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The module aims to introduce you to the field of information systems and the digital aspects of management in contemporary organisations.

You will be introduced to the key definitions and conceptualisations of information systems and digital technologies. The distinction between data, information and knowledge will be outlined, and recent trends such as big data and artificial intelligence will be discussed and put into context. The components of an information system, types of systems and technologies, success dimensions, and different perspectives on digital practices and business processes will be considered, along with the processes and methods by which systems are developed and the challenges involved in doing so.

The Information Systems discipline and related research fields are examined, and you will reflect on how research themes in these subject areas have over time varied from the study of the development, use and management of these systems within their traditional organisational boundaries to the wider societal impact and sustainable development implications of information and communication technologies. By addressing business applications of information technology and key aspects of developing, managing, evaluating and working with information systems in an organisational or societal setting, the module will help you gain a better understanding of the areas studied in the Digital Strategy and Information Systems (DSIS) MSc programme and be able to position specific work in this area against its broader context.

The module aims to introduce you to the fields of information systems and the digital aspects of management in contemporary organisations.

You will be introduced to the key definitions and conceptualisations of information systems. The distinction between data, information and knowledge will be outlined, and new trends such as big data will be discussed and put into context. The components of an information system, information quality dimensions, and different perspectives on digital practices and business processes will be considered.

Information systems and related research fields are then examined and you will reflect on how research themes in these subject areas have over time varied from the study of the development, use and management of these systems within their traditional organisational boundaries to the wider societal impact of information and communication technologies or their role in globalisation, development, etc. The module addresses business applications of information technology, managing and evaluating information systems, systems development, and aspects of working with information systems in an organisational or societal setting. By the end of the module, you will have a background understanding of the areas studied in the Digital Strategy and Information Systems (DSIS) MSc programme and be able to position specific work in this area against its broader context.

The module aims to introduce you to the field of information systems and the digital aspects of management in contemporary organisations.

You will be introduced to the key definitions and conceptualisations of information systems and digital technologies. The distinction between data, information and knowledge will be outlined, and recent trends such as big data and artificial intelligence will be discussed and put into context. The components of an information system, types of systems and technologies, success dimensions, and different perspectives on digital practices and business processes will be considered, along with the processes and methods by which systems are developed and the challenges involved in doing so.

The Information Systems discipline and related research fields are examined, and you will reflect on how research themes in these subject areas have over time varied from the study of the development, use and management of these systems within their traditional organisational boundaries to the wider societal impact and sustainable development implications of information and communication technologies. By addressing business applications of information technology and key aspects of developing, managing, evaluating and working with information systems in an organisational or societal setting, the module will help you gain a better understanding of the areas studied in the Digital Strategy and Information Systems (DSIS) MSc programme and be able to position specific work in this area against its broader context.

The purpose of this module is to equip students with a useful grounding in digital strategy and information systems (IS) management. After introducing the characteristics and concepts of systems and IS, the module will provide an overview of strategic planning for IS, and also the important issue of the integration of digital strategies with business objectives. Particular attention will then be paid to the digital frameworks that are available to assist managers in IS strategic analysis and help them understand the strategic impact of digital trends ranging from social media to cloud computing and big data. Issues surrounding the management of information technology (IT) projects, process improvement, organisational change, and IT outsourcing or offshoring are examined. The principles of digital privacy and data security are also considered.

The purpose of this module is to equip students with a useful grounding in digital strategy and information systems (IS) management. After introducing the characteristics and concepts of systems and IS, the module will provide an overview of strategic planning for IS, and also the important issue of the integration of digital strategies with business objectives. Particular attention will then be paid to the digital frameworks that are available to assist managers in IS strategic analysis and help them understand the strategic impact of digital trends ranging from social media to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Issues surrounding the management of information technology (IT) projects, process improvement, organisational change, and IT outsourcing or offshoring are examined. The principles of digital privacy and data security are also considered.

The purpose of this module is to equip students with a useful grounding in digital strategy and information systems (IS) management. After introducing the characteristics and concepts of systems and IS, the module will provide an overview of strategic planning for IS, and also the important issue of the integration of digital strategies with business objectives. Particular attention will then be paid to the digital frameworks that are available to assist managers in IS strategic analysis and help them understand the strategic impact of digital trends ranging from social media to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Issues surrounding the management of information technology (IT) projects, process improvement, organisational change, and IT outsourcing or offshoring are examined. The principles of digital privacy and data security are also considered.

The purpose of this module is to equip students with a useful grounding in digital strategy and information systems (IS) management. After introducing the characteristics and concepts of systems and IS, the module will provide an overview of strategic planning for IS, and also the important issue of the integration of digital strategies with business objectives. Particular attention will then be paid to the digital frameworks that are available to assist managers in IS strategic analysis and help them understand the strategic impact of digital trends ranging from social media to cloud computing and big data. Issues surrounding the management of information technology (IT) projects, process improvement, organisational change, and IT outsourcing or offshoring are examined. The principles of digital privacy and data security are also considered.

• The process of globalisation and international competition looking at the role of companies and markets in the United States, Germany, Japan, the Tiger economies and China. This provides context for developing an analysis of the response from British institutions.
• The organisational challenge – from the firm level to governmental response – within the British economy to increasing globalisation and associated restructuring associated with technological change.
• The evolution and conceptualisation of business models by business and the associated policy approaches.
• This module will also use archival documents to illustrate the decision making process associated with restructuring, financial analysis and strategy.

• The process of globalisation and international competition looking at the role of companies and markets in the United States, Germany, Japan, the Tiger economies and China. This provides context for developing an analysis of the response from British institutions.
• The organisational challenge – from the firm level to governmental response – within the British economy to increasing globalisation and associated restructuring associated with technological change.
• The evolution and conceptualisation of business models by business and the associated policy approaches.
• This module will also use archival documents to illustrate the decision making process associated with restructuring, financial analysis and strategy.

• The process of globalisation and international competition looking at the role of companies and markets in the United States, Germany, Japan, the Tiger economies and China. This provides context for developing an analysis of the response from British institutions.
• The organisational challenge – from the firm level to governmental response – within the British economy to increasing globalisation and associated restructuring associated with technological change.
• The evolution and conceptualisation of business models by business and the associated policy approaches.
• This module will also use archival documents to illustrate the decision making process associated with restructuring, financial analysis and strategy.