Information Resources Management
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Information Resources Management
This course explains how organisations can lever the power of information to deliver value to customers through improved products or services and by innovative use of information technology.
The course has three purposes. The first is that you understand the strategic role of information resources for organisations.
The second is that you become aware of current information technologies and that you develop a critical awareness of their roles and potential.
The third is that you become an intelligent contributor to the management and development of innovations in information resources within your organisation.
Modules
Unit 1: Strategic Role of Information Technology
Introduction
Objectives
Managing in the Information Age
Information Systems in Organisations
Strategic Impact of IT
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 2: Digital Networks and Digital Business
Introduction
Objectives
Networked Computing
The Internet
Groups, Group Working and Groupware
Electronic Commerce
Values and Ethics
Summary
Unit 3: Organisational Transformation
Introduction
Objectives
Process Innovation
Business Transformation
Enterprise Resource Planning
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 4: Management Support Systems, Information Resources, and Corporate Knowledge
Introduction
Objectives
Management Support Systems
Information Resources for Managing
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 5: Planning Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Business and Information Systems Planning
Information Requirements Analysis
IT Architectures
Economics of Systems Development
Summary
Unit 6: Developing and Managing Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Modern approaches to systems development
Prototyping
Object-orientation
Alternatives to acquiring new systems
Systems security
Summary
Further reading
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Course Text
For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:
Information Technology for Management: Making Connections for Strategic Advantage (1999), Efraim Turban, Ephraim McLean, and James Wetherbe, second edition, New York: John Wiley.
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Information Resources Management.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
Information Resources Management
This course explains how organisations can lever the power of information to deliver value to customers through improved products or services and by innovative use of information technology.
The course has three purposes. The first is that you understand the strategic role of information resources for organisations.
The second is that you become aware of current information technologies and that you develop a critical awareness of their roles and potential.
The third is that you become an intelligent contributor to the management and development of innovations in information resources within your organisation.
Modules
Unit 1: Strategic Role of Information Technology
Introduction
Objectives
Managing in the Information Age
Information Systems in Organisations
Strategic Impact of IT
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 2: Digital Networks and Digital Business
Introduction
Objectives
Networked Computing
The Internet
Groups, Group Working and Groupware
Electronic Commerce
Values and Ethics
Summary
Unit 3: Organisational Transformation
Introduction
Objectives
Process Innovation
Business Transformation
Enterprise Resource Planning
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 4: Management Support Systems, Information Resources, and Corporate Knowledge
Introduction
Objectives
Management Support Systems
Information Resources for Managing
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 5: Planning Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Business and Information Systems Planning
Information Requirements Analysis
IT Architectures
Economics of Systems Development
Summary
Unit 6: Developing and Managing Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Modern approaches to systems development
Prototyping
Object-orientation
Alternatives to acquiring new systems
Systems security
Summary
Further reading
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Course Text
For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:
Information Technology for Management: Making Connections for Strategic Advantage (1999), Efraim Turban, Ephraim McLean, and James Wetherbe, second edition, New York: John Wiley.
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Information Resources Management.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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