Prerequisite Modules
Description
Modern business organisations use
Information Systems to secure competitive advantage. This module
explores the domain of Information Systems and examines how they
support organisations to provide their products and services to a
global marketplace.
Aims
The aim of this module is to
introduce students to the role and strategic importance of Information
Systems in a modern organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this
module, the student will be able to:
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Use conceptual modelling
techniques to clarify the position of Information Systems in the
overall structure and sub-divisions of modern organisations
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Explain and discuss modern
applications of Information Systems
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Explain how applications of modern
Information Systems are specified, selected, acquired, built and
evaluated
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Discuss the issues involved and
legal responsibilities of those managing the secure use of
Information Systems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lectures, self-study, labs,
tutorials, and any combination of discussion, case study,
problem-solving exercises, readings, seminars, and computer-based
learning.
Content
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Modern organisations and their
structure
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Models of IS organisational
departments and individual roles
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Business and Information Systems
strategic allignment
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Modelling Information Systems
concepts
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Modern Information Systems
applications
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Selection and acquisition of
Information Systems
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Building Information Systems
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Managing Information Systems
operation
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Introduction to Information
Systems security
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IT Regulation and compliance
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Interacting with computers
Assessment
The methods of assessment to be used
to measure the learning objectives stated above are written
examination and continuous assessment including one or more of
assignment, essay, problem-solving exercise, oral presentation, and
class or lab tests.
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Continuous Assessment: 30%
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Examination: 70%
Recommended
Reading
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Laudon K. and Laudon, J.
(Latest edition) Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey, USA.
Supplemental Reading
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Curtis, G., (Latest
edition) Business Information Systems, Addison-Wesley, Wokingham,
England, UK.
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ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993
Information technology. Vocabulary. Fundamental terms
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ISO 2382-3:1987 Information
processing systems. Vocabulary. Equipment technology
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ISO/IEC 2382-20:1990
Information technology. Vocabulary. System development
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Ciarán O'Leary
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