Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H3005
Module Title: Business Information Systems 3
Title: Business Information Systems 3
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Esther Brett
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and skills expected of a manager to execute business strategy by integrating Web 2.0 and data analytics into resource neutral business practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate Web 2:00 strategy with business strategy.
LO2 Evaluate Social Media as Information systems providers.
LO3 Solve business problems with data analytics in Excel.
LO4 Evaluate management information systems for competitive advantage with data analytics.
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
Web 2.0
Innovation styles and recombination; Integrating Ecosystems; Collective User Value; Activating Network Effects.
Social Media as an Information system
Models, Platforms, Dynamics, innovation strategies; opportunities, threats(security versus convenience) Payment systems; Business continuity and disaster planning.
Managers and Decision Making
Business Intelligence; Data Visualization Technologies; Intelligent Systems.
Data Analytics in Excel(cost neutral).
Metrics, Dashboards, and Reports, Monte Carlo simulation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case studies,essays,presentations, simulations.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 15 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A project (data analytics) based Case study
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
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.

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 Web 2:00 implementations such as Social Media case studies illustrating information, misinformation and global business practice. Every Week 2.00 2
Laboratory Contact Data Analytics with Excel (cost neutral) Business scenarios and case studies. 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
  • Amy Shuen. (2018), Web 2. 0: a Strategy Guide, O'Reilly Media, p.268, [ISBN: 9781492049722].
  • Bill Jelen,Michael Alexander. (2019), Microsoft Excel 2019 Pivot Table Data Crunching, Microsoft Press, p.512, [ISBN: 9781509307241].
  • Wayne Winston. (2016), Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling, 5th. Microsoft Press, p.984, [ISBN: 9781509304219].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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