Module Aims: - Develop an appreciation of strategic issues relating to the management of informationsystems. - Explain the role and functions of Information Systems management. - Recognise the nature ofthe strategic fit between information systems and the business strategy which they are designed to be a partof. - Develop an awareness of the importance of Business Process Management. - Explain the increasing importance of outsourcing to the Information Systems Management Function and the organisational implications of such an approach
The Strategic Importance of Information Systems
Modern Information Systems, Dual nature of IS, IS hardware infrastructure, software infrastructure, communications and collaboration, data and knowledge
Information Systems and Globalisation
The evolution of globalisation, opportunities presented by globalisation, challenges presented by globalisation, local, global and transnational strategies for Information Systems
Information Systems Investments and Strategic Advantage
Approaches to valuing information systems, IS and value chain analysis, sources of competitive advantage, the technology / strategy fit,making and presenting a business case, assessing the value of the Is infrastructure, valuing IS innovation, the concept of freeconomics in the digital world
Organisational Systems and Business Intelligence
Introduction to business intelligence, BI and organisational decision making levels, TPS systems, business intelligence components,information and knowledge discovery, business analytics to support decision making, information visualisation
Enterprise Information Systems
Enterprise systems, supporting business processes, internal v external focus, enterprise resource planning, integration and choosing apackage, customer relationship management, architecture and ethical concerns, supply chain management, architecture and trends
Information Systems Security and Control
Primary threats, safeguarding resources, managing IS security, developing a security plan, IS controls, auditing, impact of the SOX act
Information Systems Ethics and Computer Crime
IS ethics, privacy, accuracy, intellectual property, accessibility, computer crime, hacking and cracking, piracy, viruses, hoaxes, cyber harassment, stalking and bullying, cyber terrorism, cyber war
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |
| Formal Examination | 60 |