INMR91-Business Informatics

Module Provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Kecheng Liu
Email: k.liu@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

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

Aims:

To develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, structure and function of information in the business domains. To build a knowledge foundation in business organisation, processes and operations that are supported by information technologies and systems. To gain knowledge of information requirements and presentation, working alongside the users and subject specialists, to support their business functions. To acquire the ability of planning, implementing and evaluating IT based solutions with due consideration of ethical and professional grounds.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On the completion of the course, the students will be able to: 

• understand the underpinning theory and methodology of information systems and information management; 


• appreciate principles of business informatics, organisation, processes and models;  


• identify the user requirements and suitable IT systems solutions; 


• Perform analysis and design of a systems solution using appropriate technologies. 


• Enhance students’ understanding of ethical issues and of the roles and responsibilities as individuals to support organisational activities which encourage positive outcomes and results in a fairer and inclusive society. 

Additional outcomes:

In-depth understanding of information and its effective use in all types of companies such as small, medium and large enterprises, and impact of emerging technologies during and after the digital transformation.  

Outline content:

• 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 e-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. 

Global context:

This module lays a foundation for all students who embark on a cross-disciplinary course whereas subjects such as business, management, innovation and technology are involved.  

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed; but will focus largely on lectures, in-class practical, group work and independent supported learning.  

Handouts and a module guide will be provided to students in the beginning of the course. 

Summative assessment- Examinations:

One examination of 2 hours, in the end of Autumn Term. 

Students will sit a paper that will constitute 70% of the overall assessment. The examination will mainly test the theoretical aspects of the module. 

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

An essay as group coursework will be assessed which takes up 30% of the overall assessment. 

Number and length of assignments and in-class tests, and if available, the submission date for each assignment (expressed as a week of a specific Term): 

One group coursework, 4,500 words (week 10) 

Formative assessment methods:

Course participation, and contribution to the in-class discussion.  

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy “Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes”, which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf 

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late: 

where the piece of work is submitted 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 for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days; 

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded. 

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf 

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. 

Assessment requirements for a pass:

Students will be required to obtain a mark of 50% overall based on the coursework and examination. 

Reassessment arrangements:

A resit examination of 3 hours (weighted 100% for the reassessment of the module).

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023