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
Help students to develop a strong understanding of the consulting industry, the consulting process, problem-solving approaches, and key IS consulting agendas such as AI, digital transformation, change management, and sustainability transformation.
Help students to develop skills for addressing business problems, including identifying goals, proposing solutions, and effectively communicating the outcomes
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.
- What is consulting?
- The consulting Industry
- The consulting process
- Problem-solving approaches
- Data-based consulting
- AI impacts on consulting
- Digital transformation consulting
- Organizational transformation and change management
- Project management
- Sustainability transformation consulting
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the consulting industry, the consulting process, problem-solving approaches, and key IS consulting agendas such as AI, digital transformation, change management, and sustainability transformation
- Apply a critical understanding of the consulting process to approach business problems
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Subject specific skills
Demonstrate skills for addressing business problems, including identifying goals, proposing solutions, and effectively communicating the outcomes
Transferable skills
Effective communication to maintain professional standards
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| 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 A6
| 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 15 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-H60Z MSc Financial Technology
- Year 1 of TIBS-G5N4 Postgraduate Taught Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation