To provide the student with an insight into the acquisition and utilisation of information systems in the modern organisation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Categorise the different types of information system that can be deployed in a modern enterprise
LO2
Appraise the different approaches to information systems development
LO3
Assess the different system acquisition approaches and their impact on business strategy realisation
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
Categories of Information Systems
BFIS; MIS; DSS; EIS,OIS ES. Role of IS Department. Strategic Information Systems, BPR ERP.
Approaches to Information Systems Development
Systems Development Life Cycle approaches e.g. SDLC, Rapid Application Development(RAD), Joint Application Development (JAD), Agile Development - SCRUM, XP, Pair Programming
Emerging IS Topics
Current areas of interest and any others that become relevant within the information systems discipline e.g. frameworks, case studies approaches to systems development, outsourcing, acquisition etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Examination
% of Total Mark
20
Timing
Week 7
Learning Outcomes
1
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Test 1 This will assess a comprehensive understanding of the various categories of information system.
Assessment Type
Examination
% of Total Mark
20
Timing
Week 11
Learning Outcomes
2,3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Test 2 This will assess the student’s ability to evaluate and discern between the different approaches to systems development/acquisition.
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
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description No Description
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.
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
Lecture
12 Weeks per Stage
3.00
36
Laboratory
Contact
Interactive Lab Sessions
12 Weeks per Stage
1.00
12
Estimated Learner Hours
Non Contact
Estimate Learner Hours
15 Weeks per Stage
5.13
77
Total Weekly Contact Hours
4.00
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
Pearlson, Saunders & Galetta. (2020), Managing and Using Information Systems - A Strategic Approach, Wiley.
This module does not have any article/paper resources