Information is the most valuable resource that an organisation possesses. The effective gathering, protection, analysis, processing and dissemination of information is vital to the success of any organisation. As globalisation and the 24-hour economy develops and increases, organisations must ensure that their information systems are reliable, efficient and able to cope with rapid change. This unit introduces students to
the importance of information to organisations. They will examine how systems can be used to support core business functions and enable organisations to be more productive and competitive in the global marketplace.
The aim of this course is to enhance students’ understanding of contemporary business information technology (IT) systems and how organisations develop and continuously review their IT strategy in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage. Students will explore the areas of business that benefit from the support of IT systems and how organisations are using IT as a driver for business improvement.
By the end of this course, students will be able to critically analyse the application of current and future technologies and suggest best solutions for an organisation.
