INMB32: Informatics in Organisations

Module code: INMB32

Module provider: Henley Business School

Credits: 20

Level: 7

When you'll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Professor Kecheng Liu, email: k.liu@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module helps the student understand the principles of informatics and effective management of information resource as business competitiveness. The module covers the underpinning theory and methodology of information management and systems; appreciate business principles, organisation, processes and models; identify the user requirements and suitable digital solutions; and perform analysis and design of a digital solution using appropriate technologies.

The module aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, structure and function of information as a resource in the business domains; to build a knowledge foundation in business organisation, processes and operations that are supported by digital solutions (e.g. information technologies and systems); to gain knowledge of information requirements and presentation, working alongside the users and subject specialists, to support their business functions; and to acquire the ability of planning, implementing and evaluating digital solutions.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. understand the underpinning theory and methodology of information management and systems

2. gain an understanding of strategic importance of technology enabled business processes, and document the design and management processes to implement the solutions effectively

3. identify, document, review and design complex digital solutions enabling business processes and activities that accomplish specific organisational goals 

4. apply broader technical knowledge combined with an understanding of the business context and its ever-changing nature, to deliver to the company’s business strategy

5. enhance students’ understanding of ethical issues and of the roles and responsibilities as individuals to support organisation’s activities which foster positive outcomes and results in a fairer and inclusive society.

Module content

• Study business principles, organisation, processes and models

• Identify the user requirements and possible digital solutions, perform analysis and design of a digital solution using appropriate technologies

• Understand the signs and types of signs (indices, icons and symbols) used in human communication and computer information systems, from semiotic and other relevant perspectives 

• Investigate the characteristics of organisational needs in the era of electronic enterprise and potential IT capabilities to support business objectives and functions

• Study the methods and techniques for alignment of business and IT strategies, business and IT planning, requirements analysis and implementation 

• Select appropriate theories, methods and techniques for the design and development of IT solutions.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed, including face-to-face and online study of course materials in forms of lectures, recommended readings and supplementary study papers and case studies. In-class practical, group work and independent supported learning will also be conducted. 
Handouts and a module guide will be provided to students in the beginning of the course.

Study hours

At least At least 14 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.     hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark; 
• where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Reassessment

Additional costs