A. AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE

 

A1. Aims

1. To outline the purpose of records management.

2. To outline the principles of records management.

3. To demonstrate the importance of managing records.

4. To outline the components of records care programmes.

5. To outline the key organisational and administrative issues necessary to understanding and restructuring records and document management within organisations.

6. To explain the rationale for an integrated records and documentation programme.

 

A2. Outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of records management.

2. Apply the principles and theories of records management to information management systems.

3. Manage records as a valuable strategic resource.

4. Explain the main components of records care programmes.

5. Design records and document management systems within organisations.

6. Integrate records and documentation programmes into management systems of organisations.