School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

MN50192 Information systems implementation

Credits: 6

Level: Masters

Semester: 2

Assessment: ES70CW30

Requisites:

Aims: To introduce the students to IS implementation in a variety of contexts (theory and practice), using a multitude of technologies and exposing an array of issues.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
* Identify a range of commonly used approaches to understanding IS implementations both in theory and in practice
* Critique and evaluate IS implementations drawing on a wealth of experiences.
Skills:
* Linking theory with practice
* Conducting a practical research project of an IS implementation (design as well as implementation)
* Interpersonal communication
* Presentation Skills
* Interviewing Skills
* Empirical research skills.
Content:
* Introduction to IS implementation
* Approaches to Understanding IS implementations
* IS implementation in a cross-cultural context
* IS implementation in a global context
* Public sector IT projects
* Technology and IS implementations
* IT and the Community
* Guest speaker - Sam Cappleman, HP
* IS Implementation issues.

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