Module Details

Module Code: INFO
Module Title: Information Systems
Title: Information Systems
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Caroline Murphy (Carlow)
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this course is to introduce the student to Information Systems and their role in supporting strategies and tactics of a business in its endeavour to achieve a high level of success. Through exposure to up-to-date theory and practical examples, students will gain an understanding of the business use of Information Systems. These include global environment, Information Systems and the modern organisation, e-business, Information Systems that support organisations, Information Systems and decision making, planning for, acquiring and maintaining Information Systems and protecting information assets.
In addition, students will learn a range of advanced features of Excel and an introduction to MS Access.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate a range of issues relating to Information Systems in organisations, including the effect of the digital economy on organisations and issues relating to protecting information assets
LO2 Evaluate the many different types of Information Systems used by organisations at different levels and functional areas of the organisation
LO3 Evaluate the processes and identify the issues relating to acquiring Information Systems
LO4 Demonstrate awareness of new and emerging technologies
LO5 Demonstrate ability to apply advanced excel features to workplace problems; to create and manage a relational database
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
Introduction to Information Systems
Understanding what an Information System is
Organisational Strategy, Competitive Advantage and Information Systems
Business processes and business process management; Information Systems: concepts and definitions; The global web-based platform; Business Pressures, organisational responses and IT support
Information Systems that support organisations
Transaction Processing Systems; Functional Area Information Systems; Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ; Supply Chain Management Systems; Customer Relationship Management
Business Analytics
Managers and decision making; Business Intelligence; Data Visualisation techniques; Intelligent Systems
Electronic Commerce: Applications and issues
Overview of E-Business and E-Commerce; Business-to-Consumer electronic commerce; Business-to-Business electronic commerce; Electronic payments; Ethical and legal issues in E-Business
Acquiring Information Systems
Planning for and justifying IT applications; Strategies for acquiring IT applications; The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle; Vendor and software selection
Protecting your information assets
Introduction; Behavioural actions; computer based actions; Data Protection legislation
New and upcoming technologies
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, 5G, Data Lakes, Commercial imaging, Fintech, Conversational commerce
Stage 2 Excel
Functions; Goalseek; Scenario manager; Pivot tables and charts; Auditing; IF statements; Vlookup and Hlookup; Data validation
MS Access
An introduction to MS Access; Tables; Queries; Forms; Reports; Importing; Exporting
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group project and presentation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 12
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Demonstrate ability to independently apply advanced excel features
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 15 Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Demonstrate ability to independently apply the features learned in MS Access
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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
2 1/2 hour theory assessment and 1/2 hour advanced excel assessment

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 4.00 4
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 12.00 12
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 15.00 15
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • R. Kelly Rainer (Jr.),Brad Prince. (2021), Introduction to Information Systems, 8th. wiley, New York, [ISBN: 9781119594635].
  • Peter Kalmström. (2015), Excel 2016 from Scratch, CreateSpace, p.148, [ISBN: 9781515134152].
  • Gardner C. Rathswohl E.. (2013), MIS cases, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781118291610].
  • Alan Dillon. (2014), Step by Step Databases, Gill & MacMillan, p.384, [ISBN: 9780717160433].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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