1. Welcome to A2

2. Objectives Gain an understanding of what is required in A2 ICT
Start researching an organisation to help you with the theory part of the course
Start thinking about a suitable client for your project

3. Structure of A2 You will study 2 units – INFO3 and INFO4
Theory part of the course assessed by a 2 hour exam
Worth 60% of second year
Topics Covered:
Organisations – structure
Information and Systems
Managing ICT
ICT Strategies and Policies
Legislation
Developing ICT Solutions
Development Methods
Techniques and Tools for Systems Development
Introducing Larg ICT Systems into Organisations
Training and Supporting Users
External and Internal Resources
Practical Project - coursework
Worth 40% of second year
You need:
A real client
Carry out an investigation into their current system and problems
Come up with a solution – could be database/training materials/ICT Policy/

4. INFO3 Task – This work is to be completed during the last few weeks of the summer term and over the summer holidays, see p of A2 Course Handbook
Choose an organisation you want to investigate. It needs to be a medium size or large size organisation that employs over 20 people.   

5. You will need to find out the following information from the organisation, some may be available on their website otherwise you may need to contact them to ask them for it:
1. A diagram showing the organisation’s structure;
2. The type of organisation;
3. A list of departments (functions) within the organisation;
4. Information systems they use and what they are used for;
5. Two examples of their policies – i.e. Health and Safety policy, Security Policy, Data Protection policy, returns policy
Put your information into a presentation (PowerPoint or Prezi) for when you start back in September

6. 1. An Organisation’s Structure – could look like this

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9. 2. Type of Organisation
What is it’s purpose – charity, service, government, local government, education etc.
Explain what they do.

10. Departments (functions) – you should be able to get these from their structure diagram
Examples
Personnel
Sales
Marketing – see video of innovative marketing
Click here for Youtube tutorial on functions

11. Moorgate City College Scenario
In groups of two, read through the scenario and complete the worksheet.
Tasks
In groups of two, describe the functions within Moorgate City College.
Now list what information you think they’ll need to have in order to do their job.
List the IT systems used by each function.