Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H2318
Module Title: Business Applications II
Title: Business Applications II
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Esther Brett
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the subject is to build on the skills developed in Business Applications I and to provide the students with the essential information technology skills required for entering the workplace or for continued studies. Students will begin with an introduction to Database Management Systems and Web Developing, building upon the theoretical foundations of Information Systems, and learning the advanced features of Word, and Excel. Students will apply the skills learned in a project they will undertake to a professional standard using the advanced features of Excel, Word and Cloud Computing.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate the ability to model spreadsheet for business applications.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to use the advanced features of Wordprocessing
LO3 Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory topics of hardware, software and telecommunications.
LO4 Design and create a website using a website development tool.
LO5 Produce cloud computing facilities for group interaction.
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
Advanced Spreadsheets (40%).
Develop advanced excel skills including absolute and relative referencing; advanced functions IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, PMT, ROUND, RAND; importing data from other sources; finding and correcting errors in formulae; what-if analysis (Goal Seek; Scenarios and data tables); using Solver to find optimal solutions; Pivot tables & Pivot charts; Data analytics, Presentation behaviour; Dashboards; Creating and editing charts; advanced formatting; protecting cells and sheets.
Advanced Wordprocessing (30%).
Creating styles, templates, electronic forms, advanced tables; Using fill in fields; Working with long documents; Mail merge to produce letters, catalogues etc. and conditional merging.
Theory (10%)
Introduction to hardware, software and telecommunications, including cloud computing.
Web Design using Software Tools (20%).
HTML,CSS and Web Design basics; Working with Templates, Layout and Navigation; Adding Interactivity and Media elements; Testing, Uploading and Publishing to the web.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case Study,Essay, MCQ
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case study, Project, Business App
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 24 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case Studies, Capstone projects.
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
The repeat assessment will be a 2 hour exam covering all the applications in the module.

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
Laboratory Contact Demonstration and practice of advanced application features Every Week 2.75 2.75
Lecture Contact Facilitate learning of required theory topics Every Week 0.25 0.25
Independent Learning Non Contact Student practice of new features 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
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 550.00 550
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Khan, S.. (2015), Mastering Google Drive and Docs, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, [ISBN: 978-073566913].
  • Monk , E., Brady, J., Cook, G. S. & Mendelsohn, E.. (2105), Problem Solving Cases In Microsoft Access and Excel, 13. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  • Gardner,C., Rathswohl,E.. MIS cases, 2nd. New York; Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-118-29161-0].
  • Griffin,S.. (2016), Data visualization & presentation with Microsoft Office, Sage, London.
  • Maivald, J.. (2016), Adobe Dreamweaver CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe Press, New York.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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