SSST - Strategic Information Systems

Strategic Information Systems

Parent School / Dept

BSc Computer Science with Electrical Engineering;
BSc Computer Science with Economics;
BSc Computer Science with Management;
BSc Computer Science with International Relations;
BSc Computer Science with Political Science;

Programme(s) where module is offered

BSc Information Systems

Status (core, option, free choice)

Core

FHEQ Level

Unit Value

8 ECTS

Term taught

Autumn

Pre-Requisite Modules or Qualifications

CSIS240

Module Code

IS 395

Module coordinator

Kenan Halilovic

Applicable From

2016

Educational Aims of the Module

Information Technology (IT) is a strategic asset. This module examines the nature of business and enterprise in competitive markets and how information systems strategies can be developed to enable information technology to contribute to strategic growth and provide competitive advantage.
Fundamental connections linking core business strategy, technology, and innovation are also explored
The module will help students think strategically about IT and innovation and will provide them with analytical tools that can help make effective decisions about the use (or not) of IT in organizations and to put a basic framework for the relationships among business strategy, information systems, and organizational strategies.
Students will learn how IT relate to organizational design and business strategy, how to recognize opportunities in the work environment, and how to apply current technologies in innovative ways
The goal is to provide the foundation to help the student become a knowledgeable participant in IS decisions because any IS decision in which the professional does not participate can greatly affect the organization’s ability to succeed in the future.
Module outlines the fundamental reasons for taking the initiative to participate in IS decisions. Moreover, because effective participation requires a unique set of managerial skills, this module identifies the most important ones.
These skills are helpful not just in making IS decisions, but all business decisions. We describe how managers should participate in the decision-making process and outline key topics to consider which develop this point of view.

Module Outline/Syllabus

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization
Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy
Organizational Strategy: Managerial Levers
Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration
Building and Changing Global Business Processes
Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure
Cost Recovery of Information Systems
Governance of the Information Systems Organization
Sourcing Information Systems around the World
Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem
Business Analytics and Knowledge Management
Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

Student Engagement Hours

Type	Number per Term	Duration	Total Time
Lectures	30	2 hours	60 hours
Tutorials / Labs	15	2 hours	30 hours
Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours			110
Total Contact Hours			90
Total Engagement Hours			200

Assessment Method Summary

Type	Number Required	Duration / Length	Weighting	Timing / Submission Deadline
Final exam	1	180 minutes	50%	End of semester
Mid-term exam	1	90 minutes	20%	Week 8
Project (group)	1	3000 words	30%	Week 14

Module Outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Understand basic concepts and principles of strategic approach to information systems
Have basic knowledge and competencies for designing and utilising strategic information systems effectively and efficiently
Understand importance of strategic management, use, governance and sourcing of information systems in global economy and ethics around it
Build an information systems strategic plan
Identify how an organization can leverage information systems to improve it innovation activities

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

Lectures introduce theoretical and conceptual materials from the recommended textbooks (ILO: 1-3, 5)
Tutorials explore the application of theory and concepts (ILO: 1-5)
Group project enables students to develop team-work skills and apply what they have learnt in the module to a practical problem (ILO: 4)

Assessment Strategy:

Mid-term exam (ILO: 1, 3)
Final exam (ILO: 1-3, 5)
Project (ILO: 4)

Practical Skills:

Understanding, studying and analysing cases in a strategic manner
Building strategic plans
Ability to consider ethics, security and privacy in IS design
Ability to develop IS strategies for an organisation

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

Tutorials (PS: 1, 2,)
Project (PS: 1, 2)

Assessment Strategy:

Mid-term exam (PS: 1-4)
Final exam (PS: 1-4)
Project (PS: 1-4)

Transferable Skills:

Oral and written presentation: ability to express ideas clearly and precisely
Strategic thinking
Critical thinking
Team working skills
Data analysis

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

Personal and team projects to read, evaluate and present knowledge (TS:1-4)
Practical classes and application on real life data (TS: 1-5)

Assessment Strategy:

Project (TS: 1-5)
Mid-term exam (TS: 2, 3)
Final exam (TS: 2, 3)

Key Texts and/or other learning materials

Set text

Pearlson et al., (2012), Strategic Management of Information Systems, 5th Edition International Student Version, Wiley

Supplementary Materials

Grant, K., et al., (2009), Strategic Information Systems Management, Cengage Learning
Ward et al., (2002), Strategic Planning for Information Systems, 3rd Edition, Wiley

Please note

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the module and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module and programme can be found in the departmental or programme handbook.

The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of Buckingham and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Date of Production : Autumn 2016

Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee: 28th September 2016

Date approved by School Board of Study : 12th October 2016

Date approved by University Learning and Teaching Committee: 2nd November 2016

Date of Annual Review: December 2017

SSST Subjects

Strategic Information Systems

Parent School / Dept

Programme(s) where module is offered

Status (core, option, free choice)

FHEQ Level

Unit Value

Term taught

Pre-Requisite Modules or Qualifications

Module Code

Module coordinator

Applicable From

Educational Aims of the Module

Module Outline/Syllabus

Student Engagement Hours

Assessment Method Summary

Module Outcomes

Key Texts and/or other learning materials

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