Module Details

Module Code: INFO6034
Title: Business and IT
Long Title: Business and IT
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides a practical and theoretical introduction to information technology as applied to Business.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe global business environment and understand the role of information technology in ensuring business competitiveness.
LO2 Describe the key IT infrastructure components and understand the issues involved in their operation and development.
LO3 Discuss the importance of effective use of networks in business.
LO4 Explain key data concepts and the issues involved in developing corporate data management capabilities.
LO5 Build simple spreadsheet models for business calculations.
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).
17743 INFO6034 Business and IT
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
The Digital Firm
Competitive business environment, role of information systems, impact on business strategy, impact of the internet, need for a socio-technical view, information systems and decision making, management issues, introduction to ethical and social issues, privacy and intellectual property, key management challenges.
Infrastructure
The internet, internet platforms, e-business technologies, internal and external applications, payment systems, mobile and wireless technologies, components of a computer system, infrastructure evolution, h/w trends, managing h/w assets, managing infrastructure.
Software
Operating systems, application software, programming languages, managing s/w assets, s/w trends, collaborative software.
Network Technology and Cloud Computing
Components and functions of telecommunications systems, telecomms platforms, consulting and integration services, cloud computing (infrastructure, platform and application), private & public clouds, service level agreements.
Data Management
Database fundamentals, database models, corporate data model, data analysis, data management and administration, data warehousing, storage system trends, data privacy, ethical issues, management issues.
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet design basics, simple model development, charts, data manipulation, functions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Individual theory based assessment involving analysis and preparation of a business report.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Practical Excel Skills Asessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Class Based Instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Computer Lab Instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independant reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based Instruction Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Computer Lab Instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon. (2019), MIS Managing the Digital Firm, 16th. Pearson Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978013214285].
  • A Dillon. (2015), Step By Step Spreadsheets, 3rd. GillMacmIllan, [ISBN: 9780717160440].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 6 Group Elective 4
CR_BACCT_7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 6 Group Elective 4
CR_BACCT_7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 3 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 2 Mandatory