Long Title:Software Applications for Business
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H6SAB
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 6
Field of Study: Computer use
Module Delivered in 6 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Lisa Murphy
Module editor: Lisa Murphy
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The learning strategy involves the use of technologies, software, lectures, tutorials and class discussions where necessary.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in a lab environment with IT access. The module may incorporate a variety of delivery methods, both online and face-to-face. Students will experiment with a number of different applications whereby material will be provided. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the college's virtual learning environment. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required.
Module Description: The aims of this module are: To give students an understanding of the latest technologies and software packages being used in solving various business tasks. To develop their practical skills To consolidate though practicing the knowledge and skills acquired in business modules by specifying and implementing solutions for various business tasks using business software tools and packages
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Know how to use different software packages (such as SAP ERP, Digital Marketing, SAGE and so on), in solving common tasks done in key functional areas of business. Understand how the Software packages are used in Business
LO2 Transfer and apply the functions of these packages in the areas of HR, Marketing, Financial accounting and Business Management.
LO3 Know how different business areas are integrated using these systems.
LO4 Demonstrate how software tools for business enable companies to carry out their core business processes.
Pre-requisite learning
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).
No recommendations 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
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction into Software applications used for business
• Introduction to Software applications for Business. • History of various tool developments. • How are the various tools supported? • Considerations for choosing software tools and applications.
Enterprise applications
• Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning. • Customer Relationship Management. • Learning Management Systems
Financial Accounting Tools
• Recording transactions. • Creating and analysing reports and graphs. • Automatic calculations using built-in formulas. • Analysis of company financial statements. • Exemplification on various accounting tasks using a software tool.
Digital Marketing Tools
• Introduction into Web based marketing. • Digital communications techniques (e.g. blogging, e-newsletters, emails, forums). • Choosing and Registering a Domain Name. • Internet marketing campaign planning. • Methods of attracting customers using tools. • Processes for content creation, implementation and integration with other marketing tools. • Built-in monitoring capacity to get insight into online customer behaviour and return on investment.
Human Resource Management Tools
• Automating HR and compliance activities (e.g. payroll, attendance). • Keeping accurate personnel records and document actions like hiring, promotions, reviews or terminations in employee records. • Access and analyze key employee data and transfer the information into other applications (e.g. Word, Excel). • Attendance tracking such as calculate time off, track leaves. • Payroll services. • Creating reports and charts.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Individual project on a chosen company 1,2,3 40.00 n/a
Assignment CA1: Consists of a group presentation on a chosen company whereby the students have to identify different software applications. CA2: Consists of a practical Skills Demonstration – Creating an application . 1,2,3,4 60.00 n/a
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
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.
Reassessment Description
Learners who fail this module will be required to sit a repeat module assessment where all learning outcomes will be examined.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

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
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Once per semester 0.63
Total Hours 10.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 3.63
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
Lab No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 89 Once per semester 7.42
Total Hours 92.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 10.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • G.W. Anderson 2011, Sams Teach Yourself SAP in 24 Hours, Sams
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D.Remenyi, G.Onofrei, J.English 2010, An Introduction to statistics using Microsoft Excel, London Academic Publishing Ltd
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website: http://www.erp4students.eu/
  • Website: www.sap.com
  • Website: http://www.sage.co.uk/
  • Website: www.gcflearnfree.org/access2010
  • Website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suppor t/getting-started-with-office-2010-FX101 822272.aspx
  • Website: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/t utorial.html
  • Website: http://crm.dynamics.com/en-ie/home
  • Website: http://bigredcloud.com/videos/
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
BSHTM B.Sc. (Hons) in Technology Management 2 Core Subject
BSHC BSc (Honours) in Computing 2 Core Subject
BSHBIS BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems 2 Core Subject
HCBS Higher Certificate in Business 4 Core Subject
HCBC Higher Certificate in Science in Business Computing 2 Core Subject
HCC Higher Certificate in Science in Computing Applications and Business Support 2 Core Subject