Module Overview

IT Governance and Quality

The aims of this module are:To give the learner an appreciation of the role of IT Governance in the function of modern business and operational life; To engage the learner with quality processes, standards and frameworks used in the IT sector and to To provide the learner with a clear understanding of regulation and compliance requirements in IT.

Module Code

GOQY H4001

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Introduction:

Frameworks for the Management and Governance of Enterprise IT. ISO standards - eg ISO38500, ISO,20000, ISO 27000 series. Stakeholder needs,enterprise goals, IT related goals, enablers and pricinples.

Regulation, Compliance in IT

Key standards and issues in ensuring compliance e.g. GDPR. Data Privacy & Protection, preparation and implementation.

Data Governance and Data Management

Data Governance/ManagementDIKW Model, Data Management Principles. Data Handling Ethics, Data Management Framework, Data Quality, Data Management Skills

Vendor Management

Vendor ManagementThe sourcing and management of vendor relationships, life cycle of the contractual relationship, common threats, risk mitigation actions and binding documents.

Other Issues:

Legal and ethical issues. Intellectual Property, GRC tools and technologies

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100