IS3S667 - Advanced ITSM 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IS3S667
Module Title: Advanced ITSM
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematics
Faculty Sub Group: Informatics
Module Leader: Paul Jarvis, Carey Freeman
Module Team: Iain Shewring
First Intended Intake: Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100361 - business information systems 100362 - business information technology
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To understand and apply ITIL processes and disciplines of IT Service Management in non-trivial situations, such as those found in modern industry.

The module supports the wide skills profile expected of ICT graduates (i.e. well-rounded knowledge and skills in IT service management, including ITIL Best Practices). Computer practitioners and business executives both need a hybrid approach to computing and business because of the convergence of information technology and business. This module provides an integrated view of ITIL administration, management, quality procedures and computer systems analysis with a special emphasis on enterprise-wide computing.

Content Summary

The ITIL best practice framework and how it is applied in real-world contexts.
ITIL v3, v4 and any subsequent updates.
The ITIL v3 lifecycle phases:
• Strategy
• Design
• Transition
• Operation
• Continual Service Improvement

ITIL v4:
• Four dimensions model
• Service value system

Modern IT Service Management approaches and uses of technologies including:
• Artificial Intelligence.
• ITSM tools.
• Maturing IT organisations.
• Performance measurement.

Other relevant IT Service Management issues:
• People management.
• Risk management.
• Decision-making.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 24
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 72
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To identify, understand, critically evaluate ITSM techniques, principles and procedures
LO2 To apply ITSM techniques, principles and procedures in appropriate settings.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 A report based on an ITSM case study that demonstrates an ability to apply knowledge in appropriate contexts 0 2000 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 An examination that draws on knowledge and material from the module 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/FEFBFF62-6669-3491-32D0-7EB62630A84F.html