Module Descriptors
INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANISATIONS
XCOM41081
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
10 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 56
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 13%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 13%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
WWW,
The course text book.
The course text book.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Coursework (50%) A Coursework assignment (Learning outcomes 1-5, a,b)
2. Exam (50%) Exam questions will be drawn from some or all parts of the module (Learning outcomes 1-5)
2. Exam (50%) Exam questions will be drawn from some or all parts of the module (Learning outcomes 1-5)
Module Learning Strategies
The module consists of a series of lectures followed up by tutorials (with videos) that further develop the subject material. You are expected to use WWW research skills to develop responses to set case studies and questions. Electronic distributed learning will be used.
There will normally be one lecture and one tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for lifelong learning
There will normally be one lecture and one tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for lifelong learning
Module Learning Outcome
1. The ability to define data and information.
2. An understanding of the nature of information and information systems.
3. An understanding of the nature and structure of different types of business organisation.
4. How information systems may be categorised in an academic context.
5. The application of information systems in contemporary business organisations.
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Undertake research appropriate to level and subject area
(b) Present written and oral arguments in a clear and cogent manner
2. An understanding of the nature of information and information systems.
3. An understanding of the nature and structure of different types of business organisation.
4. How information systems may be categorised in an academic context.
5. The application of information systems in contemporary business organisations.
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Undertake research appropriate to level and subject area
(b) Present written and oral arguments in a clear and cogent manner
Module Indicative Content
The decision making process. Data and Information quality and quantity. Organisations as systems. The significance of operational, tactical and strategic levels. Transaction processing systems, Office support systems, Decision support systems. Information Systems and Organisation in the networked enterprise.
Module Assessment
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%.
A CLASS-TEST length HOUR(S) weighted at 12.5%.
A CLASS-TEST length HOUR(S) weighted at 12.5%.
A EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS length HOUR(S) weighted at 50%.
@Semester R 2001 definition
A CLASS-TEST length HOUR(S) weighted at 12.5%.
A CLASS-TEST length HOUR(S) weighted at 12.5%.
A EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS length HOUR(S) weighted at 50%.
@Semester R 2001 definition
Module Texts
Course text is:
Essential text
Introduction to Information Technology, Turban, Ramer & Potter, (2001), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-17065-8.
Additional texts as directed, for example:
Management Information Systems: Organisation and Technology in the Networked Enterprise, Laudon K C and J P Laudon, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, (2000).
Essential text
Introduction to Information Technology, Turban, Ramer & Potter, (2001), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-17065-8.
Additional texts as directed, for example:
Management Information Systems: Organisation and Technology in the Networked Enterprise, Laudon K C and J P Laudon, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, (2000).