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MIS40920

Academic Year 2025/2026

Business Information Systems Management ME/MEngSc (MIS40920)

Subject:
Management Information Systems
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Clare Branigan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module, we evaluate Information Communication and Technology (ICT) strategies and investigate their implications on different industry sectors. We focus on key concepts, and the latest empirical data to help you understand and take advantage of the evolving world of opportunities offered by ICT strategies including AI strategy components, which are dramatically altering the way business is conducted and the major shifts in the global economy. We also emphasize the three major driving forces that permeate all aspects of ICT: business development and strategy; Technological Innovations; and social and legal issues and their impacts.
Module topics include Cloud Computing, Disruption & Innovation, Data Analytics & AI, Robotics, Internet of Things, Fintech and Cybersecurity.
The module is designed to augment students’ analytical and creative capabilities, to enhance their management and consulting skills and ultimately to enable future business leaders to achieve competitive business advantage by managing information systems strategically and creatively.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:
(i) Evaluate and discuss current and emerging trends in ICT and its impact on particular organisations and industries
(ii) Identify and discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy components
(iii) Usefully interpret and apply ICT and Management concepts to real-world business cases

Indicative Module Content:

This module discusses the concepts and specific skills related to information and communication technology (ICT) and Management. Special attention wiil be on the consequences of recent developments of Social Media for competitive advantage. We will evaluate ICT & eBusiness opportunities and investigate its implications on different industry sectors.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

72
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

168

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Research-led. Curriculum is structured around teaching subject content.

Students are expected to engage in Group Presentations using Role Play. Students are also expected to provide fellow students with feedback on their Presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): In class test Week 8 Graded No
40
 No
Group Work Assignment: Presentation with your class group Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
15
 No
Reflective Assignment: Student reflection on class experience Week 12 Graded No
45
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided to students within 2 weeks of class test. Feedback on group presentation will be provided post presentation.

E-commerce 2020-2021, Business, Technology, Society. Ken Laudon and Carol Traver

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
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