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MIS40920

Academic Year 2024/2025

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.

Most companies today rely heavily on the use of Business Information Systems (BIS) to run various aspects of their business. Whether they need to order and ship goods, interact with customers, or conduct other business functions, management information systems are often the underlying infrastructure performing the activities. However, it is only when information systems choices are driven by organisations’ business needs that significant strategic and competitive advantages can be won. This module investigates the theoretical and practical aspects of managing business information systems and familiarises students with key concepts central to the strategic application of information systems and information technologies in organisations. 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. The course will be particularly relevant to students hoping to occupy managerial roles in businesses for which technology plays an important role.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to: (i) Evaluate and discuss current and emerging trends in ICT and its impact on particular organisations and industries (ii) 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
Specified Learning Activities

72

Autonomous Student Learning

72

Lectures

24

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
Reflective Assignment: Student reflection on class experience Week 12 Graded No
35
No
Group Work Assignment: Presentation with your class group Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
15
No
Exam (In-person): In class test Week 9 Graded No
50
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