Module Details
Module Code: |
BUSS H3005 |
Module Title:
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Business Information Systems 3
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Title:
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Business Information Systems 3
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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 knowledge and skills expected of a manager to execute business strategy by integrating Web 2.0 and data analytics into resource neutral business practice.
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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 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.
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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 |
Web 2.0
Innovation styles and recombination; Integrating Ecosystems; Collective User Value; Activating Network Effects.
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Social Media as an Information system
Models, Platforms, Dynamics, innovation strategies; opportunities, threats(security versus convenience) Payment systems; Business continuity and disaster planning.
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Managers and Decision Making
Business Intelligence; Data Visualization Technologies; Intelligent Systems.
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Data Analytics in Excel(cost neutral).
Metrics, Dashboards, and Reports, Monte Carlo simulation.
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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 |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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.
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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 |
Web 2:00 implementations such as Social Media case studies illustrating information, misinformation and global business practice. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Data Analytics with Excel (cost neutral) Business scenarios and case studies. |
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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Amy Shuen. (2018), Web 2. 0: a Strategy Guide, O'Reilly Media, p.268, [ISBN: 9781492049722].
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Bill Jelen,Michael Alexander. (2019), Microsoft Excel 2019 Pivot Table Data Crunching, Microsoft Press, p.512, [ISBN: 9781509307241].
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Wayne Winston. (2016), Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling, 5th. Microsoft Press, p.984, [ISBN: 9781509304219].
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Kietzmann et al.. Social media? Get serious! Understanding
the functional building blocks of social
media, Business Horizons, Volume 54 May–June 2011, p.10,
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Houston et al.. (2015), Social media and disasters: a functional
framework for social media use in
disaster planning, response, and
research, NIH, vol. 39 Jan 2015,
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The British Computer Science Society, The British Computer Science Society,
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The Association of Computing Equipment, The Association of Computing Equipment,
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The Financial Times, The Financial Times,
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The Data Protection Commissoner, The Data Protection Commissoner,
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