Module Title:Business Information Systems 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 7 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from lecturer to student. Lab sessions - communication of knowledge by demonstration from the lecturer to the student. Problem Solving Exercises - student will work both individually and as part of a team to resolve various computer applications tasks/ scenarios. E-Learning - the module will be supported with online learning materials. Self-Directed Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to develop in the student an understanding of the important role that Information Systems play in business and to understand the contribution that informed users contribute to helping organisations achieve the maximum benefits and to learn the skills to interact and manage a database.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Evaluate the use of Information Systems in organisations and their contribution to competitiveness including processes and issues involved in systems acquisition.
LO2 Understand the role of the many types of Information Systems encountered in the workplace including understanding new and emerging technologies.
LO3 Create and manage a database
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
IT for business 1; IT for business 2
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Information Systems: Concepts and definitions
Computer-based Information Systems
Organisational Strategy and competitive advantage
Understand the critical role that Information Systems in responding to business pressures and how they assist with competitive advantage if used properly
Information Systems within the organisation
Evaluating a range of the many types of Information Systems used in organisations which can include some of the following:Transaction Processing Systems; Functional Area Information Systems; Enterprise Resource Planning; Supply Chain; Customer Relationship Management; Business Analytics; ECommerce
Acquiring Information Systems
Competitive organisations move as quickly as they can to acquire new information technologies or modify existing ones. An understanding will be developed of the problems and pitfalls can arise from the acquisition process
Emerging technologies
Big Data; Cloud computing; Artificial Intelligence; Internet of Things; Conversational Commerce
MS Access
Design, create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports; Update queries; Parameter queries; Make-table queries; calculated fields; modifying forms; modifying reports; Case Studies
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment25.00%
Practical25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other MCQs, Case Studies, Essay Questions or group project. 1,2 25.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Examination of the ability to apply the skills learned in the database application. 3 25.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of Semester Final exam 1,2 50.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other MCQs, Case Studies, Essay Questions or group project. 1,2 25.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Examination of the ability to apply the skills learned in the database application. 3 25.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of Semester Final Exam. 1,2 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Laboratory Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 9.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Independent Learning Time Every Week 7.50
Total Hours 9.00
 

Module Delivered In

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