# STU45006 – Strategic Information Systems

**Source**: https://teaching.scss.tcd.ie/module/stu45006-strategic-information-systems/
**Parent**: https://teaching.scss.tcd.ie/integrated-computer-science/ics-year-4/

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| **Module Code** | STU45006 |
| **Module Name** | Strategic Information Systems |
| **ECTS Weighting****[**[1]**](#_ftn1)** | 10 ECTS |
| **Semester taught** | Semester 1 & 2 |
| **Module Coordinator/s** | Kieren Towey |
| **Academic Year** | 2026-2027 |

## Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

- On successful completion of this module, students will be able to;
- LO1  Understand the theoretical principles of strategies and its applications in Information Systems in society and the workplace;
- LO2  Describe requirements for implementing strategies in Information Systems;
- LO3  Recognise differences between strategies, tactics and operations in Information Systems;
- L04  Develop Strategic information Systems policies for real world problems.

## Module Content

The objective of this course is to introduce students to Strategic Information Systems in the workplace and society.  It examines how existing Strategic Information Systems as well as emerging, disruptive Information Systems can support improved organisational and societal performance. Additionally, discussion in class will focus on the increasing need for industry and society to develop information systems strategies and awareness regarding the design of these systems in order to understand the potential for change. The module will address unorthodox and non-traditional perspectives to develop critical thinking in a fast changing world.

## Teaching and learning Methods

Lectures, tutorials and guest lecturers.

## Assessment Details

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| **Assessment Component** | **Brief Description** | **Learning Outcomes Addressed** | **% of total** | **Week set** | Week Due |
| 1 Group assignment | project | all | 50 | First week | Last week |
| 1 individual assignment | essay | all | 50 | First week | Last week |

## Reassessment Details

Individual assignment 100%

## Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload

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| **Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by**: | **44 hours** |
| Lecture | 22 hours |
| Laboratory | 0 hours |
| Tutorial or seminar | 22 hours |
| Other | 0 hours |
| **Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by:** | **88 hours** |
| Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable | 0 hours |
| completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable) | 0 hours |
| **Total Hours** | **132 hours** |

## Recommended Reading List

No set text.  Readings will be provided and websites recommended.

## Module Pre-requisites

**Prerequisite modules:** NA

**Other/alternative non-module prerequisites:** NA

## Module Co-requisites

None

## Module Website

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