Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8016
Title: IT Strategy
Long Title: IT Strategy
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to give students an understanding of the issues governing the strategic analysis of organisations IT strategy, from business planning considerations right through to IS strategic planning. Students will examine business cases in IS strategic planning .
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the determinants of global strategies and international advantage as compared to Irish competitiveness.
LO2 Examine the determinants of smooth strategic change and the optional use of outsourcing from a IT strategic perspective.
LO3 Analyse the role of IS in Strategic Planning and the corporate value of aligning Information Systems strategy with the Business Strategy.
LO4 Appraise the ethical and social impact of Information Systems
LO5 Analyse and assess case studies.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Students should have already studied an introduction to Business Management module so as to be aware of the basics of organisational management and management functions.The student should have studied Strategic Business Management in Semester One.
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Global Strategies and International Advantage versus Irish Competitive
Terminology of International Business, Competitive Advantage, The drivers of Globalisation. Irish Competitiveness. Opportunites and Threats to Ireland and Irish Business. E-Globalisaton. The Global environment, Business Drivers and Challenges. The development of IT strategies for a Global perspective.
Managing IT Strategic Change
The concept of change, strategic change, success and failure, resistance to change, change and individuals, the use of consultants. The development of a IT strategic change process.
Corporate IT Strategy, Outsourcing & IS Support
Corporate and Business Strategy. Integration between Business Strategy and IS Strategy. The relationship between Organisations and Information Systems. Strategic Information Systems. Business models and strategies in the Internet Era. Requirements for effective IS Planning. Reasons for linking IS and Corporate Plans. Business Process Redesign. Outsourcing the IT function of an organisation. The benefits, challenges, strengths and weaknesses of outsourcing.
Ethical and Social Impact of Information Systems
Understanding ethical and social issues. Ethics in an Information Society, Privacy and Freedom in an Information Society. A Corporate Code of Ethics. EStrategies for tough economic times. Corporate Social Networking. Green IT.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Students will be given a short answer exam.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will be given two essay type questions, worth 35% where they will be asked to critically evaluate and research concepts taught during the lectures and then asked to give examples of where these concepts can be seen used in organisations or industry sectors.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture will consist of analyzing each topic area and examining relevant case studies. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students will be referred to Readings recommended by the lecturer to reinforce lecture material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture will consist of analyzing each topic area and examining relevant case studies. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students will be referred to Readings recommended by the lecturer to reinforce lecture material Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Lynch. (2021), Strategic Management, Ninth. Sage Publications Limited, p.832, [ISBN: 9781529758245].
  • Bernard Burnes. (2017), Managing Change, Seventh. Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781292156040].
  • Peter High. (2014), Implementing World Class IT Strategy [electronic book], A Wiley Brand, San Francisco, CA, [ISBN: 9781118634080].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Charles W. L. Hill,Melissa A. Schilling. (2023), Strategic Management: Theory and Cases, 12th. Cengage Learning, Boston, MA, p.0, [ISBN: 9780357716625].
  • Peppard, Joe & Ward, John. (2016), The Strategic Management of Information Systems : Building a Digital Strategy, 4th. John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, [ISBN: 9780470034675].
  • Tiernan, S., Morley, M., & Foley, E.,. (2013), Modern Management - Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, Fourth. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
  • Michael F. Corbett. (2004), The Outsourcing Revolution, Kaplan Publishing, p.256, [ISBN: 9780793192144].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Business Journal. Miscellaneous Articles.
  • Science Direct. Miscellaneous, The Journal of Strategic Information Systems.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBTCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications 2 Mandatory
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 8 Mandatory