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Information Governance (INST0057)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
Information Studies
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The course considers the theory and practice of Information Governance (IG). IG is an emerging multidisciplinary field which straddles four domains:

  • Information managementÌý
  • Information security
  • Information law and ethics
  • Information economicsÌý

This module explores the key information governance concepts, theories, standards and models, including their development. Through the critical analysis of these principles students will be provided with strategies and tools for establishing an information governance framework in the workplace to meet legal, regulatory, organisational and societal needs. The course is designed to develop workplace skills for a range of occupations including compliance officers, data managers, information and records managers, information security managers, IT, lawyers, librarians and risk managers.Ìý

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
16
Module leader
Dr Elizabeth Lomas
Who to contact for more information
l.keshav@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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