Module Descriptors
IT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS (WBL VERSION)
COIS50488
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Francis
Email: J.Francis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Microsoft Office,
Blackboard
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings
Blackboard
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be in related employment. Disqualified Combination: Ce00379-2 IT Systems For Business
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours classroom teaching including presentations and seminar sessions which will include individual and group activities, discussions and case study analysis.
The classroom teaching will include a broad overview of the indicative content.
Independent study will involve problem-based learning scenarios/case studies used to encourage independent research.
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the investigation of how aspects of the taught material apply to the students? own workplace and the application of newly gained knowledge in the workplace as part of the coursework assignment. Students will have access to a work-place based mentor for guidance in the work-based component of this module.
The classroom based learning component of this module provides an opportunity for students to seek and for tutors to provide formative feedback. Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor/coach with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular (usually two per teaching block) review meetings with the student.
The classroom teaching will include a broad overview of the indicative content.
Independent study will involve problem-based learning scenarios/case studies used to encourage independent research.
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the investigation of how aspects of the taught material apply to the students? own workplace and the application of newly gained knowledge in the workplace as part of the coursework assignment. Students will have access to a work-place based mentor for guidance in the work-based component of this module.
The classroom based learning component of this module provides an opportunity for students to seek and for tutors to provide formative feedback. Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor/coach with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular (usually two per teaching block) review meetings with the student.
Module Additional Assessment Details
IN CLASS TEST 50% (2 hours) which will assess Learning Outcome 1 and 3.
Coursework portfolio (a phased series of tasks) 50% which will assess Learning Outcome 2.
Coursework portfolio (a phased series of tasks) 50% which will assess Learning Outcome 2.
Module Indicative Content
Types of Information Systems
Organisation Structures
The significance of IS in the operational , tactical and strategic levels of business.
Information Systems Management
Strategic Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
Communication and Collaboration
Information Strategy and IT Planning
Organisational Transformation
Accounting for IT
Managing System Security
Risk and Disaster Recovery
E-Commerce
Customer Relationship Management.
Organisation Structures
The significance of IS in the operational , tactical and strategic levels of business.
Information Systems Management
Strategic Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
Communication and Collaboration
Information Strategy and IT Planning
Organisational Transformation
Accounting for IT
Managing System Security
Risk and Disaster Recovery
E-Commerce
Customer Relationship Management.
Module Texts
Beynon-Davies, P, Information Systems, Palgrave, 2002, ISBN: 0333963903