MIS2006L Management of Information Systems

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module investigates the theoretical and practical aspects of management information systems (MIS) and familiarises students with key concepts central to the strategic application of information systems and information technologies in organisations. The module has been 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 module will be particularly relevant to students hoping to occupy managerial roles in businesses for which technology plays an important role and for those who anticipate consulting or investing in technology industries and must anlayse firm strategies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On successfully completing this module, students will be able to:

a) Discuss the practical application and strategic significance of MIS
b) Describe and discuss current and emerging information system issues
c) Identify and analyse issues related to designing strategic information systems and solutions
d) Discuss organisational decision making, describing the emergence of new forms of technologically augmented decision making practices
e) Describe and illustrate the competitive opportunities and threats associated with Internet-based technologies

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	24
Specified Learning Activities	80
Autonomous Student Learning	96
Total	200

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Examination: Examination	2 hour End of Trimester Exam	No	Graded	No	60
Assignment: Main Assignment	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	40

Carry forward of passed components
No

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Autumn	Yes - 2 Hour

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Associated Staff

Name	Role
Professor Andrew Deegan	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Christina Burke	Tutor
Mr Neil Caraher	Tutor
Ms Michele Connolly Doran	Tutor
Miss Clare Griffin	Tutor
Dr Ruwan Wickramarachchi	Tutor
Janaka Wijayanayake	Tutor

When is this module offered?


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