Module Details

Module Code: INFO6021
Title: Business Info Technology
Long Title: Business Info Technology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2019/20 ( January 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide students with Information Technology skills which are required in many organisations. Learners will build on their knowledge gained in year one to acquire skills at this level. The practical element will cover such topics as If functions, Lookup functions and linking formula which are used to perform calculations in spreadsheets. The theory section will address such topics as using information systems for competitive advantage, decision making and collaboration.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use spreadsheets for financial / business applications.
LO2 Be proficient in problem solving and analysing data using spreadsheet tools.
LO3 Discuss the importance of using information systems for competitive strategy.
LO4 Evaluate how organisations use information systems for collaboration.
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.
None
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Excel Spreadsheets
Learning through practice with practical assignments. Spreadsheet formulas, spreadsheet functions, simple, nested and compound If functions. Vertical & horizontal lookup, charts, sorting data, macros and spreadsheet protection.
Business Intelligence and IS for Decision Making
Buuiness intelligence and competitive advantage, data warehouse, data marts and data mining.
Collaboration Information Systems
Why use IS for collaboration, team communication, managing content, workflow control and compare collaboration tools.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class lab exam
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Canvas Quiz, MCQ undertaken in lab.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class 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 Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Lecture 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
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning to achieve learning outcomes Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Dillon. (2020), EXCELLING IN SPREADSHEETS; FOR EXCEL 2016 & 2019, First. 8, [ISBN: 9781916019997].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laudon, K & Laudon, J. (2017), Essentials of Management Information Systems, 12. Pearson, New Jersey, [ISBN: 9780132142854].
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 3 Mandatory
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 4 Mandatory