This module was offered in 2015-16, and will not be offered in 2016-17.

Aims

The aims of this module are:

  • To develop an understanding of various important factors in the adoption and usage of information and communications technologies in organisations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should:

  • Understand the role of cloud computing as an IT provisioning model for organisations, including motivations and drivers for adoption.
  • Be familiar with of a variety of cloud computing service models and technologies.
  • Understand the importance of responsive web for organisations.
  • Be familiar with key technologies and design considerations for responsive web.
  • Understand how IT can support the information needs of an organisation, including capturing, storing and manipulating data, and how data can be used to support decision making processes.
  • Understand the benefits and potential issues of social media for businesses and organisations.
  • Be familiar with techniques and tools for social media management.

Syllabus

  • Cloud computing
  • Responsive web
  • Dealing with data
  • Social media in the organisation

Compulsory Elements

This module has the following compulsory elements in addition to those common to all sub-Honours modules (tutorials, mark of 4 in each assessment component).

  • Attend and participate in presentation sessions.

Module Delivery

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Last Published: 02 Apr 2024.