3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
K1. the cultural, ethical, political and social issues surrounding the use of information at an organisational level and within society and the external environment (LIM, GBM)
K2. information systems - the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations (GBM)
K3. the changing needs of users of existing and potential information services in a global technology rich environment (LIM)
K4. the principles of strategic management, marketing and planning and development of people within organisations (GBM)
K5. professional, legal, moral and ethical considerations in the computing and information industries including issues such as data protection, the valuation of intellectual property, freedom of information etc. (LIM and GBM)
K6. a variety of sources of information through a range of physical and virtual channels, media and formats (LIM)
K7. pervasive issues such as sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management and risk management (GBM)
K8. human information behaviour and information seeking processes and information retrieval systems (LIM)
K9. appropriate frameworks, standards and systems for the description, classification and indexing of information and knowledge containers and content (LIM)
K10. organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed (GBM)
K11. the internal aspects, functions and processes of organisations and their purpose, structures, governance, operations and management (GBM)
K12. different types of organisations that produce, disseminate and store information and their place in the information chain (LIM)
K13. policies and procedures that apply to the creation, capture, storage, dissemination, retrieval and destruction of information to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (LIM)
K14. the design, development and delivery of information products, systems and services to match customer requirements (LIM)
K15. processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations (GBM)
K16. the concepts, principles and techniques underpinning key aspects of planning, managing and leading services, including financial management, human resource management, project management, marketing, service quality, customer relationship management and change management (GBM)
K17. the principles and capacities of information and communication technologies and their application in professional practice.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
C1. demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills together with techniques specific to business and management such as critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the ability to relate and marshal facts, ideas and theories in a well-structured argument (LIM)
C2. self reflect critically, demonstrating self awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues; acquire the skills of learning to learn and developing a continuing appetite for learning; reflective, adaptive and collaborative learning (LIM)
C3. apply subject knowledge and understanding critically and effectively to real world situations (LIM)
C4. plan effective strategies for searching and handling information, in both printed and electronic formats
C5. apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application in practice. (LIM)
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
P1. demonstrate effective use of information and communication technologies and their application in the management of information (LIM)
P2. specify, design and construct information services and computer-based systems according to users’ needs including identifying, formulating and solving business problems (LIM and GBM)
P3. carry out effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills (LIM and GBM)
P4. apply the concepts, principles and techniques of strategic management in real world situations (LIM)
P5. use a range of electronic information resources and systems including databases, search engines and portals (LIM)
P6. conduct research into business and information management issues (GBM)
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
T1. make effective use of communication and information technology, for example create and manipulate documents and databases using appropriate software (LIM and GBM)
T2. use numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation and present information in numerical and statistical form using appropriate software (LIM and GBM)
T3. apply critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, evaluation and manage and reflect on their own learning (LIM and GBM)
T4. show interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation and communicate effectively orally and in writing using a range of media for different purposes and audiences (LIM and GBM)
T5. demonstrate effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour (LIM and GBM)
T6. achieve effective performance, within a team environment, including leadership, team building, influencing and project management skills in various contexts (LIM and GBM)
T7. appreciate the need for continuing professional development and manage their own lifelong learning (LIM and GBM)
T8. demonstrate skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the ability to relate data, facts, ideas and theories into a well-structured argument (LIM and GBM)
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
- to progress from Part B to the period of professional training or study at an approved institution abroad, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits in Part B as well as achieving at least 30% in all modules taken in Part B.
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in Part A or Part B of the programme to undergo re-assessment in the University’s special assessment period.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C, in accordance with the scheme set out in regulation XX. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 25: Part C 75, to determine the final overall percentage mark for the Programme (the Programme Mark).