This course presents an overview of all aspects on information systems in the enterprise. Topics to be covered include: managing in a digital world, managing information system infrastructures, gaining the competitive edge using information systems; developing information systems and using big data and analytics. This course is for students who want a strong foundation in developing IT systems as well as the ability to clearly articulate the business case for its adoption. It is also for students seeking a career path in application development, IT management, project management, software testing and security. The course will be delivered using face-to-face lectures, online and in-class discussions, class presentations and hands-on labs.
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face, Online, HyFlex or Blended
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Describe information systems and the business models that leverage information systems
· Explain the issues associated with managing information systems in a highly connected world including ethics of data collection and dissemination
· Illustrate how to gain competitive advantage using information systems
· Analyse the issues associated with information systems management
· Design a business-to-consumer e-Commerce solution
· Design an organisational solution using social media
· Design a business intelligence solution using big data and analytics
· Evaluate business processes
· Evaluate the security of information systems
Application developers; Computer Science/ IT graduates interested in a career in database management/ administration; IT managers; IT team leaders; Web Application developers; Systems and Business Analysts
Semester II, 2020/2021 (Jan 2021) postgraduate modules will be delivered ‘face-to-face’, ‘online’, ‘blended’ or ‘hyflex’. See Mode of Delivery definitions below:
Face-to-Face
Face-to-face teaching is an instructional method where course content is taught in person, in a physical classroom environment.
Online:
Online teaching is an instructional method where students and instructors connect via technology to review lectures, submit assignments and communicate with one another. No face-to-face learning occurs since lectures, assignments and readings are delivered online.
Blended:
Blended teaching (also known as hybrid or mixed-mode) is an instructional method where a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online instruction. Therefore, classes are delivered via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.
HyFlex:
Hybrid-Flexible (also known as HyFlex teaching) integrates in-class instruction, online synchronous video sessions, or asynchronous content delivery. The instructor will deliver the class in a regular classroom, but students may attend in person, participate in the class through video conferencing, or watch a recording of the class session.
The following topics/concepts/theories/issues will be addressed:
· The dual nature of information systems
· Information systems ethics
· Business models based on information systems
· Enabling organisational strategy through information systems
· Information systems infrastructure components
· Information systems management issues
· Cloud computing overview
· B2C e-Commerce
· Business continuity
· Organisational collaboration using social media
· Business intelligence using big data and analytics
· Enhancing business processes using information systems
· Development vs. acquisition of information systems
· Securing information systems
There are no specific requirements to be eligible to enroll is this course.
This course will be delivered using a combination of interactive lectures and laboratory sessions. Students will be engaged through readings and reflection before class, participation in online and/or face-to-face discussions, individual and group presentations, and a project. The content of the course is firmly grounded in real-world issues.
Credit Hours Five (5) hours of lectures and two (2) hours of labs each week for eight (8) weeks.
Dr. C. Gittens (Coordinator)
