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BT320: Strategic Business and IT Management
| Module Title | Strategic Business and IT Management |
|---|---|
| Module Code | BT320 |
| Module Tutor | Martin Wynn |
| School | Computing and Technology |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass BT220 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module has two main themes they are as follows: (a) The introduction of students to conceptual frameworks for the development of IS and IT strategies and alignment with overall business strategy. (b) The implementation of IS strategy and its application in case studies (c) The use of models to assess systems integration issues and e-business capabilities in a researched case study. The module explores how IT can offer a competitive advantage, and how new IS can change business processes and lead to improved efficiencies and margins. It explores current trends and issues in IT such as the Internet, e-business, ERP systems, data warehousing and knowledge management and how these fit within an overall IT/IS strategy. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module broadens students' critical perspective on the economic, managerial and strategic aspects of information systems and supporting technologies in various contexts, e.g. commerce, industry, education, defence, engineering, finance and government agencies. The module commences by investigating overall business strategy and the role of IT/IS strategy within in. It develops by exploring the main components of IS strategy and key implementation issues that can determine benefits delivery and the maintenance of competitive edge. Particular emphasis is given to the analysis of practical situations. This forms a basis for the development of ideas on IS/IT strategy formulation and an investigation into the strategic IT options which are available to organisations. A number of models and concepts are explored to assess systems integration and e-business capabilities in real world case studies. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and understanding
ii. Skills This module is primarily concerned with the intellectual skills of understanding, analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Students will use a wide range of sources to find relevant information and differing opinion and numerical data to support these. The students will be expected to argue cases in essay form. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/Student contact: 20% including formal lectures, seminars and group work. Student private study: 80%, including case studies, seminar topics and essay questions. Students will be expected to read widely to consolidate lecture content, explore new areas and prepare for seminars. |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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