| Module Code: COM3007 |
Module Title: MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
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Module Provider: Computing
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Short Name: CS386
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Level: HE3
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Module Co-ordinator: CASEY MC Dr (Computing)
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Number of credits: 15
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Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
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| Module Availability |
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Module Availability:
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Autumn Semester
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| Assessment Pattern |
Assessment Pattern
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Unit(s) of Assessment
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Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
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2 hour unseen examination
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50%
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Initial Group Presentation of Business Case:
In groups, students will produce a business case to propose the implementation of an Information System to solve a business problem outlined in a case study. The case study is based upon a real-life situation.
Groups should present their draft solution to the set problem, outlining the options, chosen solution and financial analysis.
To address the following learning outcomes:
Relate the theory of organisational change to practice in order to demonstrate how systems can successfully be deployed.
Apply the principles of software development to the planning and implementation of technological change within an organisation.
Devise and deliver a business case for organisational change, incorporating technological solutions, costs, benefits and risks.
This initial presentation is provided to give feedback on the solutions the groups are developing.
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5%
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Final Group Presentation of Business Case:
Groups should present their solution to the set problem, outlining the options, chosen solution and financial analysis.
To address the following learning outcomes:
Relate the theory of organisational change to practice in order to demonstrate how systems can successfully be deployed.
Apply the principles of software development to the planning and implementation of technological change within an organisation.
Devise and deliver a business case for organisational change, incorporating technological solutions, costs, benefits and risks.
Following on from the initial presentation, this final presentation should be approached as if pitching the solution to the chief executive of a company.
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20%
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Group Business Case:
The final business solution should be presented as a written business case. This should include an executive summary, situational assessment, options, detailed solution, financial analysis, management strategy and summary. Relevant details, including costs, benefits, risks and mitigation strategies should be included, with any additional detail provided in the appendix.
To address the following learning outcomes:
Relate the theory of organisational change to practice in order to demonstrate how systems can successfully be deployed.
Apply the principles of software development to the planning and implementation of technological change within an organisation.
Devise and deliver a business case for organisational change, incorporating technological solutions, costs, benefits and risks.
Following on from the two presentations, feedback should be used to put together the final solution. All three pieces of coursework will be marked per group, but an individual weighting will be applied for each student.
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25%
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module.
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| Module Overview |
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Module Overview
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An Information Systems (IS) is a system used to store and disseminate information within an organisation, whether automated or manual. With the advent of Information Technology (IT), the automation of these systems has had a significant impact on the way an organisation operates, from improvement in communication and processing, through to enabling new types of business, such as e-commerce. This module will explore the role of IT within organisations in order to understand how IT can be used to enhance IS. Starting with a brief introduction to organisational theory, the module will explore approaches to eliciting requirements for change, and strategies for planning and implementation. In particular, the module will use knowledge of the Systems Development Lifecycle to approach the capture of business requirements and planning for change, realised through the specification of a business case for a real-life case study. The business case will be developed and presented in groups, and will detail a proposed solution, including a full cost, benefit and risk analysis and financial comparison of options.
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
None |
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| Module Aims |
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Module Aims
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The aim of this module is to relate knowledge of IT gained by students during their degree programme to how it can effectively be used to support and change organisations. At the end of the module, students should have an appreciation of how IT can be used in an organisation, and be able to propose how IT solutions can be specified and implemented.
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| Learning Outcomes |
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
· Describe the role of IT within an organisation.
· Recognise the need to understand how an organisation operates in order to effectively apply technology.
· Relate the theory of organisational change to practice in order to demonstrate how systems can successfully be deployed.
· Apply the principles of software development to the planning and implementation of technological change within an organisation.
· Evaluate strategies for successful organisational change
· Devise and deliver a business case for organisational change, incorporating technological solutions, costs, benefits and risks.
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| Module Content |
Module Content
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The module is divided into the following areas:
· Introduction
· Information Systems in Organisations:
o Organisation types, business processes and functions
o Management and decision making
· Organisational Analysis and Change:
o Organisational analysis
o Organisational change
o Service provision
· Planning and Managing Change:
o Planning change
o Finance of change
o Managing change
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
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Methods of Teaching/Learning
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30 contact hours in weeks 1-10, consisting of:
· 21 hours of lectures, including guest lectures from industrial representatives.
· 9 hours of example classes.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
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Selected Texts/Journals
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Required
Reading
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Beynon-Davies, P. (2009). Business Information Systems.
Basingstoke
, UK.: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
http://www.palgrave.com/business/beynon-daviesbis/.
Recommended
Reading
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Beynon-Davies, P. (2002). Information Systems: An Introduction to Informatics in Organisations.
Basingstoke
, UK.: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
http://www.palgrave.com/science/computing/beynon-davies2/students/.
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2004). Management Information Systems, 8th Edition.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
: Prentice Hall International, Inc.
http://myphlip.pearsoncmg.com/cw/mpbookhome.cfm?vbookid=486.
Whiteley, D. (2004). Introduction to Information Systems: Organisations, Applications, Technology and Design.
Basingstoke
, UK.: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
http://www.palgrave.com/science/computing/whiteley/students.htm.
Other Relevant Sources:
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2004). Essentials of Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 6th Edition.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
: Prentice Hall International, Inc.
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| Last Updated |
AUG 2010 JG
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