Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ITC4061R
Subject Title
Fashion Retail Information Systems
Credit Value
3 credits
Level
4
Pre-requisite/
<Co-requisite> /
(Exclusion)
Objectives
ITC2020R Supply Chain Management in Fashion Retailing
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students shall be able to:
a. apply various theories and frameworks to analyze information systems
management problems for fashion retailers;
b. manage appropriate changes in the fashion retailers to deal with
information systems adoption;
c. identify the areas of applications of the fashion retail enterprise
systems;
d. propose solutions to fashion retailing problems by using fashion retail
information systems;
e. present and discuss in English effectively and clearly; and
f. co-operate and contribute as a team member/leader.
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
(I)
This subject aims at providing an in-depth exploration of the challenges,
techniques, and technologies associated with the fashion retailing information
systems in a competitive environment. The subject focuses on real case
analysis from a management information systems (MIS) perspective and
students are required to study, analyze, and explore the managerial issues for
fashion retail information systems with a critical mind.
Concepts and Principles of Fashion Retail Information Systems
Different types of information systems. Classifications schemes. Core
dimesnions in fashion retail information systems.
(II) Information Technology Infrastructure
Managing software and hardware assets. The importance of network.
(III)
Enterprise Systems in Fashion Retailing
ERP systems, supply chain management systems, collaborative
commerce.
(IV)
Change Management in Fashion Retail Information Systems
Business process re-engineering. Systems development cycle. System
development methodology. Project management.
(V)
Understanding Business Value of Fashion Retail Information
Systems
Project evaluation. Engineering economics. Cash flow analysis. Meanvariance analysis. Scoring model.
(VI)
Information Systems Security and Control in Fashion Retailing
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System vulnerability and risk. Reliability analysis. Disruption
management.
(VII) Managing Information Systems for International
Retailers
Information management. Strategic partnerships.
Fashion
(VIII) Contemporary Issues in Fashion Retail Information Systems
A discussion on the latest developments and hot topics in fashion retail
information systems.
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
Assessment
Methods in
Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Since the subject focuses on real case analysis from a management
information systems (MIS) perspective, students need to participate in class
discussions, both in lectures and tutorials. Students are also required to
examine contemporary issues in the areas of fashion retail information
systems, and have group discussions in tutorials. Guided readings will be
suggested for private study to complement the subject.
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
Intended subject learning outcomes to
weighting be assessed (Please tick as appropriate)
a
b
c
d
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1. Short
Assignments/Tests
25%
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2. Group Projects
25%
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3. Final Exam
50%
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Total
100%
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e
F
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Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the
intended learning outcomes:
Short assignments (including home-works, class-works, and tutorial
exercises), both individual and group-based, and tests are used to assess the
first four learning outcomes related to the professional knowledge on fashion
retail information systems.
A comprehensive group project, which includes case analysis and
presentation, is employed to assess four learning outcomes, including the two
generic outcomes d, e and f.
Student Study
Effort Expected
A final exam is used to test the students for their ability in achieving
outcomes a, b, c and d.
Class contact:
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Lecture
28 Hrs.
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Tutorial
14 Hrs.
Other student study effort:
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Assignments and reading
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66 Hrs.
Reading List and
References
Total student study effort
Book
Laudon, K., Laudon, J. (2010).
Edition, Prentice Hall,.
108 Hrs.
Management Information Systems, 11th
Cheng, T.C.E and T.M. Choi (2010). Innovative Quick Response Programs
in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Springer.
References
Choi, T.M. (2011). Fashion Supply Chain Management: Industry and
Business Analysis, IGI Global.
Diamond, E., (2005). Fashion Retailing: A Multi-Channel Approach, Prentice
Hall.
Haag, S., Cummings, M., McCubbrey, (2009). Management Information
Systems for the Information Age, McGraw Hill Irwin, 8th Edition.
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