An Information Systems (IS) is a system used to store and disseminate information within an organisation, whether automated or manual. With the advent of Information Technology (IT), the automation of these systems has had a significant impact on the way an organisation operates, from improvement in communication and processing, through to enabling new types of business, such as e-commerce. This module will explore the role of IT within organisations in order to understand how IT can be used to enhance IS. Starting with a brief introduction to organisational theory and strategy, the module will explore approaches to eliciting requirements for change, and strategies for planning and implementation. In particular, the module will use knowledge of the Systems Development Lifecycle to approach the capture of business requirements and planning for change, realised through the specification of a business case for a real-life case study. The business case will be developed and presented in groups, and will detail a proposed solution, including a full cost, benefit and risk analysis and financial comparison of options.
The notes and resources for this module are available on ULearn. Access to the notes will be given to subscribed students for the Spring semester. If you are not currently subscribed for this module and would like access, please get in touch. Notes for the first, introductory lecture are available here (PDF 188Kb).
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