Course Description: The course covers the integration of Information and Communication Technologies into organizations and their working practices, from design and implementation to strategic effects. Drawing on Information Systems (IS) and Management literature, the course offers a chance for students to examine case studies of IS successes and failures and to explore ’real-world’ IS management issues.
Aims: The course aims to provide students with knowledge for understanding the integration of business and technology resources to facilitate effective and efficient realization of an organization’s mission and objectives.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Appreciate the role of information technology and information systems function in modern organizations.
• Understand the factors influencing information systems engineering.
• Gain an understanding of how to manage and grow information systems in organizations.