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MIS40760

Academic Year 2024/2025

Digital Innovation Strategy (MIS40760)

Subject:
Management Information Systems
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
8
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, 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 Srategy; Technological Innovations; and Social & Legal Issues and their impacts.

Most companies today rely heavily on the use of ICT to run various aspects of their business. Whether they need to order and ship goods, interact with customers, or conduct other business functions, ICT 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. The module is designed to augment students’ 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 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. We will evaluate ICT & Digital Business opportunities and investigate their 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 9 Graded No

50

 No
Reflective Assignment: Student reflection on class experience Week 12 Graded No

35

 No
Group Work Assignment: Make a presentation to the class with your group Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No

15

 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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback for Group Presentations will be given directly after the Presentation.

Class readings will be provided on Brightspace
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