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MN22161: Information systems and operations management

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: EXCB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Closed-book written examination (EXCB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
  • Gain an understanding of the role and practice of information systems and operations as part of an organisation.
  • Develop conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of information systems and operations in all organisations.
  • Conduct informed discussion and analysis of operations-related concepts such as management, design, improvement, and organisation.
  • Develop a critical awareness of current issues and frameworks in information systems and operations management.



Synopsis: Learn the decisions managers need to make about information systems and operations management. You will explore conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of information systems and operations in all organisations, including both the private and the public sectors.

Content: This unit covers fundamental topics around information systems and operations management. Likely topics include: Information and Communication Technologies Data Resource Management Planning and Building Information Systems Information Systems in Organisations Designing and Managing Processes Location, Layout and Flow Planning and Control Capacity and Quality Management

Course availability:

MN22161 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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