Module Descriptor

04/11/2012

Code:

CE52801-5

Version:

3

Approval Status:

Valid Current

Title:

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT

Section:

Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Level:

5

Contact

E-mail Address

VLE

MR PHIL MICKLEBURGH

[email-masked]

Blackboard
Internet

Pattern Of Delivery

Credits

15

Contact Hours

Independent Study Hours

Total Learning Hours

36

114

150

Description of Pattern of
Delivery

Pattern 1, study 100% in period 1

Pattern 2, study 100% in period
2

Site

STOKE

Registration Conditions

Module Version Condition Text

None

Module Details

Assessment Details

An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 100%.

Examination
(100%) 2 hours (learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

Indicative Content

You will study the collection of data and its transformation
into information. How different types of Information Systems (IS)
underpin the functions of an organisation. The structure of
organisations and the significance of IS in the operational,
tactical and strategic levels of business.
The information
Systems resource needs to be managed like any other organisational
resource. You will study the role of IS as a business resource and
the need to manage and control it as part of an overall business
strategy. You will encounter varied topics, for example: Strategic
Information systems for Competitive Advantage, Network Computing:
Discovery, Communication and Collaboration, Information Strategy and
IT planning, Organisational Transformation, Accounting for IT,
Managing System Security, Risk and Disaster Recovery, eCommerce, and
Customer Relationship Management.

Learning Strategies

The module is essentially an academic one. However, you will
experience a variety of learning environments, for example: One-hour
lectures, One-hour tutorials, seminars and workshops, and one hour
surgery sessions.
The lectures are used to deliver the academic
and technical content of the module. The tutorials/seminars will
help you put the academic material into its proper organisational
and management context. The module is supported by electronically
distributed learning material.
(1:n) (1:25) (1:n)

Prospectus Information

Information Systems (IS) are at the heart of all modern
organisations. You will study how IS support the strategy and
structure of organisations. Today, the IS operation is critical to
the successful operation of organisations and the sudden
loss/failure of them would put many companies in jeopardy. You will
study how management plan to protect the IS resource and maintain
its operation. Many companies gain competitive advantage through IS
so managers have to be continually aware of new developments. You
will study contemporary applications of IS and how to fit them into
business strategy.

Resources

1. Course text
2. Journals, e-Journals, e-Books, Trade
Press
3. Training Videos
4. WWW
5. Library

Special Admissions Requirements

None.

Texts

Essential Text:
'Information Technology for Management:
transforming business in the digital economy' 2002, Turban, Mclean
and Wetherby, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN
0-471-21533-3

Additional Texts: that may provide you with
useful material
'Achieving Business Value from Technology: A
Practical Guide for Today's Executive' 2002, Murphy T., John Wiley
and Sons, ISBN 0-471-23230-0
'Defending the Digital Frontier: A
Security Agenda', 2002, Doll et al, Ernst & Young LLP, ISBN:
0-471-22144-9

Learning Outcome

1. DEMONSTRATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF
INFORMATION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND HOW THEY UNDERPIN
ORGANISATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND STRUCTURES.

Knowledge & Understanding

Learning

2. EVALUATE A GIVEN SCENARIO THROUGH THE USE OF ANALYTICAL
MODELS, TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS IN ORDER TO PLAN THE ACQUISITION OR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE IS RESOURCE AS PART OF AN OVERALL BUSINESS
STRATEGY.

Analysis

3. PROPOSE MEASURES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE TO SECURE,
PROTECT AND MAINTAIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESOURCES.

Knowledge & Understanding

Reflection