Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7039
Title: Management Information Systems
Long Title: Management Information Systems
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module describes computer-based Information Systems and explains the functionality offered by IT and its operational and strategic implications for management. It evaluates the use of technology databases and outlines the issues relating to the management of Information Systems and the impact of the Internet, the World Wide Web and e-Commerce.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the use of technology databases.
LO2 Assess the impact of the Internet, the World Wide Web, cloud computing and e-commerce on the modern organisation.
LO3 Describe computer-based Information Systems, the functionality offered by information communication technology, its operational and strategic implications for management and the organisation.
LO4 Explain security and legislative issues relating to the management of Information Systems.
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
The Database Concept
Traditional File Environment, Types of Databases, Distributing Databases, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Online Analytical Processing, Hadoop, In-memory Computing, Analytical Platforms.
Internet, Extranets, Cloud Computing and Electronic Commerce
The Internet, Intranets and Extranets, Cloud Computing, E-Business, Internet Business Models, E-commerce, M-Commerce, Electronic Data Interchange
Information Systems for Business Operations
Transaction Processing Systems, Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Executive Support Systems, Enterprise Applications, Knowledge Managment Systems
Data Protection Act & Security Management
Provisions and scope of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and their practical implications. Security Threats, Risk Handling, Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Work Routines
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of content supporting Learning Outcomes 1 and 4.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of content supporting Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 and 4
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study 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 Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Tutorial Contact Revision & Review Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jane P. Laudon and Kenneth C. Laudon. (2015), Management Information Systems, 14th Ed.. Upper Saddle River, NJ; Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292094007].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joseph Valacich and Christoph Schneider. (2015), Information Systems Today, 7th Ed.. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292098067].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 4 Mandatory