Coursework 100% consisting of:
A REPORT length 3000 WORDS weighted at 50% (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3).

A 3,000 word report that analyses the strategic, tactical and operation decision making in a business and proposes solutions. The report will contain prototype interfaces showing what the system would deliver. The assignment does not require the development of working systems but a clear explanation of the proposed navigation, intended user etc.
A CLASS TEST, 50 minutes, weighted at 50% (Learning outcomes 1 and 2)

Introduction to information systems (IS)
The evolution, nature and need for business information
The development and impact of key ICT related systems applications relating to business information;
Organisational structure
Planning and control within business
Use of IS for strategic, tactical and operational decision making
Business functions and supply chains. Supply chain management
Managers and their information needs
Business intelligence and knowledge management
Introduction to collaborative systems (e.g.MS Sharepoint)
The web enabled enterprise
Global information systems
Choices in systems acquisition
Risks, security and disaster recovery
Green IT
Ethical issues in IT
A detailed worked example of an information system

MS Sharepoint

Management Information systems, Oz and Jones, 2006 Cengage Learning EMEA, ISBN: 978-1-84480-758-1

Management information Systems : Managing the Digital Firm 12th Ed, Laudon and Laudon. 2012 Pearson, ISBN: 978-0-27-375453-4

1. Apply knowledge of different types of information system in support of strategic planning within an organisation. (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the information requirements and social, legal and ethical issues for management decision making in organisations. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
3. Produce prototype interfaces for specific business problems. (Analysis, Problem Solving).

"One hour lecture per week for the whole group over 26 weeks presenting key topics and concepts.
Tutor assisted practical based learning via three hours practical session per week over 26 weeks, in groups of no more than 20 students.
(1:n)1 (1:20)3

In addition, 204 independent study hours over 26 weeks to support transfer of knowledge and understanding. Students will also be encouraged to develop their intellectual, communicative and problem solving skills.
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