School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

ECS508U Business Information Systems

Module code: ECS508U

Credits: 15
Semester: SEM2

This module is designed to provide you with a broad introduction to the area of information systems in business. Although it discusses technical aspects, its main focus is on the organisational, managerial, social and ethical aspects around the design and implementation of Information Systems in organisations. 

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to information systems
  • Types of information system
  • Uses of Information systems
  • Information systems in e-commerce and e-business
  • Information system design and development
  • Information Systems within and between organisations
  • Case studies of business information systems
  • The human factor in information systems
  • Legal and ethical issues in Information systems

Level: 5