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IT SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: DIGITAL ENABLEMENT

Module code: MI6217
Credits: 10
Semester: 2
Department: BUSINESS
International:

	Overview
	The information resources, systems, and technology owned or available to the firm are an increasingly important set of assets for any organisation. However, in the context of IS management, are the knowledge and skills residing in employees or the employees of third-party vendors are more important. This course will look at what it means to be a �Digital� organisation, what this means in terms of the existing IT function within an organisation, and the changing relationship the IT function now has with the rest of the organisation. The module is designed for graduates who may not be familiar with foundational material in this subject area. A fundamental objective of the module is to develop participants' general understanding of IT capability maturity, skills, and capability improvement and to move beyond to: a) explore advanced content and b) understand the process and practice of applying their knowledge in specific contexts.

Overview

The information resources, systems, and technology owned or available to the firm are an increasingly important set of assets for any organisation. However, in the context of IS management, are the knowledge and skills residing in employees or the employees of third-party vendors are more important. This course will look at what it means to be a �Digital� organisation, what this means in terms of the existing IT function within an organisation, and the changing relationship the IT function now has with the rest of the organisation.

The module is designed for graduates who may not be familiar with foundational material in this subject area. A fundamental objective of the module is to develop participants' general understanding of IT capability maturity, skills, and capability improvement and to move beyond to: a) explore advanced content and b) understand the process and practice of applying their knowledge in specific contexts.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Apply the IT-Capability Maturity Framework; Design a capability improvement programme; Describe the dynamics of IT enablement in the organisation context; Explain the value of IT capability improvement; Maintain and Manage IT Capability Maturity; and Discuss contemporary issues in IT enablement and skills.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Students are permitted to repeat an element of the module should they fall below the Pass standard in their first attempt. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? Yes

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Business Department.

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IT SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: DIGITAL ENABLEMENT