MGMT6013 Managing Information System

How the assessment fits into the subject/course:

Manipulation and presentation of data in organisations is becoming increasingly important in the management of stakeholder expectations. The assessment in this subject allows students opportunities to explore the role of managing information systems, the impact of technological change on the management of information.

Assessment Linkages of Assessments 1 and 2:

Assessment 1 supports student in progressively building knowledge to support in the completion of Assessment 2 where students are asked to consider policy, identify risk in organisations taking into account legal, cultural and ethical issues in context.

Output/Deliverable and parameters of the assessment

• Students are expected to submit a report consisting of 3000 words for Assessment 2.

 RESOURCES TO BE PROVIDED:

• Access to IS and IT system reports databases

• An electronic library and reading guide is provided to all students including a range of etextbooks and journals available through online journal databases including EBSCO.

Learning Outcomes

 • Develop information security policies and controls that address potential threats and vulnerabilities and plan for business continuity, including continuity during a process of technological change.

• Analyse IS for compliance with ethical and legal frameworks, making recommendations on the use and application of data.