| Code | INF252 |
| School | EBSL |
| Module Level | 2 |
| Module Code | INF252 |
| Class | GE|EL|MA|MI| |
| Availability | DE|SA| |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 12 |
| ECTS Credits | 6 |
| Contact Hours | 48 |
| Self Study Hours | 72 |
| Course Aims | Computer based Information Systems play a vital role throughout modern business and is used to support all aspects of an organisation's normal functions and activities. Indeed, information is now regarded as the single most important resource in every business function as the western economies move increasingly to knowledge based economies. New technologies have emerged, creating higher levels of automation, with high speed communication leading to improved access and processing of information. These combine to provide management with information systems that can be harnessed and directed towards an organisation's goals. |
| Course Content | " Introduction to Information Management
" Input/Output Methods
" Storage
" Processing
" Networks
" Software
" Systems Analysis and Design
" Business Information Systems
" Decision Support Systems
" Expert Systems
" IS Management
" The Human Element
" Security
" E-Commerce
" Technology and the Future
Core Skills ContentKnowledge- Has detailed knowledge and awareness of the variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks involved in the management of Information Systems
Evaluation- Can select appropriate techniques of evaluation and evaluate the relevance and significance of data collected.
Learning Resources- Can manage and effectively use learning resources such as a VLE (such as Moodle) or Plagiarism Detection Software such as Turnitin
Autonomy- Can take responsibility for own learning with minimum direction
Communication- Can communicate effectively and report in a clear and concise manner |
| Learning Outcomes | A6, A7, B5, B6, C6, C8, C10, D8 |
| Presentation | The teaching/learning strategy for this module has been designed to ensure that the programme level learning outcomes outlined above have been acquired. The teaching/learning strategy is chosen to give the student opportunities to increasingly manage their own learning with the help and support of the tutor. This involves the wide use of the internet for research purposes and the use of an e-learning platform such as Moodle. All the teaching material is stored on Moodle as well as the T: Drive and students are expected to download the PowerPoint slides, handouts, case studies as needed. Students can also use the online Moodle VLE to upload case study answers and receive feedback. Discussion groups and forums are also set up using Moodle to enhance the learning process. Reports produced by students can be uploaded to an internet based software such as Turnitin to detect for plagiarism.
To enable the achievement of these aims, the following teaching and learning methods will be used:
o Lectures, Handouts, Presentations
o Directed private study, Open learning
o Use of the internet, Use of an e-learning platform
o Case Studies, Discussions
o Seminars/tutorials
o Essays, Reports
o Feedback on written work |
| Reading Recommended | Laudon and Laudon (2006) Management Information Systems- Managing the Digital Firm, Ninth Edition, Prentice Hall |
| Reading Required | P.Bocij, D.Chaffey, A.Greasley, S.Hickie (2006) Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management, Third Edition, Financial Times, Pitman |
| Asseseement Methods | The assessment will comprise two pieces of coursework and a final exam all equally weighted. The first piece of coursework will comprise a case study, multiple choice test and an essay done in class, while the second piece of coursework will be a report on an information system. |