Business Organisation and Decision Making
Module code: IOT552U
Credits: 30.0
Semester: YEAR
Contact: Mrs Rachel Appleton
An IT Consultant (ITC) is the intermediary between technology, development teams and the customer or client. An ITC will play a lead role in the identification of problem causes and their solutions and will provide advice to customers and clients as to the best quality solution for their individual organisational requirements. This identification and analysis is enabled by a knowledge of the internal and external business environment and their influence on decision making. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of an ITC to ensure reliable decisions are achieved in all aspects of a product or project within the organisation. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry based application, that will support their roles in the workplace.
Data analysts (DA) are highly skilled professionals who collect, organise and study data. Day to day, they are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data across the network infrastructure. They report their findings and make recommendations that are key to improving business performance. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of a DA to ensure reliable decisions are achieved in all aspects of a product or project within the organisation. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry based application, that will support their roles in the workplace.
Software engineers (SE) design, build and test high-quality software solutions, whilst always ensuring security is robust. They typically work as part of a collaborative team. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of a SE to ensure reliable decisions are achieved in all aspects of a product or project within the organisation. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry based application, that will support their roles in the workplace.
The module will cover key topics to provide the apprentices with an understanding of the business environment, addressing and understanding the influence of internal, micro and macro factors that affect the success of an organisation and any decisions that need to be made to ensure continuing success. The module will provide the apprentices with a more comprehensive understanding of the organisation as a whole and the role of the BA, ITC, DA or SE within it.
Core knowledge based coverage addressing: K1, K2, K3, K4, K7, K8, K9, K10 K17
Core skills based coverage addressing: S1, S2, S3, S8, S13,
Topics covered include:
Introduction to the Business Environment
Organisational Environment and Strategic Fit
External Environment
Competitive environment
Micro environment
Strategic planning and management
Aspects of decision-making
Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 50.0% Coursework, 30.0% Practical, 20.0% Professional Capability
Level: 5