Module Code: |
H9STICT |
Long Title
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Strategic ICT & eBusiness Implementation
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Title
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Strategic ICT & eBusiness Implementation
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 9 |
EQF Level: |
7 |
EHEA Level: |
Second Cycle |
Module Author: |
COLETTE DARCY |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Appraise the different roles Information and Communications Technology (ICT) plays as a macro environmental feature, and as part of the capabilities of the firm, in a business context |
LO2 |
Determine the value that information and communications technology provide to the firm and the customer when organisational processes take place over a digital platform, and the implications for sustainable competitive advantage |
LO3 |
Develop a reflective approach to analyse and evaluate organisational change situations related to the adoption of eBusiness practices |
LO4 |
Assess the implications of adopting, and not adopting, eBusiness practices in their own professional setting, for their organisation and for the role they play in it |
LO5 |
Critically analyse the architecture and environment in which E-Business operates |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Technology and Organisational Transformation
• How technology transforms business and business processes.
• Technology providing value-based competitive advantage.
• The value of information.
• The power of analytics.
• Technology relevance across the value chain
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Technology and Business Model ch
• Business process improvement through technology.
• Role of technology in lean and agile manufacturing/services.
• Role of technology in supply chain improvement.
• Mass customisation made possible.
• E-Business. CRM, ERP, Decision systems
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Globalisation and IT in International Business
• Information needs and flows.
• Information technology in the globally outsourced firm.
• Managing information technology globally
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Making the IT investment
• Developing an IT strategy.
• Assessing current strategy.
• Guidelines for IT investment.
• Financial models (NPV etc).
• Evaluating and choosing technology.
• Evaluating on-premise, outsourced, cloud based options.
• Total cost of ownership frameworks.
• Scalability and future-proofing.
• Buying application packages. Licensing models
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Implementation / Deployment
• Developing implementation strategies.
• The role and management of implementation teams.
• Project planning and control.
• Choosing external partners and managing the relationship.
• Organisational change management.
• Managing risk/costs. Structuring and managing the IT function on an on-going basis
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment (0200) |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learning objectives 1-5 are reached in two stages. First course content is reviewed, discussed and worked out in the form of a framework to solve a real-life business situation. Secondly, that formulation work is applied to the problem and a solution is presented, consolidating the learning. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Delivered in block format |
30 |
Per 15 week block |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
95 |
Per 15 week block |
6.33 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Delivered in block format |
30 |
Per 15 week block |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
95 |
Per 15 week block |
6.33 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Turban, E. & King, D.. (2012), Electronic Commerce (Global Edition), 7th. Pearson Education.
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Lucas, H.. (2010), The Management of Information Technology: Strategic Decision Making for Managers, John Wiley & Sons.
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Laudon, K. & Laudon, J. (2015), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 14th Ed. Pearson Education.
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Chaffey, D. (2015), Digital Business and e-Commerce Management, 6th Ed. Pearson Education.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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