Strategic Information Management

Course Title: Strategic Information Management

March - June 2023

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Course Description

This module will help students evaluate the strategic role of modern information systems and the managerial and organisation issues associated with their adoption and use. It will also help students to critically appraise the strategic value of information systems/technology for organisations by applying concepts and frameworks to real business case scenarios. Students will also formulate recommendations for information systems development in order to gain competitive advantage.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this Module, you will be expected to be able to:

1. Critically appraise the key processes involved in management decision-making at all levels within a business organisation and the way in which information and information systems support this decision-making

2. Evaluate the structure and function of different types of computer-based information systems

3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of control process techniques, tools and methods required for the development of information systems for competitive advantage.

Indicative Content

1 Information systems in the digital world

2 Global E-Business and Information Systems

3 Achieving Competitive Advantage with Information Systems

4 IT infrastructure, Telecommunicating, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

5 E-Commerce, Digital Markets, Digital Goods

6 Business Intelligence and enterprise systems

7 Cloud computing

8 M-Commerce

9 Social and Ethical Issues in Information Systems

10 Securing Information Systems

11 Information Systems for Improving Decision Making and Knowledge Management