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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

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
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
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Independent Learning Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 20 The lectures present two broad themes. The first relates to determining the strategic “demand” side of IS/IT identifying what systems the organisation should be adopting. This ensures an alignment between the business strategy and the IS/IT systems identifying the "why" and "what" of IS/IT. The second examines the strategic “supply” side of IS/IT, addressing the delivery, organisation and structure of IS/IT systems investigating the “where”, “when”, “how” and “who” of IS/IT systems.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 The tutorial examines the concepts and issues discussed in the lectures. Students are expected to read the lecture material and texts (available online) beforehand and come to the tutorial prepared to discuss and present their own views.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 This assessment requires students to select an organisation/industry with which they are familiar and to apply the tools and concepts discussed within the lectures. This will establish the challenges/issues facing the organisation and students are then required to develop an appropriate new business strategy along with identifying the necessary supporting IS/IT systems.
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hour test This assessment is a closed book, on campus, online, multiple choice test which will address all the lecture concepts presented.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
INF10103 Information Strategy
 

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