint or Dreamweaver
WWW Library
Prototyping tool such as Powerpoint or Dreamweaver
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.