Information Resources Management
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Information Resources Management
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Description
This course explains how organisations can lever the power of information to deliver value to customers through improved products or services and by innovative use of information technology.
The course has three purposes. The first is that you understand the strategic role of information resources for organisations.
The second is that you become aware of current information technologies and that you develop a critical awareness of their roles and potential.
The third is that you become an intelligent contributor to the management and development of innovations in information resources within your organisation.
Syllabus
Unit 1: Strategic Role of Information Technology
Introduction
Objective…
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This course explains how organisations can lever the power of information to deliver value to customers through improved products or services and by innovative use of information technology.
The course has three purposes. The first is that you understand the strategic role of information resources for organisations.
The second is that you become aware of current information technologies and that you develop a critical awareness of their roles and potential.
The third is that you become an intelligent contributor to the management and development of innovations in information resources within your organisation.
Syllabus
Unit 1: Strategic Role of Information Technology
Introduction
Objectives
Managing in the Information Age
Information Systems in Organisations
Strategic Impact of IT
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 2: Digital Networks and Digital Business
Introduction
Objectives
Networked Computing
The Internet
Groups, Group Working and Groupware
Electronic Commerce
Values and Ethics
Summary
Unit 3: Organisational Transformation
Introduction
Objectives
Process Innovation
Business Transformation
Enterprise Resource Planning
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 4: Management Support Systems, Information Resources, and Corporate Knowledge
Introduction
Objectives
Management Support Systems
Information Resources for Managing
Summary
References
Further Reading
Unit 5: Planning Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Business and Information Systems Planning
Information Requirements Analysis
IT Architectures
Economics of Systems Development
Summary
Unit 6: Developing and Managing Information Systems
Introduction
Objectives
Systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Modern approaches to systems development
Prototyping
Object-orientation
Alternatives to acquiring new systems
Systems security
Summary
Further reading
Sample Course Materials
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Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Information Resources Management Diploma
Information Resources Management Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 4 Information Resources Management Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 4 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 4 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 90 hrs.
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