Module Details

Module Code: INFO
Module Title: Business Information Systems 2
Title: Business Information Systems 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Esther Brett
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop skills and knowledge expected of a manager, in Project management information systems (PMIS), IT Governance and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, whilst developing the students proficiencies in Ms Project and SAP's S/4 Hana ERP systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate the governance of Information systems within and throughout the Enterprise.
LO2 Analyse Information Systems usage supporting managers in decision making at all levels in the organisation.
LO3 Critically evaluate Information systems for managing change.
LO4 Apply project management to typical business scenarios.
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
Governance of Information Systems and the Organization.
The Organizational continuum, IT Architecture, Frameworks,IT Governance Archetypes, Allocating Decision Rights, Information Security and the Role of the Chief Information Officer(CIO).
Participating in Decision Making.
The Anthony Model: Leading and Managing Teams; Business Intelligence;Total Quality Management (TQM),Business Process Engineering (BPR).
Planning Systems.
Enterprise resource planning(ERP);Change Management; Business continuity; Metrics.
Project Management and Microsoft Project.
Project Management Processes, Models, Principles,Methodologies, Applications,Integration and Case Studies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case studies,essays,presentations, simulations.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 15 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
MS Project case study.
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
Repeat 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 Case studies in the management of information Systems in Business. Every Week 2.00 2
Laboratory Contact Project Management implementation and usage in Business Information Systems. Every Week 1.00 1
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
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Keri E. Pearlson,Carol S. Saunders,Dennis F. Galletta. (2021), Managing and Using Information Systems, [ISBN: 9781119668251].
  • Project Management Institute. (2016), Getting It Done, Project Management Institute, p.225, [ISBN: 9781628251715].
  • Jack R. Meredith,Samuel J. Mantel, Jr.,Scott M. Shafer. (2014), Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 9th Edition, 9th. Wiley Global Education, p.600, [ISBN: 9781119031963].
  • Baca, C.M.. (2007), Project Management for Mere Mortals®: The Tools, Techniques, Teaming, and Politics of Project Management. PMP, PM certified, Addison-Wesley.
  • Simha R. Magal, Jeffrey Word. (2009), Essentials of business processes and information systems, Wiley/SAP, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9780470230596].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
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