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CT6004: Strategic Business and IT Management

Module Title Strategic Business and IT Management
Module Code CT6004
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 or pass CT5001
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with BT320
Brief Description

This module broadens students' critical perspective on the financial, managerial and strategic aspects of ICTs in business, and focuses in particular on systems strategy and integration and e-business processes. The module commences by investigating the links between business strategy and information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) strategies. It develops by investigating the use of technology in determining and maintaining competitive edge; and assesses the significance of key issues and critical success factors in ensuring benefits delivery in technology projects. Particular emphasis is given to the analysis of practical situations and case studies. The need to integrate the IS and IT strategies with those of the organisation is explored. This forms a basis for the development of ideas on IS and e-business strategy formulation, and an investigation into the strategic IS options which are available to organisations in particular cases.
Indicative Syllabus

IS strategy, implementation and change. Historical perspective on IS and IT: from data processing to KMS and e-business. IS strategy development and business alignment. Packaged business software & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. MIS, data warehouse and business intelligence. e-Business, web portals and other IS strategy elements. IS costs and benefits. E-business management and systems integration. Business process change and advanced information systems and e-business models. Application integration, data mining and middleware. Case study research and questionnaire design.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. discuss the processes of formulating IS strategy
  2. evaluate the roles of information, information systems and IT strategy within the corporate framework
  3. appreciate management issues involved in running IS projects and suggest how some of the problems arising may be overcome.
  4. analyse real IS and e-business projects to establish the underlying causes of success or failure.
  5. challenge assertions concerning the strategic role and value of IS, IT and e-business in organisations
  6. analyse real world case studies through questionnaire design and analysis and application of conceptual models
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 48
Independent Learning Hours: 252
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
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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