Information Management

Code:

CINF012

Acronym:

GI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Information Science

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Informatics Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor of Arts in Information Science

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CINF	32	CINF - Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Learning outcomes and competences

Students are expected to: (a) explain the concepts and the main models of information management, (b)develop an information system that take advantages from organizacional information resources and capabilities,(c) demonstrate the value of information in organizations, (d) create strategic plans for information management, (e) identify risks associated with the use of ICT in the management of information resources.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1- Management and manager of information:
1.1- Origin and Foundations of information management in the organisational context,
1.2 The information manager: 1.2.1-Profile and competences.

2. Management and information systems:
2.1-  Stages of information management and information lifecycle,
2.2 – Models of information management and information systems,
2.3 - Functions, activities and components of the information system.

3 - The information value in an organisational context:
3.1- Conceptual bases,
3.2- Information as an asset in an organisation,
3.3 - Measure of information quality in activities performances of an organisation: 3.3.1 – Cost-Benefit, 3.3.2 – Cost – Effectiveness – Efficiency – Value.

4 - The strategic management of information in organisations:
4.1 – Background and objectives,
4.2 - Building systems to capture strategic information and business advantage,
4.3 - Risk management.

5 - New perspectives and challenges in information management.

Mandatory literature

Chun Wei Choo ; trad. Ana Fonseca; Gestão de informação para a organização inteligente. ISBN: 972-21-1506-5
Ribeiro, F. ; Gestão da Informação / Preservação da Memória na era pós-custodial: um equilíbrio precário, Repositório Aberto U.P., 2005
Davenport, L.; Information management: an educational perspective, International Journal of Information Management, vol. 8, nº. 4, p. 255-263, 1988
Rascão, J.P. ; Novos desafios da Gestão da Informação., Edições Sílabo, 2008
Rascão, J.P. ; Novas Realidades na Gestão e na Gestão da Informação, Edições Sílabo, 2012. ISBN: 9789726186724
Wilson, T. ; Information management: a new focus for integration? , IFLA Journal, v. 14, n. 3, p 238-241, 1988
Wilson,T; Information management today and tomorrow, Keynote paper presented at an Information Management Workshop, University of Murcia, Muria, Spain, 29 September, 2011

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical concepts are presented and discussed in lectures, supported by papers and reports.
The practical component of the course is based on the resolution and discussion of a number of practical cases.

Evaluation is composed of coursework and a final exam.

keywords

Humanities > Information science

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	80,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The minimum grade for all proposed coursework is 40%.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade = 0.5 * Coursework + 0.5 * Exam

Coursework: 5 assessments to be performed in groups of 2 people. Each assessment is composed of a written part and a presentation part. The minimum grade for the average grade of all proposed coursework is 40%.

Exam: minimum grade of 40% is required.

Examinations or Special Assignments

All students are expected to deliver all coursework.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

All students are expected to deliver all coursework.

Classification improvement

Grading improvement can be obtained by repeting the exam and by delivering new coursework to be agreed in advance with the lecturer.