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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Technology Strategies
Module Code MT581
School DCUBS
Online Module Resources

NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
At the end of this module, students will have developed a 'literacy' about the characteristics, concepts, and major ideas of information systems and their relationsihp to the management and strategy of organisations.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the context and characteristics of the networked digital economy
2. Discuss developments in software, hardware and networking that enable the development of the digital economy
3. Identify the basis of opportunities for and appraise the potential of both information systems and information to contribute to competitive advantage
4. Explain the main concepts and tools linking information systems to business value
5. Explain the main issues in the effective sourcing, development, management, and security of information systems



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture22A formal lecture which typically presents the essential ideas, core concepts, and structures for each topic and which points students towards resources where they can get further information. Students are expected to prepare for each lecture by, for example, reading materials suggested by the lecturer and then take part actively in class discussions
Independent learning time22Students are expected to study the recommended textbooks and journal articles, and are expected to read further around the topics in each class. Such private study will include preparation for specific classes and other study related to assignments or to consolidate the material from lectures
Assignment30Research for, and production of the individual assignment
Group work30Research for, and production of the group assignment
Independent learning22Reading, research, and reflection on the topics discussed in class, and the production of a Reflective Journal
Total Workload: 126

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to the module.
Development of the digital economy.

Characteristics of the digital economy.
General characteristics, information goods, and network effects.

Information systems and competetitive advantage.
Controversies including the productivity paradox of information systems, and 'IT doesn't matter'. Evolution of thinking on the contribution of information systems to competitive advantage.

Benefits Management from information systems.
Deriving business benefits from information systems: Planning; IS investment appraisal; governance; and business-IT alignment.

Managing information systems.
Sourcing, acquisition, development, and implementation of information systems; IT as a service; information systems risks & vulnerabilities in , security management frameworks, and business continuity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayThe purpose of this individual assignment is to allow students to demonstrate analytical thinking at masters level with a literature-based analysis on a topic to be agreed with the lecturer50%Sem 2 End
Group project The objective of the group assignment is to critically analyse a topic or issue from a number of different perspectives35%Once per semester
Reflective journalEach student's independent learning, own research, and individual reflection on the topics and issues which have been discussed in class15%Every Week
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • John Ward & Joe Peppard: 2002, Strategic planning for information systems, Wiley, Chichester, 978-0470841471
  • John Ward, Elizabeth Daniel: 0, Benefits management, Wiley, 978-0470094631
  • Henry C. Lucas, Jr: 2005, Information technology, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., 978-0471652939
Other Resources
1344, Other Resources, Journal articles and web references will be included in the course outline, and other references will be given out in class, 0, Other Resources,
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Programme or List of Programmes
GDBMGDip in Management
PBSSAPG Exchange(Business School)
PBSSAOPG Study Abroad(Business School)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT581
Date of Last Revision08-JUN-10
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