Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Provides a managerial approach to the use of information and information systems in organisations. Students are introduced to the use of information and information systems as a means of achieving competitive advantage and for improving efficiency and effectiveness in business processes and managerial decision-making. Students learn to manage information as one of the key resources of an organisation by planning, developing, implementing and evaluating information systems from a managerial perspective, taking into account social, ethical and global factors.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Module 1: Overview of IS, technologies, strategies and innovation

Module 2: Business processes and models for digitisation

Module 3: Corporate systems

Module 4: Digital platforms

Module 5: Consumerisation of IT

Module 6: Systems development and management

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Analyse the contemporary information systems landscape that is available for organisational operational efficiency and innovation
  • Develop information systems centric strategies that organisations could employ to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, strategy, decision-making and digital innovation
  • Analyse trends, developments and critical issues of information systems
  • Develop management considerations and scope operations to implement information system in various organisations

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Report 1: 30%
Report 2: 40%
Presentation: 30%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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