MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development

1. Introducing information systems development
2. IS project definition and assessment
3. Analysis of the current information system
4. Design of new information systems - I
5. Design of new information systems - II
6. Database design and construction
7. Information systems construction and implementation
8. Developing successful information systems

The unit aims to:
- introduce hard and soft issues that affect the successful development and implementation of information systems in developing and transitional economies
- provide training and critical examination of the steps and various tools and techniques required to analyse, design and implement information systems
- examine the role of social and human factors and participative techniques in information systems development
- provide the opportunity to put analysis and design skills into practice

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

• Describe different approaches to the introduction of new IS
• Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques of systems analysis and design, relevant to the context of developing/transitional countries
• Analyse and design a prototype information system
• Plan and recommend the implementation of an information system

Each face-to-face 3-hr lecture session includes lecture presentation, case study material, student group activities and exercises, and group discussion. Tutorials are optional and provide further practical exercises and case studies. Additionally, students are expected to engage with e-learning materials provided via VLE to support learning. These include lecture slides and exercises, extensive session notes, model solutions to exercises, links to research papers and websites, etc.

The course is highly participative, encouraging students to share knowledge and experience. It is also practical, encouraging students to apply tools, techniques and theory to real-world case studies, with a particular emphasis on developing country contexts.

• link theory to real-world practice
• critically analyse ISD methodologies and techniques

• apply IS analysis and design skills, using a variety of tools and techniques
• apply sensitivity to human and practical issues in IS development and introduction.
• utilise user participation skills

• group working
• discussion and debating skills
• literature reviewing

• Written assignment (formative)
• Group Presentation (100 words)
• Four online tests (500 words)
• Individual essay (2,400 words)

Group feedback, and online feedback.

Bocij, P., Greasley, A. & Hickie, S. (2015) Business Information Systems: Technology, Development, and Management. (5th Edition). Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.

Heeks, R. (2006) Implementing and Managing eGovernment: An International Text, London: Sage

Laudon K.C. & Laudon J.P. (2016) Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 14th ed. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.

GDI Programmes on which course unit is offered:
MSc ICT4D(core), MSc MIS(core), MSc HRM, MSc OCD