Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BBus (Hons)
Programme Code CR_BBISY_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth In-depth knowledge of Information Systems theory, principles, processes and techniques pertaining to the design, development, implementation, maintenance and support of an information system, meeting appropriate standards and regulations.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Detailed knowledge of and ability to critique current theory and practices in the Business and Information Systems domain, consider impact of Business Information Systems on company operations, people, policies and business environment interaction and integrate theory with practical skills.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to analyse Business Information Systems problems from various domains, analyse and design appropriate business processes and solutions and implement the solutions to agreed standards.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to analyse problems, apply creativity in designing and implementing solutions and effectively communicate responses in a Business Information Systems environment.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to apply Business Information Systems theories across a broad range of business environments and to critically formulate and evaluate relevant options and solutions in a variety of Business Information Systems contexts.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or within a team with a capacity for leadership exercising responsibility and good judgement.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address continuous learning requirements at a personal and professional level in recognition of the transience of applied skills, be open to change and willing to engage with new developments and practices in Business Information Systems.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to articulate the wider social, political and business contexts within which the IT professional operates and the need for high ethical and professional standards in one's work and in particular towards stakeholders and society at large.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6037 Business IT Applications Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
INFO6036 Business Process Design Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
INFO6035 IS Infrastructure for Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT6054 Management Foundations Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6031 Business Data Communications Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
INFO6038 Business Process Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ACCT6009 Financial Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MATH6057 IS Maths & Statistics David Goulding 1 5
INFO6039 Info Systems for Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
MRKT6008 Marketing Essentials with Tech Katie Power 7 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6040 E-Business Development Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
INFO7013 IS Project Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
ACCT6025 Managerial Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
STAT7008 Statistical Inference David Goulding 1 5
INFO7005 Systems Analysis for Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6041 Digital Innovation & The Web Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MRKT6022 Digital Marketing & Analytics Katie Power 2 5
FINA7004 Finance: Control & Evaluation Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
INFO7012 Systems Development Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO7015 Financial Technology Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INFO7014 Information Governance Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8003 Advanced IS Project Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
INFO7016 Business Analytics Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
INFO7002 E-Business Management Claire OSullivan Rochford 6 5
INFO7018 Enterprise Architecture Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
INFO7017 IS Consulting & Practice Claire OSullivan Rochford 6 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8014 Design Tech Experiences Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT8050 Operations & Quality Breda O Dwyer 2 5
MRKT7011 Professional Sales Practice Katie Power 5 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7020 Industry Placement Breda O Dwyer 3 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6044 Cultural Studies Katie Power 5 5
MGMT7075 Emerging & New Markets Katie Power 2 5
MRKT7020 International Market Launch CAROLINE O REILLY 3 10
MMED8023 Media Presentation VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MGMT8043 Seminar Series Katie Power 4 5
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
APEX8030 Approved External Study - 30 C Ted Scully 1 30
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8008 Cloud Business Development Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
FINA8001 Finance for IT:Company Finance Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
INFO8009 Knowledge Systems Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT8007 New Venture Planning CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
MGMT8017 Strategic Business Management CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8011 Business Platform Integration Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INFO8015 Mobile Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
DATA8003 Unstructured Data & Visualis'n David Goulding 3 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8012 BI & Data Visualisation Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
INFO8001 Enterprise Systems Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
LEGS8001 Ethical and Legal Issues in IT Katie Power 3 5
INFO8013 IS Security & Privacy Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT8016 IT Strategy CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT8048 Enterprise and Innovation CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
FINA8002 Finance for IT: Investment Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT8051 International Business Katie Power 2 5
STAT8008 Time Series & PCA David Goulding 4 5