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Module Title	Information Systems Strategy
Module Code	OSC11
School	Oscail
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Anne Morrissey	Office Number	D104
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will review the cumulative effect of the innovations and developments in technology and information systems which, together with parallel changes in society, have given rise to the ‘digital economy’. The module will provide participants with an understanding of how the frameworks and theories of networks, information, and information systems are used effectively in business to underline the business model and provide a basis for competitive advantage. Finally, the module will provide participants with an understanding of how effective management of information systems can enable the generation of business value to an organisation

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and discuss the context, evolution, and characteristics of the networked digital economy
2. Explain and assess strategies for information and network markets including strategies for network effects and information goods
3. Compare and contrast different strategic perspectives to examine how information systems can contribute to strategic advantage
4. Evaluate the role of information systems and associated / complimentary investments in driving business value in organisations
5. Critically assess and compare different approaches to appraising and justifying proposals for information systems to deliver business value
6. Critically assess the information systems management of an organisation relative to the state of the art in areas such as: business-IT alignment; IT governance; portfolio management; IT service management; IS development and sourcing practices; and risk assessment, business continuity, and security management;
7. Discuss the changing human computer interface

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Directed learning	30	Study the course notes
Independent learning	210	Read and study the readings referenced by the course notes
Moodle discussion	15	Use the online discussion forum to discuss questions related to the assignment
Assignment	120	Research and prepare an individual assignment according to given criteria
Total Workload: 375

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 & Context.
The development and characteristics of the Digital Economy.

Organisations and Management in the Digital Economy.
Eras in the development of Information Systems, and associated innovation in hardware, software, networks, and management.

The Digital World is changing how business is done.
Impact of developments in the digital economy on business structures, processes, models and interfaces.

The evolving role of IT.
Functions and characteristics of major information systems - Transaction Procesing Systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning; Data warehouses, and Decision Support Systems.

Strategic Perspectives.
Frameworks for internal and external analysis.

Planning, Appraisal, and Business-IT alignment.
Best practice in relation to systems of plans and investment appraisal for information systems, and the alignment of the information sytems with the organisation.

Sourcing of information systems.
Insourcing, outsourcing, and backsourcing - whether, how, risks & benefits, and outcomes..

Information Systems Management.
Best practice in relation to: IT governance; sourcing practices; IS development methodologies; Security Governance, Risk Mmanagement, and Business Continuity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Other	Online group discussion	20%	Once per semester
Other	Online individual assignment	80%	Once per semester

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Henry C. Lucas: 2005, Information Technology: Strategic Decision Making for Managers, Wiley,
Gabrielle Piccoli: 2008, Information Systems for Managers, Wiley,
Turban, McLean & Wetherbe: 2007, Information Technology for Management: Transforming Business in the Digital Economy, 6th, Wiley,

Other Resources

1346, Web references, 0, Extensive references to web resources are given in the course notes,

Programme or List of Programmes

ISSM

MSc in Information Systems Strategy

ISSMC

Grad.Cert Information Systems Strategy

ISSMD

Grad.Dip Information Systems Strategy

MISS

MSc in Information Systems Strategy

PGSM