Module Details
Module Code: |
INFO |
Module Title:
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Business Information Systems 2
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Title:
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Business Information Systems 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Esther Brett
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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).
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Participating in Decision Making.
The Anthony Model: Leading and Managing Teams; Business Intelligence;Total Quality Management (TQM),Business Process Engineering (BPR).
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Planning Systems.
Enterprise resource planning(ERP);Change Management; Business continuity; Metrics.
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Project Management and Microsoft Project.
Project Management Processes, Models, Principles,Methodologies, Applications,Integration and Case Studies.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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Reassessment Description Repeat exam
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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 |
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Contact |
Case studies in the management of information Systems in Business. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Project Management implementation and usage in Business Information Systems. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
5.50 |
5.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Keri E. Pearlson,Carol S. Saunders,Dennis F. Galletta. (2021), Managing and Using Information Systems, [ISBN: 9781119668251].
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Project Management Institute. (2016), Getting It Done, Project Management Institute, p.225, [ISBN: 9781628251715].
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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].
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Baca, C.M.. (2007), Project Management for Mere MortalsĀ®: The Tools, Techniques, Teaming, and Politics of Project Management. PMP, PM certified, Addison-Wesley.
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Simha R. Magal, Jeffrey Word. (2009), Essentials of business processes and information systems, Wiley/SAP, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9780470230596].
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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.. (2020), IT LEADERS 2020, BCS research and insights, Vol. 1 March,
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Weill,P.. (2008), Don't Just Lead, Govern: How
Top-Performing Firms Govern IT, MIS Quarterly, Executive, Vol. 3 : Iss. 1 , Article 3.,
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Case Study One: Human Resource Planning. "Case Study One: Human Resource
Planning", 2021,
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Case Study Two: Project Management. (2021), "Case Study Two: Project
Management",
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The British Computer Science Society, The British Computer Science Society,
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The Financial Times, The Financial Times,
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The Association of Computing Equipment, The Association of Computing Equipment,
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The Data Protection Commissoner, The Data Protection Commissoner,
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