This module seeks to provide the student with a critical understanding of the various business website design alternatives currently available. The student will develop the ability to analyse, design, implement, test and critically evaluate both static and dynamic business-oriented websites. Emphasis will also be placed on critical business-oriented website development issues such as accessibility, internationalisation and marketing.

This module will review the importance of environmental sensitivity to modern organisations before considering the impact of organisation theory on the practice of management. The module develops by focusing on the strategic management process and the importance of effective performance management.

This module looks at the infrastructure supporting Electronic Commerce from the networking to the people issues. A number of practical applications are covered, particularly in retail, banking and supply chain management. The module assesses key factors in the implementation of EC, covering technical and security, people and organisation, public policy and technical standards. In the evaluation of EC the module considers the nature of competition and strategy in the digital economy, outlines alternative future scenarios and identifies important areas for research.

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with a critical understanding of the different methodological paradigms for managing information systems. Issues such as stakeholder roles, approaches to managing IS groups, proprietary methodologies, quality management and ethical issues are explored.

In the 21st century, business success is underpinned by the effective use of information systems (including opportunities afforded by electronic business) and the individual and collective knowledge held by the organisation. The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of information systems (IS) electronic business (e-business), and knowledge management, and the relationships between the three areas. The particular focus taken is the role of users and managers in the planning, development, and management of systems supporting IS, e-business, and knowledge management within the organisation.

This module develops in students a systematic, creative and applied understanding of appropriate philosophies, techniques and methodsfor exploring research and consultancy problems.

This module addresses some of the main factors affecting organizations adopting electronic business systems, both internal and external. It assesses the importance of developing the strategy for e business, examining different models and approaches. Discussion around changing organizational structures to adapt to new working practices is presented, covering topics such as virtual organizations and virtual teams. The role that technology can play in developing ideas around e-government and e-democracy are then explored, particularly addressing the role government can play in promoting e-business and the regulation of the new economy.

This module aims to highlight, and impart a deep understanding of, the increasing importance being placed on the effective management, development and measurement of Intellectual Capital (IC) of organisations from all sectors. The module will, further, contrast and compare developments in both knowledge and IC management to enable evaluation of the ways in which organisations can maximize their IC assets and manage their critical knowledge.