Module Details

Module Code: INFO6012
Title: Database for Business
Long Title: Database 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 cover an introduction to presentation software and databases in the labs and to Business Information Systems in the theory section. The practical element will cover such topics as the structure of a database, creating tables, primary keys, forms, queries and reports. The theory section will cover such topics as Information Systems in relation to Organisational Strategy and Competitive Advantage, computer networks, database management systems(DBMS)and Data Protection.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design a database and create tables, queries, reports and forms.
LO2 Explain the role of Information Systems with regards to organisational strategy and competitive advantage.
LO3 Identify and describe the principles of a database management system.
LO4 Describe the features of computer and telecommunication networks.
LO5 Describe the role that IS plays in facilitating contemporary online community driven projects.
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).
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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
Databases
Create and name a database, create a table to store data and create a form to enter data. Create a primary key, create queries and reports.
Information Systems and Organisational Strategy and Competitive Advantage
How Organisational Strategy affects IS Structure, Competitive Strategy, Value Chain, IS and Competitive Advantage.
Data Communications
Computer Networks, LANs vs. WANs, Encryption, Firewalls, VPN.
Online Community Driven Projects
Introduction to online communities, social media, open source software projects, crowd funding, crowd finance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Based on lab practical content.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Practical lab exam.
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Based on theory covered in lectures.
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
Lecture Contact Presentation of Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Computer Lab Session 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 Presentation of Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Computer lab session Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenneth C.Laudon, Jane P.Laudon. (220), Essentials of MIS, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292342634].
  • Alan Dillon. (2019), Excelling in Spreadsheets, 1st. Boru Press, [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: 978129222097].
  • 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 2 Mandatory