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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Business Information Systems
Module Code	MT217
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module Aims: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the key issues that must be considered in order to successfully develop and manage information systems. Students will increase their knowledge as to the factors that influence the successful adoption and implementation of information systems. The approach taken examines the user context, the organisational context and the competitive environment context within which information systems operate. It also examines the security challenges associated with the management of information systems and students will gain understanding as to how those security challenges can be proactively addressed. This module will also provide a platform of knowledge that enables participants to evaluate the ethical problems that can arise in the use of information systems. Additionally, in this module, students' competence in use of Excel will be increased. Students are expected to attend lectures and also attend weekly Excel tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the development and maintenance of information systems including their specification, project management, implementation (using tools such as the systems design and development lifecycle), as well as prototyping, systems analysis and design and system conversion approaches.
2. Describe the stages involved in structured project management.
3. Outline the issues involved in managing information systems including - organisation for and management of end-user computing.
4. Describe the ethical, legal, privacy, security and other issues resulting from the dependence of society and business on computers.
5. Select and apply the appropriate Excel function for a given context
6. Have successfully completed a project which demonstrates their competence in using Excel.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	22	A formal lecture which typically presents the essential ideas and core concepts pointing students towards resources where they can get further information. Students are expected to prepare for each lecture by, for example, reading materials suggested by the lecturer
Independent learning	75	Students are expected to study the recommended textbooks and journal articles, and are encouraged to read further around the topics in each module. Such private study will include preparation for specific classes â€“ for example to discuss a case, and other study related to assignments or to consolidate the material from lectures
Independent learning	22	While being given some direction at lectures, students will be asked to study independently in the computer labs and learn Excel using online resources
Assignment	6	Individual assignment to construct an Excel spreadsheet according to given criteria
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Types of Information Systems.
Cross-functional and functional Information systems..

Internet-based Transactions.
Fundamentals of e-Business and e-Commerce..

Decision Support Systems.
Systems for analysis and decision - support..

IS Development.
Methodologies for Information systems development and prototyping, project management and implementation..

Some IS management issues.
Management of information systems including security, ethical, organisational, legal, privacy, societal and other issues..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Individual assignment to construct an Excel spreadsheet	15%	Week 10
Multiple choice questions	Multiple choice question test on Moodle	15%	Week 11

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Bocij, Greasley & Hickie: 2008, Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 027371662X
Rainer, Turban, Potter & Cegielski: 2010, Introduction to Information Systems: Enabling and Transforming Business, 3rd Edition, Wiley, ISBN-10: 0470553103

Other Resources

6081, Website, 0, Students will be expected to read news items relating to Information Systems on websites such as CNET.com,

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