MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development

This module offers participants knowledge on issues for being a hybrid IS manager, including IS strategy, project planning, resourcing IS projects, HR issues in IS management, risk management, and project monitoring and evaluation.

• learn about a range of IS project management issues emerging from the beginning to the end of an IS project cycle
• develop a range of skills needed in IS project management, including practical skills (Microsoft Project ) and social skills (negotiation, networking, managing suppliers and clients)

• knowledge of a range of IS project management issues
• practical and social skills needed in IS project management
• understanding of the challenges facing IS project management in developing and transitional economies 

Lecture, lab practice of using Microsoft Management

• Written assignment (2,700 words)
• Oral assessment/presentation

In each session, the first and last 10 minutes are for Q&A. Feedbacks will also be via emails and meeting appointments.

' Bocij, P. et al (2003) Business Information Systems (2/e), Harlow, Pearson.
- Choi, H. & Choi, H. (2003) An exploratory study and design of cross-cultural impacts of information systems management, Journal of Global Information Management, 11(2).
- Heeks, R.B. (2006) Implementing and Managing eGovernment, Sage Publications, London
- Patching, K. & Chatham, R. (2000) Corporate Politics for IT Managers, Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Robson, W. (1997) Strategic Management and Information Systems (2nd Edition), London, Financial Times.
- Willcocks, L. et al. (1997) Managing IT as a Strategic Resource, Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill.
- Yeates, D. & Cadle, J. (2001) Project Management for Information Systems (3rd Edition), London, Pitman Publishing.