Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ISE456
Subject Title
Managing Information Systems
Credit Value
3
Level
4
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
This subject will enable students to
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
1.
examine how information systems are used as a strategic asset to improve
competitive advantage and to change organizational processes;
2.
understand how to plan information systems strategy and develop
information systems;
3.
manage information systems and end-user computing.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to
a.
understand the roles of information systems and their potential to impact
on strategic business planning;
b.
understand how information system strategic directions can be integrated
with an organization’s business and strategic planning;
c.
plan information system strategy and develop an information system;
d.
be aware of
development;
e.
manage information systems and end-user computing.
1.
Business Strategies with Information Systems
issues
in
information
systems
planning
and
Business strategy concepts; Strategic role of information systems;
Information systems strategy and its implications; Establishing effective
processes; Application of strategic information systems to enterprise
2.
Information Systems Planning and Development
Information system auditing; Information system and technology
infrastructure analysis; Information systems planning: information,
systems, resources, and technology; Information system design;
Approaches in building information systems; System development cycle;
In-house versus IS outsourcing; Project management and risk analysis;
Success and failure factors; Software vendor selection and processes
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3.
Managing Information Systems
Data and network management; Legal and ethical issues; Security control
and management; Managing firm infrastructure and enterprise systems.
Managing IS departments and end user-computing; Managing
international information systems; Organizational change and knowledge
management
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
A mixture of lectures, tutorial exercises, projects, and case studies are used to
deliver the various topics in this subject, some of which are covered in a
problem-based format and exercises to enhance learning objectives. Others will
be covered through directed study in order to enhance the students’ ability of
“learning to learn.” Some case studies, largely based on business and industrial
experience, are used to integrate these topics and thereby demonstrate to
students how the various principles and techniques are inter-related and how
they apply in real-life situations. The assignments are designed to facilitate
teaching students to plan information system strategy and develop information
system.
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
weighting
1. Laboratory work
20%
2. In-class
Assignment
10%
3. Individual
Assignment
10%
4. Quiz
30%
5. Group Project
30%
Total
100%
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Laboratory work and the group project are designed to assess students’
understanding of the functions and structure of information systems, and the
management skills in managing information systems.
The assignments and quiz are designed to assess students’ knowledge of
different plans and strategies involved in designing and developing an
information system.
Student Study
Effort Expected
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Class contact:
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Lectures
21 Hrs.
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Tutorial/Laboratory work
18 Hrs.
Other student study effort
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Self-learning and practice for laboratory
work
20 Hrs.
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Self-learning and practice for project
23 Hrs.
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Assignment and quiz preparation
25 Hrs.
Total student study effort
Reading List and
References
107 Hrs
1.
Boddy, D, Boonstra, A & Kennedy G 2005, Managing Information
Systems: An Organisational Perspective, New York: Prentice Hall
2.
McNurlin, B.C. & Sprague R.H. 2006, Information Systems Management
in Practice, 7th edn, Upper Saddle River N.J: Prentice Hall
3.
McLeod, R. & Schell, G. 2007, Management Information Systems, 10th
edn, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall
4.
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. 2006, Management Information Systems:
Managing The Digital Firm, 9th edn, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice
Hall
5.
O'Brien, J.A. 2005, Management Information Systems: Managing
Information Technology in the Networked Enterprise, Irwin, Chicago
6.
Bronzite, M. 2000, System Development: a Strategic Framework,
Springer, London, Hong Kong
7.
Fitzgerald, B., Russo, N.L. & Stolterman, E. 2002, Information Systems
Development: Methods in Action, Berkshire: McGraw-Hill
8.
Fortune, J. & Peters, G. 2005, Information Systems: Achieving Success by
Avoiding Failure, Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley
9.
Hall, J.A. 2000, Information Systems Auditing and Assurance, South
Western College, Cincinnati, Ohio
10. Kirikova, M., 2002, Information Systems Development: Advances in
Methodologies, Components, and Management, New York: Kluwer
Academic /Plenum Publishers
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