MMD7081 - IT for Business Value

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Determine the nature and extent of information needed to accomplish a business purpose
Appraise and critique the contribution of IS to strategic plans and intentions
Acquire or generate business information efficiently
Identify and assess opportunities to use IS to further strategic objectives
Examine issues involved in managing the implementation of business systems

Content:

The potential interaction between IT and organisational strategy is now readily recognised. Not only can IT support an organisation’s strategy, it can also ‘make’ strategy and create strategic choices. IT can play a major role in opening new distribution channels, streamlining supply chains and providing efficient electronic markets. Experience suggests that achieving effective use of IT in this way can be difficult. This module addresses why this is the case and how we can think about these issues constructively. The module is not about technology itself, but about obtaining the business benefits that technology can facilitate.
Making IT a strategic asset
The potential value of IT
Aligning IT with business strategy
IT value transformation: triggers, objectives, benefits and risks
Focusing on outcomes
IT portfolio management
IT governance
Measuring success
Leadership and management in IT

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module uses active learning workshops focusing on practical work-related issues. Students receive a learning package prior to the workshop to facilitate active participation. The management workshops give students practice in professional skills.

Lectures/workshops (online)
Hours: 21
Intended group size: 25

Guided independent studies
Hours: 72
Intended Group size: 1

Tutorials/consultation
Hours: 7
Intended group size: 25

Further details relating to assessment
(eg. non-standard ‘qualifying marks’ and marking schemes, how ethical approval is obtained for any research element of the module and how any research proposal or feasibility study contributes to the assessment and grading of the module) The assignment allows for the assessment of both the students' knowledge and their ability to synthesise and apply this knowledge in novel contexts. Their written communication skills are assessed as well as their ability to formulate logical and coherent arguments.

Do all individual components need to be passed to pass the module overall? Yes
Is this module exempt from condonement of marginal failure? Yes
Other relevant matters
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Assessment:

001 Report 2000 words end of module 100%

Fact File

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Level - 7
Credit Value - 10
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - S2

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