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MODULE TITLE	ITMB Case Studies	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ECMM418	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Simon McGinnes (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	12

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	12

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The development and management of large-scale IT systems, such as the NHS patient record system, is a difficult and often high profile undertaking. This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of the technical and management implications for organisations of planning, designing, acquiring, implementing and using large-scale IT systems. Cases will be presented through traditional and guest lectures and through student presentations; these presentations will also allow you to develop your independent research skills. You will also undertake a substantial team project as part of this module to reinforce your understanding of implementation issues and team working skills.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The ITMB Case Studies module aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of the technical and management implications for organisations of planning, designing, acquiring, implementing and using large- scale IT systems.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 demonstrate an understanding of the challenges associated with planning, designing, acquiring, implementing and using large scale IT systems in the public and private sectors;
2 show an appreciation of the decision making processes associated with the implementation and management of IT-based systems;
3 explain the importance of IT systems in large organisations and the context in which they operate;
4 identify opportunities for IT within a business and determine the cost/benefit to the company of implementing such a system.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
5 work as part of a team, assigning roles to each member according to skill-set;
6 develop plans for the implementation of IT systems in an organisation.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
7 work effectively as a member of a team to research and plan solutions to challenging IT problems;
8 critically evaluate the management and implementation of existing IT systems;
9 concisely present information in a semi-formal setting.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Selected suitable case studies (will be updated each year).

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	20.00	Guided Independent Study	130.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	10	Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	10	Tutorials
Guided independent study	30	Individual assessed work
Guided independent study	100	Private study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Team project review	30 minutes per meeting approx 3 in total	1, 5, 7, 9	Oral

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	50	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	50

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Team case study presentation and handout	25	30 minutes, 2-3 pages	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9	Individual marksheet
Implemtation planning exercise	25	3,000 word report	1,2,5,6,7	Individual marksheet
Written Examination - closed book	50	2 hours	1,2,3,8,9	Oral, on request

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-reassessment
As above	Examination	All	Ref/def Assessment Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Examination 100%

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic Reading:

Other articles will be recommended depending on the case studies chosen.

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Other Resources:

Module notes given by lecturer(s)

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	Medhi Khosrow-Pour	Cases on Information Planning, Desgin and Implementation (Cases on Information Technology Series)		Idea Group Publishing	2006	978-1599044095	[Library]
Set	Efraim Tuban, Linda Volonino, Ephraim McLean, James Wetherbe	Information Technology for Management, Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy	7th Edition	John Wiley and Sons	2009	978-0470400326	[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	7	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Friday 09 January 2015	LAST REVISION DATE	Tuesday 14 July 2015

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Case study; team; presentation; management; IT systems.

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ECMM418 - ITMB Case Studies (2015)