Module Code: H6CI
Long Title The Computing Industry
Title The Computing Industry
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Lisa Murphy
Module Author: Lisa Murphy
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Master’s degree or PHD in a computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also. Proposed lecturer: Lisa Murphy
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compare and contrast the various sectors in the IT industry.
LO2 Differentiate between key roles in the IT industry.
LO3 Discuss and analyse emergent technologies and trends in the IT industry.
LO4 Summarise the broad ethical and legal issues that are raised by widespread use of technologies.
LO5 Utilize technologies and procedures necessary to ensure 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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
IT Industry 1
• Understanding the IT Industry. • Distinguish the different sectors. • Differentiate the different roles.
IT Industry 2
The career planning process (Example: CV, LinkedIn Profile etc)
Ethical and Social Issues in the Digital Firm
• Understanding ethical and social issues related to IT. • Ethics in an information society. • The moral dimensions of Information Systems.
IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
• IT Infrastructure. • Hardware platform trends and emerging technologies. • Software platform trends and emerging technologies Management issues.
Alumni Session
Past students come into talk to students about their current job, what tasks they do on a daily basis and share advice to students.
Securing Information Systems
• System vulnerability and abuse. • Business value of security and control. • Establishing a framework for security and control. • Technologies and tools for security.
Guest Speaker
A person from a company comes into talk to students about their career and education path. This provides students with an insight into the IT Industry.
LinkedIn, Blogging and Interviews
Students set up a linked profile Students blog about topics or guest speaker’s discussions Students record themselves answering questions for a specific job role
Group Presentations
A group of students present a topic provided by the lecturer which is related to the course.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Individual project requiring the learner to create their CV and Cover Letter. The learner has to create three blogs and record themselves answering questions in an interview situation based on questions provided by the lecturer. Alongside this, students have to create a LinkedIn profile, attend internal or external events for which they receive a stamp in their Career passport, carry out Psychometric testing and create a speaker journal based on the guest speakers visits.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Group project whereby the group are presented with topics and each group has to talk about the topic, give examples and talk about further development.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
The learner will be provided with a project that meets all learning outcomes.

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

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 12 Every Week 12.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon*. Management Information Systems, 12th. Pearson, [ISBN: 0-27-375453-X].
  • Brenda Bernstein. (2019), How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile... And 18 Mistakes to Avoid, 14. [ISBN: 978-1629671550].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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