Module Code: 6ICTDC
Long Title ICT and Data Competency in IFS
Title ICT and Data Competency in IFS
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Module Author: Eileen Long
Departments: School of Business
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 Investigate the Use of Internet Communication Technologies within recognised Industry domains including Financial Services Sector and Finance Technology Sectors.
LO2 Distinguish the variations in systems, challenges and ongoing implementations of ICT, Cloud and Data Governance Systems, including ethical issues, legal attributes and adoption.
LO3 Compose and build a strong understanding and confidence in the use of recognised industry software packages from a practical hands-on perspective with an appreciation for the inner workings of the systems that host and support the software.
LO4 Investigate and leverage technical skills and understanding for ICT Adoption in Enterprise and elsewhere, while gaining an awareness of key implementations and changes in the ICT and FinTech Domain.
LO5 Identify emerging technologies and their implications for the IFS sector.
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  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Computer Architecture
Investigation into the components of a computer system. PC / Mobile / Server / Cloud Building your first computer Virtually How a computer works Live Demo of Building a desktop machine
Cloud Computing
Introduction to Cloud Computing SAAS / Service Types / Deployments VMWare: Creation of Virtual Machines Intro to Amazon Web Services AWS Cloud / Azure Cloud
Introduction to the Office Suite
Excel PowerPoint Word Teams OneNote
Advanced Excel
Use of Excel in advanced industry practice Uses of spreadsheets in Fund Administration and IFS: Tables, Calculations, Formatting, etc.
Cyber Security
Detailed study into the world of cyber security Its importance in modern ICT systems and Fintec Services. Monitoring: DataDog – SIEM Cryptography: PGP Encryption Ciphers Digital Signatures IAM Recognised Security Fundamentals DiD / CIA / AAA
ICT Systems
Internet Communications Technology vs Information Systems Industry Trends in IS Common Industry Infrastructure Standards Investigation into typical information systems across Finance and IT Service Sector Domains Cloud / SAAS / Replication
Distributed Ledger Technologies
DLT and Blockchain The role of Digital Currencies: Euro Digital ID Required Infrastructure Financial Services MICA Regulations
Data Competency
Handling Data in Enterprise Ethics and Data Security Data Communication and Visualization Tableau
Presentation of Data: Industry Reporting and Presentation
Guidelines and Best Practise in preparing data and presentations Strong communication in industry
Industry Trends: Bleeding Edge Technologies
Blockchain Digital ID Web3 AI VR & AR for use in industry
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
Workplace Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Practical % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
This will consists of two assessments which will address LO3 One assessment will be a practical, time constrained assessment that will require the leaner to demonstrate skills on a recognised software package used in the industry, such as Excel. The second assessment will be a quiz style assessment provided on Moodle which will include a variety of questions based on Lab examples and tools while also assessing understanding theory of the technology.
No End of Module Assessment
Workplace Assessment
Assessment Type: Assignment (0350) % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Project will address current trends in technology, recent developments, emerging technologies, and accepted strategies when implementing such technologies within enterprise. Learners will address how technology is currently used within their own employment, and how this can be managed and improved to support a comprehensive ICT infrastructure in the financial services domain.

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 No Description 36 Per Semester 3.00
Tutorial No Description 20 Per Semester 1.67
Directed E-Learning No Description 20 Per Semester 1.67
Independent Learning No Description 144 Per Semester 12.00
Workbased learning No Description 30 Per Semester 2.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.83
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Matthew Justice. (2020), How Computers Really Work, No Starch Press, p.394, [ISBN: 978-1-718-50066-2].
  • Paul McFedries,Greg Harvey. (2021), Excel All-in-One For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, p.791, [ISBN: 978-1-119-83072-6].
  • Laudon, K.C., Laudon, J.P. (2019), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 16th. Prentice Hall..
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • https://www.guru99.com/.
  • https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf. Bitcoin White Paper. Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,.
  • https://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/Wh ite-Paper. Ethereum White Paper Buterin, V. Ethereum White Paper: A next-generation smart contract and decentralized application platform,.
This module does not have any other resources
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