Module Descriptors
IT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS
COIS50542
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Euan Wilson
Email: E.D.Wilson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Beynon-Davies, P, Information Systems, Palgrave, 2002, ISBN: 0333963903
Module Resources
Microsoft Office, Internet and Course Materials
Module Learning Strategies
There will be 12 hours of lectures (full group) and 24 hour-long practical sessions (groups of 20).
Concentrating on problem-based learning scenarios/case studies will be used to encourage independant research.
1 hour lecture
2 hours tutorial
(1:n) (1:20)2
Concentrating on problem-based learning scenarios/case studies will be used to encourage independant research.
1 hour lecture
2 hours tutorial
(1:n) (1:20)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 Additional Assessment Details
Exam 50% (2 hours) which will assess Learning Outcome 1 and 3.
Coursework portfolio 50% which will assess Learning Outcome 2.
Coursework portfolio 50% which will assess Learning Outcome 2.