<Module Code>: Management Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems
NFQ Level:
9
ECTS Credits:
5
to enable participants to acquire a critical strategic awareness of the role of
Information Communication Technology in the voluntary non-profit organisation and
their associated managerial responsibility.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
1. Describe the technological context of the contemporary non-profit organisation,
2. Explain the strategic role of ICT in the effective functioning and development of non-profit organisations,
3. Apply the steps in the strategic technology planning process and construct a technology plan for their
organisation,
4. Manage the practical and legal issues relevant to the management of IT in the non-profit organisation.
Associated Programme Outcomes:
Implement best practice in managing communication, and human resources, fund-raising, marketing, planning,
strategising and policy analysis in voluntary and community sector settings;
Apply critically management, , financial, and legal principles appropriate to the non-profit and voluntary sector to
questions and problems faced in management practice;
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Introduction to Non Profit Management Concepts
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Context
Management Information Systems,
Strategic Technology Planning
<Module Code>: Management Information Systems
Assessment Breakdown
One Assignment: Participants will present a Technology Initiative Plan for their organisations.
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Independent Learning
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Outcome
addressed
% of
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100%
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Hours
24
101
Total Workload 125
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Liberto, J.R.
Technology and Purpose: Data Systems and the Advancement of the Non-for
–Profit Organisation. New York: Writers Club Press, 2003
Cassidy, A.
A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning
London: St.Lucie Press, 1998
Harris, I. and Mianelli M
Information Technology for the Not-for-Profit Sector
London: ICSA Publishing Ltd. 2001
Komito, L.
The Information Revolution and Ireland: Prospects and Challenges
UCD Press, 2004
Hart, T., Greenfield, J. and Johnston, M., Non-Profit Internet Strategies: Best Practices for
Marketing, Communications and Fundraising
New Jersey: Wiley and Sons, 2005
Podolsky, J.,
Wired for Good: Strategic Technology Planning for Nonprofits
San Francisco: Wiley and Sons, 2003)
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