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 Al Devine 3 5
INFO6036 Business Process Design Al Devine 2 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc Al Devine 3 5
INFO6035 IS Infrastructure for Business Al Devine 1 5
MGMT6054 Management Foundations Al Devine 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6031 Business Data Communications Al Devine 2 5
INFO6038 Business Process Management Al Devine 2 5
ACCT6009 Financial Accounting Al Devine 3 5
MATH6057 IS Maths & Statistics AINE NI SHE 1 5
INFO6039 Info Systems for Business Al Devine 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 Al Devine 3 5
INFO7013 IS Project Management Al Devine 2 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
ACCT6025 Managerial Accounting Al Devine 2 5
STAT7008 Statistical Inference AINE NI SHE 1 5
INFO7005 Systems Analysis for Business Al Devine 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

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

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8003 Advanced IS Project Management Al Devine 4 5
INFO7016 Business Analytics Al Devine 1 5
INFO7002 E-Business Management Al Devine 6 5
INFO7018 Enterprise Architecture Al Devine 1 5
INFO7017 IS Consulting & Practice Al Devine 6 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8014 Design Tech Experiences Al Devine 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT8050 Operations & Quality Breda O Dwyer 3 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 Al Devine 1 5
FINA8001 Finance for IT:Company Finance Al Devine 3 5
INFO8009 Knowledge Systems Al Devine 1 5
MGMT8007 New Venture Planning CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
MGMT8017 Strategic Business Management CAROLINE O REILLY 8 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO8011 Business Platform Integration Al Devine 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INFO8015 Mobile Business Al Devine 1 5
DATA8003 Unstructured Data & Visualis'n AINE NI SHE 3 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

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