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Core Module Information
Module title: Information Strategy
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: INF10103
Module leader: Pritam Chita
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

Module code: INF09102
Examples of equivalent learning:
Knowledge and understanding of the use and application of large scale IS/IT systems in organisations.
Description of module content:

Evolving role of strategic IS/IT systems; Management of strategic IS/IT systems; Processes for developing effective IS/IT strategies; Alignment of IS/IT strategies with business strategies; Innovating with IS/IT systems; Strategic IS/IT systems for competitive advantage; Tools & techniques for building IS/IT strategic capabilities; Evaluating & justifying IS/IT systems; Managing a portfolio of IS/IT applications. Positioning & managing strategic IS/IT systems.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the strategic context of IS/IT systems and their increasing business integration
And impact on the competitive advantage of businesses.
LO2: Appraise the challenges in the management and strategy formulation of IS/IT systems in modern complex
business environments.
LO3: Critically understand the tools & techniques available to build and develop innovative strategic
IS/IT capabilities.
LO4: Examine how strategic IS/IT systems are justified and assessed as investments and for their
business contribution.
LO5: Assess the structural, organisational & governance aspects of strategic IS/IT systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pritam Chita
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 78
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 24
Online Guided independent study 50
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 1,2,3 9 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Report 50 3,4,5 14/15 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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