Module Details

Module Code: INFO6005
Title: Intro to IS for Business
Long Title: Intro to IS for Business
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will include an introduction to spreadsheets in the labs and business information systems in the theory section. The practical element will cover such topics as spreadsheet formulae, functions, linking worksheets, charts, sorting data and spreadsheet protection. The theory section will cover topics such as components of IT infrastructure, understanding information, introduction to information systems and business applications of information systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create, manage and organise files, folders and backup files.
LO2 Create spreadsheets for basic financial and business applications.
LO3 Identify and describe the components of IT infrastructure.
LO4 Explain potential IT security threats.
LO5 Explain why Information Systems are so essential in business today.
LO6 Explain how Information Systems can be used to improve business efficiency.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to File Management
File management concepts, security, encryption, folders vs. tags, back-ups, file extensions.
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet formulas, functions; printing, saving, editing; inserting header and footers, adding, deleting, naming and linking worksheets; creating charts; sorting spreadsheets; basic functions (sum, average, min, max, simple if) and spreadsheet protection.
Introducing Information Systems
Introduction to information systems. Basic concepts of Input - Organisation - Output of data. Data vs. information. Common categories of information systems and business applications of information systems.
Managing IT Threats
Potential areas of risk (networks, software, processes, people). Managing the threat (firewalls, antivirus, processes, authentication)
Improving Business Efficiencies
Business processes and their components. IS supporting business processes. Collaborative computing environments. Cloud Computing in practice. Big Data in practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Practical lab exam
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Theory exam, short answer
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Practical lab exam
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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer lab session Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer lab session Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 3.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 3.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenneth C.Laudon, Jane P.Laudon. (2020), Essentials of MIS, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292342634].
  • Alan Dillon. (2019), Excelling in Spreadsheets, 1st. [ISBN: 9781916019997].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Alan Dillon. (2014), Step by Step Spreadsheets, 3rd. Gill & MacMillan, [ISBN: 9780717160440].
  • Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley (editor), Simon Hickie. (2018), Business information systems, 6th. Pearson, Harlow, England, [ISBN: 978-129222097].
  • Randy Nordell. (2019), Microsoft Office 365: In Practice, 1st. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260079906].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 1 Mandatory