Module Code: BSHC10
Long Title Managerial Foundations of Information Systems
Title Managerial Foundations of Information Systems
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: EUGENE O'LOUGHLIN
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Describe an Information Systems and what are its management, organization, and technology dimensions
LO2 LO 2. Assess how Information Systems have become so essential in business today
LO3 LO 3. Summarize the broad ethical and social issues that are raised by widespread use of information systems
LO4 LO 4. Evaluate how technologies can enhance the performance of a firm
LO5 LO 5. Describe the technologies and procedures necessary to ensure that systems are reliable and secure
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI 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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Co-requisite Modules
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Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Information Systems in Global Business Today (10%)
• The role of Information Systems in business today • Perspectives on Information Systems • Contemporary approaches to Information Systems
Global E-Business: How Businesses Use Information Systems (10%)
• Business processes and Information Systems • Types of business Information systems • Systems that span the Enterprise
Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy (15%)
• Organizations and Information Systems • How Information Systems impact organizations and business firms • Using Information Systems to achieve competitive advantage
Ethical and Social Issues in the Digital Firm (10%)
• Understanding ethical and social issues related to Systems • Ethics in an information society • The moral dimensions of Information Systems
IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies (15%)
• IT Infrastructure • Infrastructure components • Hardware platform trends and emerging technologies • Software platform trends and emerging technologies • Management issues
Foundations of Business Intelligence: Database and Information Management (15%)
• Organising data in a traditional file environment • The database approach to data management • Using databases to improve business performance and decision making • Managing data resources
Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology (10%)
• Telecommunications and networking in today’s business world • Communications networks • The Internet • The wireless revolution
Securing Information Systems (15%)
• System vulnerability and abuse • Business value of security and control • Establishing a framework for security and control • Technologies and tools for security
Teaching Methodology:
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies, and class discussions as appropriate. Students will also have access to web based support. Typical practical assignments would include: • Use of software applications to improve supply chain management • Using as database for strategic business development • Use of software applications to analyse a dot.com business
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed:  
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P.. (2012), Management Information Systems, Twelfth Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 0-27-375453-X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul Bocij, Dave Chaffey, Andrew Greasley, & Simon Hickie. (2006), Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the e-Business., . 3rd Edition , ISBN: 0273688146. Prentice Hall.
  • O’Brien, J.A. and Marakas, G.M. (2006), Management Information Systems, . 7th Edition , ISBN: 0-07-111629-X. : McGraw-Hill Education, Europe.
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