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Information systems are an integral part of any modern organisation and, increasingly, computer systems are used to support every aspect of an organisation's functions and activities. Whilst innovative use of technologies can provide significant benefits, information systems will only deliver value where they are deployed to meet the goals of the organisation. The emphasis of the module is on methods for analysing, specifying and designing information systems within a framework which takes a holistic approach to the introduction of change and in which user requirements are considered fundamental.

Learning Outcomes:Ìý

Upon successful completion of the module students will be able to:ÌýÌý

• understand the basic principles of Information Systems and how to select an appropriate method for analysing, specifying and designing information systems.
• recognise within a framework which takes a holistic approach to the introduction of change, why user requirements are considered fundamental.Ìý

Delivery Method:Ìý

This module is taught in 10 weekly lectures and seminars.Ìý

Indicative Topics (based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes):Ìý

Business Information Ecosystem; Introduction, Technology and Actors, Systems and Processes, Data, Infrastructure components, Ethical & Security Issues, Business Process Modelling Lifecycle, DFDs, Business Process Model and Notation, Design and development methodologies, Frameworks and Prototyping.Ìý

Overview of indicative readings:Ìý

• Business analysis and process modelling: a beginner's guide to business strategy and process improvement, by Ahmed Fawzy, 2020 revised editionÌý
• Introduction to information systems, by R. Kelly Rainer; Brad Prince; Casey G. Cegielski, 2015, Fifth edition, international student versionÌý
• System Analysis and Design, Fifth Edition, by Alan Dennis; Barbara Wixom; Roberta Roth, 2012ÌýÌý