1. Apply knowledge of different types of information systems in support of strategic planning within an organisation.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the information requirements for management decision making in organisations.
Learning

3. Produce prototype information systems interfaces for specific business problems.
Analysis ,Problem Solving

4. Monitor and analyse network traffic and packets
Application, Communication, Analysis, Problem Solving

Multiple-choice in class test 50% (Learning Outcome 1)
Coursework 50%. - 2 hours

The development of a prototype interface for an MIS. (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3)
20% Approx. 5 screens and 1000 words

Analysis and report of provided network traffic/packet (Learning Outcome 4)
30% 2000 words

This module has a class test for the Information Systems knowledge and a practical assignment where an interface is developed. This requires students to think carefully about the information required by the business. There is a separate practical assignment for the network data packet analysis

Information theory, decision making, organisation theory, systems theory, planning and control within business, different types of information systems (Executive Information Systems, Expert Systems, Geographical Information Systems, Decision Support Systems).

Analysis and monitoring of networks and network traffic.
Security of network transmissions.

Module Launch (30 hours)
There will be a module launch during which around 20 hours of face to face contact will be devoted to undertaking tasks which are designed to provide useful insights into the module content and purpose. The remaining time will be spent on guided learning activities.

Additional Guided Learning (22 hours)
A module tutor who is part of the teaching team of the module will be allocated to you and you will meet them during the launch. Following the launch, there will be some materials on the VLE which are designed to guide your learning. Additionally, there will be at least two hour long sessions per week of contact time for the eleven weeks following the launch. This will be used for learning guided led by your module tutor. It will be a face to face presentation if you are on day release. For online learners it will be flipped classroom approach with group (up to 20) seminars.

Reviews:
(1 hour per student)

Independent learning (247 hours)
The module leader will provide resources through the virtual learning environment which will include videos and presentations as well as links to useful websites. Other academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.

Part of your independent learning will take place in your workplace under the guidance of your mentor. You will complete a work-based learning agreement to ensure that arrangements are in place at your workplace to facilitate this work-based learning. You are encouraged to endeavour to apply your growing academic knowledge to improve your work practice and to reflect on your work-based experiences to improve your learning.

You will be required to complete assignment work during independent learning time. Assignment work for a 30 credit module at level 6 should take around 120 hours to complete

Additional help with learning
You will have access to the departmental librarian. As a student, you are more than welcome to visit the university at any time and to use the resources. During time at the university, you may arrange to meet your module tutor or academic coach for additional help

Stair, R and Reynolds G (2018) Fundamentals of Information Systems Cengage Learning ISBN 978-1-337-09753-6

Laudon K C and Laudon J P (2015) Essentials of management information systems / Essentials of MIS - 12th ed.: Pearson, 2015. ISBN:1292153776 9781292153773

Lucey, T (2005) Management Information Systems, 9th Edition, Thompson, ISBN: 1844801268

McNab C (2016) Network Security Assessment: Know your Network, O’Reilly, ISBN: 149-1-911069

Course texts
WWW
Library
Prototyping tool such as PowerPoint or Dreamweaver
Material on 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.

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