Strategic Information Systems

Short name: SIS

SITS code: COIY031H6

Credits: 15 credits

Level: 6

Module leader: Dave Wilson

Lecturer(s): Dave Wilson

Online material: https://moodle.bbk.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=16678

Module outline

This course is the keystone of the BSc in Information Systems and Management, building on both the Management and Information Systems skills that the students have developed in the Programme. It ties the study of management and computing together at the top level and focuses on issues that bring modern partially automated organisations, competitive advantage.

Aims

Following study of the unit students will be able to contribute to IS Planning and Strategy formulation in corporate enterprises and complex administrations. They will have a deep understanding of a Socio-Technical approach to the deployment of Information Technology in modern organisations. They will have an understanding of frameworks for analysing strategic issues of IS deployment and a familiarity with the most cogent current Strategic issues in Information Systems. They will develop confidence in addressing an audience and skills of explanation and persuasion.

Syllabus

IS,IM,IT Strategy
Alignment & Maturity
Packages & Information Infrastructures
The CIO & IT Governance
Knowledge Management
Outsourcing & Offshoring
Evaluation & Risk Management

Prerequisites

none

Timetable

All dates and timetables are listed in the programme handbooks of individual programmes.

Coursework

in-class mock exam (20%) presentation (20%)

Assessment

Examination (60%): in-class mock exam (20%) presentation (20%)

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems