Business Analysis and the Management of Change

The unit focuses directly on the modelling of business requirements, specifically using object oriented approaches, with an understanding of the associated dynamics of change management within organisations. As such, the unit leads students to an understanding of analytical theory and techniques (e.g. Unified Modelling Language) through their practical application, for instance in case studies. Object oriented approaches are by their nature particularly relevant to e-business environments, & act as the foundation for developing new technology business solutions. Implementing (or changing) an information system in an organisation has the potential to change the features of the organisation : members? knowledge, working and managerial practices, balance of power, budgets and structures. Such change also has implications on the relationship between organisational strategy and the information systems strategy; and finally such change can shape the relationship between the organisation and its external stake holder.