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INF6511   Information and Knowledge Management (Distance Learning)   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2020/2021
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   NoPre-requisites: Computer literacy: students have a sufficient level of competence in using ICT to access learning resources via MOLE.

Description

This module will examine principles and practices of information and knowledge management in the health sector. It will identify the different types of information and knowledge resources typically found in healthcare organisations and investigate methods used to generate, organise and exploit these assets. Real-world case studies will be used to illustrate and critique contemporary approaches to the design and implementation of information and knowledge audits, policies, strategies, products and services.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 130.0
Lecture 10.0
Problem Solving 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.