MG213 Half Unit
Information Systems
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Prof Edgar Whitley
Availability
This course is available on the BSc in Accounting and Finance, BSc in Management, Erasmus Reciprocal Programme of Study, Exchange Programme for Students from University of California, Berkeley, International Exchange (1 Term) and International Exchange (Full Year). This course is freely available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. It does not require permission. This course is freely available to General Course students. It does not require permission.
This course has a limited number of places (it is capped). Students who have this course as a compulsory course are guaranteed a place. Places for all other students are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Course content
The course will cover the role of data, information, knowledge and artificial intelligence within management; the evolution of digital management practices; digital business strategy; information systems development and organisational change; data privacy and security information systems outsourcing; and IT infrastructure including cloud computing, and digital platforms.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn Term.
In its Ethics Code, LSE upholds a commitment to intellectual freedom. This means we will protect the freedom of expression of our students and staff and the right to engage in healthy debate in the classroom.
Formative assessment
Students will present draft essay plans for peer review in the AT and have an opportunity for formative work on elements of the group project.
Indicative reading
- Beynon-Davies, P. (2013). Business Information Systems, Palgrave, London.
- Bharadwaj, A., El Sawy, O. A., Pavlou, P. A., and Venkatraman, N. (2013). Digital Business Strategy: Toward a Next Generation of Insights, MIS Quarterly 37(2), 471–482.
- Galliers, R. and Leidner, D. (2009) Strategic Information Management. Routledge, London.
- Laudon, K and Laudon, J (2013) Management Information Systems, Pearson, London.
- Sarker, S., Chatterjee, S., Xiao, X., and Elbanna, A. (2019). The Sociotechnical Axis of Cohesion for the IS Discipline: Its Historical Legacy and its Continued Relevance, MIS Quarterly 43(3), 695–719.
- Willcocks, L. P., Venters, W., and Whitley, E. A. (2014). Moving to the Cloud Corporation: How to face the challenges and harness the potential of cloud computing, Palgrave Basingstoke.
Assessment
Learning Log / reflective learning report (10%)
Project (40%)
Essay (50%)
The reflective learning report will be individual reflections on group working.
For detailed assessment information, including all deadlines and timings, please see the relevant course Moodle page. Assessment timings will be available at the start of each term.
Key facts
Department: Management
Course Study Period: Autumn Term
Unit value: Half unit
FHEQ Level: Level 5
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 229
Average class size 2024/25: 14
Capped 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Commercial awareness