Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H3308
Module Title: Business Informations Systems 1
Title: Business Informations Systems 1
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Caroline Murphy (Carlow)
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop in the student an understanding of technology in business and to conduct a project which integrates a number of computer applications, producing a high quality report and presentation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate a range of technologies encountered in modern organisations including Information Systems:Concepts and definitions, organisational strategy and competitive advantage, data management and protecting information assets in the organisation.
LO2 Create and manage a database and learn key features of Publisher
LO3 Produce a final report and presentation which requires the students to integrate business and computer applications and which requires the use of advanced computer application skills
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Information Systems: Concepts and definitions
Computer-based Information Systems
Organisational Strategy and competitive advantage
n/a
Managing data
File Management and databases; database models
Protecting your information assets
Information privacy; security breaches and protecting
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
MS Publisher
Predesigned publications; Independent, movable modules; The power of a text frame; The power of a picture frame
Project
Develop a business standard project in MS Access, requiring demonstration of abilities to design and create a case study example.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
MCQs, Case studies, Essay questions or group project.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 35
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination or case studies.
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 35
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
3 hour theory, MS Access and MS Publisher exam.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brady J, Monk E., Monk F.. (2009), Problem Solving Cases in Microsoft Access and Excel, 5th. Cengage Learning, p.214, [ISBN: 13:9781423901396].
  • Gardner C., Rathswohl E.. (2013), MIS Cases, 2nd. Wiley, New Jersey, [ISBN: 9781118291610].
  • R. Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince. (2014), Introduction to Information Systems, 5th. [ISBN: 9781118808559].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Independent. Business/IT supplement.
  • Irish Times. Business/IT supplement.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: