Business Information Systems Development BSB012 Overview
"Explore the key aspects of Business Information Systems Development (BSB012) module, covering topics such as managing IS failure, strategic planning, development methodologies, and more. Enhance your knowledge and skills in IS for a successful career in modern organizations."
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Information Systems Development BSB012
About This Module The main aim of the module is to provide students with the knowledge relating to the development/implementation and management of business information systems (IS), which is necessary for a career in any contemporary organisation. This module does not require a technical/programming background and will help students develop relevant transferable skills around the use and value of IS.
Module Outline Current societal trends and technology Managing IS failure Strategic IS planning Different IS development methodologies IS project management Contemporary topics related to IS development (e.g., cybersecurity)
Teaching and Learning Weekly lectures on different thematic areas Additional/supplementary material on each topic will be uploaded on Learn My expectation from you: attend the lectures, don t hesitate to ask questions, and cover the recommended readings for each lecture. Do all this and the exam will be a walk in the park
Assessment and Feedback 100% written exam Written feedback will be provided on your exam performance
Wider skills and knowledge development Knowledge and Understanding: - appraise the different theoretical approaches to systems development; - explain system analysis and design methods for systems development projects; - explain how information systems are developed and implemented to ensure system success; - critically evaluate the impact of information technology and information systems development on business processes; - analyse issues of IS strategy formulation and implementation; - explain the procedures for software package selection and evaluation; - explain procedures for information security, control and compliance within the business organisation. Subject-Specific Skills: - analyse the information requirements of a specific organisation; - critically evaluate alternative methods to satisfy the information requirements of a specific organisation.. Transferable Skills: - evaluate competing arguments; - learn and work independently.
Reading material Real-life case studies, and news material Bocij P, Greasley, A, Hickie, S., (2014) Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business. Pearson. Baltzan, P. (2015) Business Driven Technology, 6th ed, McGraw-Hill: New York.
Why choose this module? Regardless of whether you seek to gain employment in the IT sector e.g., as a programmer, most job roles nowadays have multiple touchpoints with Information Systems. It is therefore essential that you have the knowledge around the dimensions that make the development of such systems successful, as you might have to contribute to their development as a potential user or as a subject matter expert in your job role. For further information contact l.goutas@lboro.ac.uk
