PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
NAME OF PROGRAMME:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA- INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Philosophy
The overall aim of the Graduate Level 6 Diploma Information Systems Management is to develop professionals who can understand the business challenges of an enterprise and conceive and manage solutions which are ICT dependent. This course is designed to produce graduates who will be able to integrate their ICT skills with their knowledge of business operations and environments to support an enterprise to achieve competitive advantage. Also the programme aims to educate and develop students in those broad and deep aspects of information systems concerned with their implementation in a wide variety of organisational environments. The focus is on the utilisation of technology by human beings in an information context. The programme regards information, `systems and `technology of equal importance and it emphasises the human aspects and human environment of information systems, examining the technology in the context of human activities and purposes.
Details of Institution
| Teaching Institution | School of Practical Accounting, United Kingdom |
| Address of Teaching Institution | 1 & 3 Kings Meadow
Osney Mead Oxford OX2 0DP |
Information on Award
| Final Award | Graduate Diploma- Information Systems Management |
| Programme Title | Graduate Diploma- Information Systems Management |
| LEVEL | 6 |
| Duration of Course | 15 Months |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must:
· Possess at minimum any related Associate Degree in the relevant field. · EDUQUAL Level 5 Diploma · RQF/QCF/NQF Level 5 Diploma · SCQF Level 8 Diploma · EQF/FHEQ Level 5 Diploma · Be at least 21 years of age |
| TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME (HOURS) | 2400 |
| CREDITS | 240 |
| Major pathways within the course – Where course can lead to different areas of emphasis | Completion of the course can encourage participants to pursue further studies into:
· MSc in Information Systems Management · Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Information Systems · Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| Targeted occupations for graduates | After completion of the course, graduates can serve in organisations in positions as:
· Information Systems Managers · ICT Consultant · Help Desk Manager · IT Support Manager |
Programme Aims
| The main aims of the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management are to: | · Give students an understanding of theories and principles that are imported from different disciplines to underpin the development and management of web based Information Systems. These theories/principles include cognitive psychology, legal and regulatory theory, ethics and professionalism, systems theory and organisational theory.
· Enable the students to recognise the centrality of Information Systems to business and to society at large through studying critically recent developments in Information Systems in Organisations. · Equip students with relevant knowledge and skills necessary to analyse and understand business, organisational, social, technical and regulatory issues relevant to the evaluation and management of information systems. · Develop an awareness of web-based information systems development and enable students to make informed choices on specific information systems technologies, methods and tools, in context (organisational type, scope and complexity). · Equip students with the technical skills necessary to develop and implement strategies for the introduction and management of information systems and knowledge management programmes. · Enable students to further their personal and professional development |
The Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this program, participants should be able to:
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· Comprehend and demonstrate the understanding of key information and business systems and their interrelationships.
· Analyse business environment issues that influence information systems development. · Interpret and apply proven management paradigms to a specific problem. · Evaluate critically contending information systems development strategies and practices. · Select and apply appropriate technology to design and deliver ICT related applications for an enterprise. · Demonstrate awareness, knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in a commercial or public sector environment. · Recognise the potential benefits of employing Information Systems and ICT within organisations. · Evaluate situations and solutions and make appropriate choices in relation to the use of information systems to solve business problems in a dynamic environment. |
Programme Structure and Requirements
| UNIT TITLE | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the key principles and practice of leadership This will enhance the individuals’ knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively engage in the role and responsibilities required of an effective team player and leader of a team; being proactive in innovation and improvement to inform strategy and business planning within the organisation. |
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| UNIT TITLE | PROJECT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit is to allow the learner to understand concepts of portfolio management and the associated features. The value of having a Project Management Office will also be examined and the stages of establishing and effective project management office will be considered. Learners will also examine the supply chain ecosystem and review IT frameworks appropriate for logistics and supply chain complexities. |
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| UNIT TITLE | QUALITY & RELIABILITY IN ENGINEERING |
| TQT(Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit is to teach the importance of quality as it’s relates to which performance of goods and services meets expectations, whereas the reliability is the probability that a system or component performs its intended function for a specified interval under stated conditions. This unit is about the design process that leads to reliable systems with built-in quality. It enables measurement of effectiveness and repeatability. The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of artefact quality, reliability, safety, and maintainability by measurement and planning. |
| UNIT TITLE | DATABASES |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills of database systems and how these systems are managed within a business or corporate environment. Learners will be able to make informed choices between vendor and open source platforms for database management systems, and design and develop a relational DBMS for a client using an open source platform. |
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| UNIT TITLE | CONTROL SYSTEMS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This unit is about the methodology used for the design and evaluation of control systems. The aim of this unit is to provide the knowledge and skills required to design and evaluate control systems relating to mechanical, manufacturing, and electrical engineering applications. |
| UNIT TITLE | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in managing information systems for organisations. Learners will examine how systems can be used to support core business functions, to drive business improvement, and to enable organisations to be more productive and competitive within the global marketplace. |
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| UNIT TITLE | DIGITAL FORENSICS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This unit is aims to educate the users and potential users of digital forensics and incident response teams, so that they better understand what these teams do and how their services can be better leveraged. Such users include executives, managers, regulators, legal practitioners, military and intelligence operators and investigators. In addition, not only does this course serve as a foundation for prospective digital forensics practitioners and incident responders, but it also fills in the gaps in fundamental understanding for existing digital forensics practitioners who are looking to take their capabilities to a whole new level. |
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| UNIT TITLE | BUSINESS AUTOMATION PROCESS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit in business process automation will teach students how to reduce human error by automating business process-related manual tasks, increasing speed and lowering the total cost of ownership by saving you time and effort. Adding intelligence, which is what SAP Intelligent Business Process Automation does, means automated decision making, which leads to additional savings through the reduction of analytical effort. |
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| UNIT TITLE | ETHICAL HACKING |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit is to teach students the process of finding vulnerabilities in a computer system to gain unauthorised access and perform malicious activities. These activities range from deleting system files to stealing sensitive information. However, hackers are often hired by renowned software companies to hack into their system/servers to find vulnerabilities and weak endpoints so that they can be fixed. This practice is followed by almost every software company to take precautionary measure against legitimate hackers who have malicious intent. |
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| UNIT TITLE | END USER SUPPORT |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This aim of this unit is designed for those candidates who are, or will be, in a position to make or influence decisions related to the selection, design and support of management information systems. |
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| UNIT TITLE | E-BUSINESS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | This unit aims to develop students’ abilities to analyse and evaluate e-business applications, as well as design e-business models. We focus on the strategic, managerial, operational and technical factors in the development of an organisation’s e-business competencies and capabilities. We investigate current business and technology trends including the individual, business and societal implications of e-business. The course makes extensive use of current case studies and gives students the opportunity to design new e-business models and applications. The world of business is undergoing a radical change. Trends in market place competition on one hand and the advent of the Web on the other hand, have created a brand new landscape within which business is conducted. e – Business enterprises conduct themselves using agile and flexible business models and processes, transform themselves continuously to meet challenges and opportunities, participate in opportunistic alliances and virtual organisations. |
| UNIT TITLE | WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of wireless communications with emphasis on cellular mobile systems. |
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| UNIT TITLE | CLOUD SERVICES |
| TQT (Hours) | 200 |
| UNIT AIM & SUMMARY | The aim of this unit is to teach students Cloud Computing using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet rather than a local server or a personal computer to store, manage and process data. With rapid changes in technology, Cloud computing has become the driving force of business in recent years and has impacted on nearly every aspect of the Information Technology landscape including data and analytics, information security and project management. |
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| End Point Assessment | Research Project |
| Description | A comprehensive research project encompassing all of the knowledge and skills gained throughout the duration of the programme. |
Information about Assessment Regulations
Completion of all assessments are mandatory in order to obtain an overall final grade for the unit. To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management, a student will be assessed and graded on all assessments. The use of any of the following Assessment Methods may be utilised in the individual assessments
- Online quizzes
- Course Assignments
- Self-study assignments
- Portfolio
