Module BIF-1401:
Managing Information
Managing Information 2024-25
BIF-1401
2024-25
Bangor Business School
Module - Semester 2
15 credits
Module Organiser:
Debbie Gilliland
Dimensions of Information Systems
Types of Information Systems
Functions of Information Systems in Business
Information System for Competitive Advantage: IS strategies
How Information Systems Improve Quality
IT Infrastructure Components
Emerging Trends in IS Infrastructure
Data and Information Management
Networking and telecommunication in IS
The Internet
Information Systems Security Issues
Ethical and Moral Issues of Information Systems
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the contributions of information systems to organisations;
- Analyse the contributions of information systems to organisations;
- Classify the components of IT infrastructure and discuss hardware and software emerging trends;
- Discuss the ethical, social and security issues that surround the use of information systems in business.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Students will take an unseen two-hour-long examination paper. The paper will consist of two sections. The first will be based on a business case, while the second section will require students to answer essay questions.
Weighting
60%
Assessment method
Group Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Students are required to research the application of a particular information system at an organisation of their choice. Students will be expected to evaluate the effectiveness of the system in meeting the intended business objectives. Groups should consist of 3-4 members and each group will have 20 minutes to present. Mark will be based on group performance.
Weighting
20%
Assessment method
Class Test
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Students will take an hour-long to assess their understanding of basic concepts and prepare them for the final exam. The test will require students to answer some short questions to check their understanding of key concepts, as well as answer one essay question discussing a particular topic in depth.
Weighting
20%