Module Descriptors
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
COIS50471
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
You will study the collection of data and its transformation into information. How different types of Information Systems (IS) underpin the functions of an organisation. The structure of organisations and the significance of IS in the operational, tactical and strategic levels of business.
The information Systems resource needs to be managed like any other organisational resource. You will study the role of IS as a business resource and the need to manage and control it as part of an overall business strategy. You will encounter varied topics, for example: Strategic Information systems for Competitive Advantage; Network Computing: Discovery, Communication and Collaboration; Information Strategy and IT planning; Organisational Transformation; Accounting for IT; Managing System Security, Risk and Disaster Recovery; eCommerce; and Customer Relationship Management.
The information Systems resource needs to be managed like any other organisational resource. You will study the role of IS as a business resource and the need to manage and control it as part of an overall business strategy. You will encounter varied topics, for example: Strategic Information systems for Competitive Advantage; Network Computing: Discovery, Communication and Collaboration; Information Strategy and IT planning; Organisational Transformation; Accounting for IT; Managing System Security, Risk and Disaster Recovery; eCommerce; and Customer Relationship Management.
Module Learning Strategies
The module is essentially an academic one. However, you will experience a variety of learning environments, for example: One-hour lectures; One-hour tutorials, seminars and workshops; and one hour surgery sessions.
The lectures are used to deliver the academic and technical content of the module. The tutorials/seminars will help you put the academic material into its proper organisational and management context. The module is supported by electronically distributed learning material.
(1:n) (1:25) (1:n)
The lectures are used to deliver the academic and technical content of the module. The tutorials/seminars will help you put the academic material into its proper organisational and management context. The module is supported by electronically distributed learning material.
(1:n) (1:25) (1:n)
Module Resources
1. Course text
2. Journals, e-Journals, e-Books, Trade Press
3. Training Videos
4. WWW
5. Library
2. Journals, e-Journals, e-Books, Trade Press
3. Training Videos
4. WWW
5. Library
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Essential Text:
'Information Technology for Management: transforming business in the digital economy' 2002, Turban, Mclean and Wetherby, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-21533-3
Additional Texts: that may provide you with useful material
'Achieving Business Value from Technology: A Practical Guide for Today's Executive' 2002, Murphy T., John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-23230-0
'Defending the Digital Frontier: A Security Agenda', 2002, Doll et al, Ernst & Young LLP, ISBN: 0-471-22144-9
'Information Technology for Management: transforming business in the digital economy' 2002, Turban, Mclean and Wetherby, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-21533-3
Additional Texts: that may provide you with useful material
'Achieving Business Value from Technology: A Practical Guide for Today's Executive' 2002, Murphy T., John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-23230-0
'Defending the Digital Frontier: A Security Agenda', 2002, Doll et al, Ernst & Young LLP, ISBN: 0-471-22144-9
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination (50%) 2 hours (learning outcomes 1 and 3)
Essay/Report (50%) of 3,000 words maximum (learning outcomes 2 and 3) based on a given case study or scenario.