This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of the complexity of enterprise management and to be able to apply this to leadership management issues. Topics covered will include: accounting and performance practices, finance, business systems, quality and innovation management, operations, markets, and the organisation at enterprise level. The subject will offer management practitioners the opportunity to understand the operations of the entire firm.
In today’s world law enforcement is increasingly exposed to evidence embedded in accounting and business information systems. Consequently, there is a greater need for practitioners to acquire specialist knowledge and skills to effectively deal with complex computer technology in investigations. This subject aims to impart detailed knowledge of information technology as well as a thorough understanding of the rigorous requirements of obtaining evidence that will be acceptable in legal. The subject covers the basics of technology, networking, security, the law of evidence, information and communication forensics technology and intrusion forensics as well as the manner in which digital evidence can be identified, preserved, analysed and presented to be acceptable in legal proceedings.
This subject introduces students to the key financial business processes underpinning organizational activities and the role and operation of information systems in supporting these business processes.
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse the need for business strategy and explain how strategy influences the need for business process information;
- Prepare business process documentation;
- Prepare plans to achieve an adequate level of internal control;
- Describe and evaluate business processes;
- Evaluate, analyse and interpret the efficacy of business processes and their related enterprise information systems.
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Oral and written communication;
- Collaborative learning and team work;
- Interpretation and analysis of real-world cases; and
- Problem solving.
