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Business Information System

1) Programme : BCOM in Business Administration


2) Department : Foundational Studies
3) Module Title : Business Information Systems
4) Module Code : ICT-215
5) Module Duration : Semester
6) Lecture Hours per week :3
7) Tutorial hours per week :1
8) Module credits : 10
9) Method of Assessment : Module work 40%
: Final Examination 60%
10) Prerequisites : Computer Applications
11) Co-requisite : None

12) Aim of the Module


To instill in scholars the skills that will enable them understand the application of
information systems used by enterprises in modern times.
13) Intended Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this Module, students will be able to:


a) Explain basic information systems used in enterprises
b) Identify different aspects of the management of the IT Business function and justification
c) Distinguish different types of BIS and explain their key characteristics
d) Link technology with business strategies;
e) Select appropriate software for provision of business solutions;
f) Critique role of e-commerce as source of competitive advantage;
g) Design ethical, security and social control systems in information age era.

14) Topics of study

a) Introduction
 Definition of an BIS(EIS), its configuration
 Types of EIS (BIS) opportunities
 Benefits or challenges of computerization

b. Information Systems Structure


 Software
 Hardware

c. BIS Management
 Acquisition of Business Information Systems
 Maintenance of Business Information Systems
 Security and Control eggs firewalls, equipment replacement,
ICT policy

d. Information environment
o Information processing – transaction processing, batch and real-time
processing;
o Databases and Database Management Systems;
o Enterprise Resource Planning;
o REA Models;
o Electronic Commerce.

e. System development
 Structured System Analysis and Design Management and organizational
strategy;
l Project Management;
l Gap Analysis.

f. Information technology strategy and business strategy


i. Knowledge management – data warehouses and mines;
ii. Supply Chain Management and information technology;
iii. Business Process Re-engineering and information technology;
iv. Global Strategy and information technology.

g. Information security and ethical considerations


 Threats to information systems;
 Information security and applicable control systems;
 Ethical considerations in information systems.

h. Other matters in information technology


 Expert Systems;
 Data Protection Act;
 Business plan in context of information technology.

15) Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, assignments, tutorials, presentations and group work

1) Prescribed Texts

Evans A. (2015). Introduction to computers. Pearson: New Jersey

Gordon J et al (2013). Our digital world. Paradigm publication: St Paul

Sharp H. (2019). Interaction design: beyond human-computer interaction: New York: John

Wiley& sons:
17) Recommended Texts

Bocij, P Greasely, A and Hickie, S (2015) Business Information Systems: Technology,


development and management for the e-business (5th Ed).London: Pearson Education
Limited
Driscoll T. (2009). Computer studies and Information technology: McMillan: New York.

Gelinas, U.J., Richard. R. B. Wheeler, R., and Hill, M.C (2017) Accounting Information
Systems 11th Edition, South-Western Cengage Learning, Ohio, USA;
Hardcastle, E (2011) Business Information Systems Ventus Publishing
Laudon K (2013).Essentials of management information systems (10th Ed). Boston: Pearson
O’Leary, T.J (2011). Microsoft Office 2010. New York: McGraw-Hill

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