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Undergraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module BUSS2011: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Department: Business School (Business) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BUSS2011: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2012/2013 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The module aims to provide a management perspective on the business issues of realising benefits from investments in information systems.
Content
- Introduction to information and information systems.
- Elements of IS project management.
- Sources of value from IS.
- Benefits driven approach to planning investments in IS.
- Succeeding in realising the planned benefits.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students are expected to:
- understand issues involved in setting priorities for investments in information systems investments.
- understand key factors that contribute to successful realisation of benefits from investments in IS/IT
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the module students are expected to:
- be able to apply a number of key practices addressing the business issues of benefits realisation from IS projects.
Key Skills
- Written Communication - e.g. by completing the assignments.
- Planning, Organisation and Time Management - by observing the strict assignment deadlines
- Problem Solving and Analysis - by applying the necessary analytical skills to make use of the taught material, in answering questions
- Initiative - by searching relevant literature and information in preparation of the summative assignment
- Computer Literacy and Information Retrieval - e.g. by word-processing summative assignments
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching is by lectures and seminars. Learning takes place through attendance at lectures, preparation for and participation in seminars, and private study. Formative assessment is by means of a contribution to a project-based group presentation. Summative assessment is by means of individual and group assignments.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 | 1 Per Week | 1 Hour | 22 | |
| Seminars | 8 | 4 in Term 1, 4 in Term 2 | 1 Hour | 8 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 170 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 20% | Written assignment | 1500 words max | 100% | |
| Group Project | 20% | One project based group assignment | 100% | Individual Assignment | |
| Assignment 2 | 60% | Written assignment | 3000 words max | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None. Formative feedback will be provided on the initial summative exercises.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.