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Core Module Information
Module title: Strategic Information Systems Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: INF11815
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:

This module considers the evolving role of strategic IS/IT systems and their management. The module examines the processes for developing effective IS/IT strategies as well as ensuring their alignment with business strategies. Key considerations within the module are Innovating with IS/IT systems and the use of strategic IS/IT systems for competitive advantage. The module considers the various tools & techniques that are necessary for building IS/IT strategic capabilities as well as approaches to evaluating & justifying IS/IT systems. A core consideration of the module is the management of IS/IT as a portfolio of applications.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse 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 evaluate the tools & techniques available to build and develop innovative strategic IS/IT capabilities. .

LO4: Evaluate how strategic IS/IT systems are justified and assessed as investments and for their business contribution.

LO5: Critically assess the structural, organisational & governance aspects of strategic IS/IT systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
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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 Tutorial 12 Discussion & exploration of the concepts outlined within the recorded lectures & core texts. Students are required to have read the module material (available online) beforehand and come to the tutorial prepared to discuss and outline their views.
Online Guided independent study 188 Students are expected to undertake independent study guided by the weekly lecture materials. Each week builds on previous work completed and students are directed to the specific chapters in the core texts in addition to the lecture material.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 90 minutes This is an online, closed book, multiple choice test consisting of 100 questions.
Report 60 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 words This assessment requires students to select an organisation/industry with which they are familiar and to apply the tools and concepts presented within the lectures. This will establish thechallenges/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.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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