RGU: RGU Module: Business Information Systems (BS2202)

Module Title
Business Information Systems

Keywords
Information, IT, Systems, Systems Development, Decision Support, End-user Computing, Security, Quality, Web-based Systems.

Reference

BS2202

SCQF Level

SCQF 8

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2002

Approved

September 2002

Amended

July 2010

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of information as a fundamental resource of managers in decison-making, its management through the use of information systems and significant management and wider issues which are raised.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Compare and contrast the different types (functional and cross-functional) of information systems used in business organisations.
2.	Define the stages of information systems development and the principles of IS project management.
3.	Describe and evaluate information systems that support managerial decision making at different levels within a business/organisation.
4.	Evaluate key organisational issues related to information systems and technology.

Indicative Module Content

The module examines the function and development of business information systems and associated issues. It identifies the importance of IT in business and the significance of this for managers. Dealing with information and data management, it then explores the areas of transaction processing, management reporting, decision support, executive information systems and enterprise resource planning systems. The development of information systems is analysed, examining the areas of planning, design, creation and maintenance. Significant management issues of web-based systems, project management, IS quality and ethics and security are reviewed.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Blended Learning
Asessment	3	3
Lectures	24	0
Tutorials	12	0
Workshops	0	8
Directed Study
Directed Study	12	12
Forum contributions/chat	0	18
Preparation for workshops	0	10
Private Study
Additional Reading	24	24
Assessment Preparation	24	24
Private Study	51	51

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, and directed independent learning.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1,2,3,4

Formal examination (closed- book).

Indicative Bibliography

1.	BOCIJ, P., GREASLEY, A., HICKIE, S., 2008. Business Information Systems Technology, Development and Management. Fourth Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education.
2.	LAUDON K. and LAUDON J., 2012. Management Information Systems, Managing the Digital firm. 12th ed. (Global Edition). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.