Module Details

Module Code: INFO6037
Title: Business IT Applications
Long Title: Business IT Applications
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will help students develop the PC skills they need to be successful in study and beyond. It will show students how to combine features from multiple applications to produce professional business documents and reports.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Produce professional business documents and reports using a wordprocessor
LO2 Organise, analyse and report business information using a spreadsheet tool.
LO3 Communicate and share business information using a presentation tool
LO4 Integrate and analyse data from multiple tables within a spreadsheet environment.
LO5 Combine elements of PC applications to produce a professional business report.
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).
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
Wordprocessing
Text formatting, page margins, line spacing, indenting, paragraphing, headings, document layout, headers/footers, bullets and numbering, tables, borders and shading, Table of Contents, Mail Merge, Word Styles, Word Templates. Inserting and formatting graphical pictures and objects; printing, saving and sharing. Importing, embedding and formatting content from other applications
Spreadsheets
Formatting data, viewing, printing and sharing workbooks. Basic calculations & functions (sum, average, min, max, count, simple if); Absolute cell and mixed referencing, tables, charts, conditional formatting, Lookup functions; Pivot Tables; worksheet linking and data consolidation. Lookup and retrieval functions, text functions, logical functions, Pivot tables, Pivot charts, dashboards and data visualisation. Exporting data to Word and Powerpoint for presentation.
Presentation Tool
Creating slides, formatting text, slide numbering, footers, inserting graphics, pictures; use of SmartArt tools. Slide view navigation(outline; normal; slide sorter; slide show). Use of design themes, master slides, slide transitions and custom animation. Sharing presentations. Importing content from other applications.
Database Tool
Introduction to database concepts such as primary and foreign keys, referential integrity, data types and relationships. Planning and designing databases; creating tables, queries, forms and reports. Exporting data to Excel and other applications.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Lab Exam combining wordprocessing and spreadsheet tools
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
In-class assessment of the project kick-off.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Produce a business report using office productivity tools.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 practical Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed student learning 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 practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed student learning 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
  • Joan Lambert and Curtis Frye. (2015), Microsoft Office 2016 Step by Step, 1st. Microsoft Press, [ISBN: 9788120352049].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Noel Kantaris. (2016), Microsoft Office 2016 Explained, 1st. Bernard Babani Publishing, [ISBN: 9780859347624].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 1 Mandatory