IB96F-15 Information Systems Consultancy
Introductory description
This module discusses the basics of IS consulting, such as what consulting is and how it works, how to approach and solve business problems, and important IS consulting agendas.
Module aims
This module will help achieve the following primary learning outcomes:
Demonstrate a good understanding of the context and history of consulting, consulting work and processes, problem-solving approaches, and important IS consulting agendas such as enterprise information systems, AI, digital platforms, and IS governance.
Able to analyze business cases, identify goals or issues, propose plans and implement them to meet the goals or address the issues, and communicate the outcomes effectively.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
A tentative module schedule:
- Module Introduction and Consulting Overview
- Consulting Industry
- Consulting Processes and Problem-Solving Approaches
- Agendas in IS Consulting: Enterprise Information Systems
- Agendas in IS Consulting: AI for Business
- Agendas in IS Consulting: Digital Platforms for Business
- Agendas in IS Consulting: IS Governance
- Technical Skills for IS Consulting, plus Real Life of Consultants
- Module Recap and Group Presentation
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the context and history of consulting, consulting work and processes, problem-solving approaches, and important IS consulting agendas such as enterprise information systems, AI, digital platforms, and IS governance
- Critically analyze business cases, identify issues, and propose plans to address the issues
Indicative reading list
Witzel, M. 2016. "Management consultancy," Routledge.
Garrette, B., Phelps, C., and Sibony, O. 2018. "Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants," Palgrave Macmillan.
Subject specific skills
Identify and solve issues in cases and communicate the outcomes effectively;
Plan and implement a consulting project (e.g., developing a proposal with scheduling and budgeting, and completing proposed tasks)
Transferable skills
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and strong communication (speaking) and documentation (writing) skills
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Other activity | 18 hours (12%) |
| Private study | 48 hours (32%) |
| Assessment | 74 hours (49%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Private study includes preparation for lectures and seminars
Other activity description
9 x 2 hr face-to-face workshops
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A5
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| 2500 word essay | 80% | 60 hours | Yes (extension) |
Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Group Presentation | 20% | 14 hours | No |
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Group presentation (up to 20 mins) |
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Reassessment component |
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| Individual assignment | Yes (extension) | ||
Feedback on assessment
Assessments are graded using standard University Postgraduate marking Criteria and written feedback is provided. Feedback includes comments on a marksheet.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TIBS-G5N4 Postgraduate Taught Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation