Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7008X
Full Title: Business Information Systems and Project Management
Valid From:: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner::
  • Colin Cooney
  • Brian Boyd
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Technology is a key part of every business, from small businesses run by a single person to huge multinational corporations. Businesses utilise IT in a number of different contexts, departments and for many different purposes and as such has become vital to business operations in the modern world. Information systems are one of the major tools available to business managers for achieving operational excellence, developing new products and services, improving decision-making, and achieving competitive advantage. This module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the role and application of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) in the management and control of organisations. It takes an in-depth look at how today's business firms use information technologies and systems to achieve corporate objectives as well as equipping learners with the knowledge and techniques to manage individual and team-based IT projects.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Differentiate between the full range of information systems that are available to the business manager.
MLO2 Explore the ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems.
MLO3 Recognise the importance of safeguarding data and information systems.
MLO4 Discuss the fundamental issues of IT project management and compare and contrast project management frameworks.
MLO5 Compare and contrast the range of methodologies and sources that may be employed in the development and acquisition of information systems.
MLO6 Design and develop advanced spreadsheet models to store, manipulate and analyse quantitative data.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Information Systems in Business
The emerging digital firm, information and information management as critical resources, how information systems are transforming businesss, strategic business objectives of information systems, business process design, collaboration, teamwork and managing projects.
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability of Information Systems and potential threats - protecting information assets - security controls - threats and vulnerabilities of e-Business - role of cryptography - authentication - security protocols - Public Key Infrastructure - firewalls and proxy servers - electronic payment systems
Introduction to Business Analysis & Data Analytics
Role in industry, key concepts, global trends, knowledge areas, tasks, techniques, competencies, big data, terminology, implementations of data analytics in business: data analytics in practice, data analytics as a core business tool, data analytics as a complementary business tool.
Project Management Fundamentals
Identify project scope, objectives and feasibility, stakeholder analysis, analyse project characteristics and choose a development model. Project Planning and Scheduling, Estimation and Measurement, Project Monitoring and Control, Managing Teams
Development, Acquisition & Evaluation of ICT investments
ICT planning, alternative software sources, traditional systems development life cycle, alternative system development methodologies, agile development, vendor and software selection, total cost of ownership.
Ethics & IT
Ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems, technology trends that raise ethical issues, challenges to the protection of individual privacy, intellectual property & democracy, Information rights and obligations, moral dimensions: property rights & obligations, accountability & control, system quality, quality of life.
Spreadsheet Modelling
Using spreadsheet models as a decision support tool - sensitivity and goal seeking analyses
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to undertake the design and development of a number of spreadsheet models which may be used to facilitate business decision making
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to undertake the design and development of a number of spreadsheet models which may be used to facilitate business decision making
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Facilitated learning using a variety of interactive pedagogical techniques. Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact Practical laboratory based classes. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Prescribed readings as directed to supplement lecture material. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Wider reading and reflection on the subject area using a variety of methods. Particular focus will be placed on application of learning. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Facilitated learning using a variety of interactive pedagogical techniques. Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Practical laboratory based classes. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Prescribed readings as directed to supplement lecture material. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Wider reading and reflection on the subject area using a variety of methods. Particular focus will be placed on application of learning. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon, K. Laudon, J.. Management Information Systems, 17th, Global Ed.. [ISBN: 0135191793].
  • Maylor, H., Turner, N.. (2022), Project Management, 5th Ed.. Pearson, UK, [ISBN: 9781292088433].
  • Koning, P.. (2019), Agile Leadership Toolkit: Learning to Thrive with Self-Managing Teams, 1st. Addison-Wesley Professional, p.240, [ISBN: 9780135225134].
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