Module: Business Information Systems

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Business Information Systems
Module Code	BAA1011 (ITS: MN2)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Electronic Engineering
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

Description

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the tools used by managers in the creation and management of the IT enabled enterprise. On completion of this module students will: have an in-depth knowledge of how to apply information technology to create more efficient and effective enterprises and how information technology can be used to create sustainable competitive advantage. In addition it will highlight how IT is being used to effect digital transformation and technological innovation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the basic principles and theories of the information systems field.
2. Describe and explain the types/roles of business information systems in modern enterprises. Including: ERP, HR, Finance, MRP, SCM and CRM.
3. Describe different types of information reporting systems including business intelligence and executive information systems.
4. Describe the principal tools and technologies employed to improve business performance and decision-making.
5. Explain how business intelligence and business analytics supports decision-making.
6. Identify the ethical/social challenges posed by information systems.
7. Describe the role of knowledge bases and knowledge management in business improvement.
8. Locate, acquire, analyse and synthesise materials from a range of sources that help us understand the digital enterprise,
9. Review and compare different approaches for integrating new and old legacy systems.
10. Identify the range of legal and regulatory issues affecting information systems.
11. Discuss and review the range of issues involved in the security of information systems.
12. Explain the importance of data-mining, data analytics and ‘big-data’ to today’s digital enterprise.
13. Specify the challenges of providing remote access to information systems for an ever more demanding and mobile work force.
14. Communicate orally and in writing.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Tutorial	20	Face-to-face tutorials are held in DCU on Saturdays and online tutorials on weekday evenings/Saturdays according to the timetable
Online activity	50	Interaction with tutor and fellow students
Online activity	60	Work independently and in groups on tassignments over the course of the academic year.
Assessment Feedback	20	Assimilate and apply individual and general feedback on assignments
Independent Study	220	Reading, study, research and problem solving
Total Workload: 370

Section Breakdown
CRN	10274	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Richard Bolger	Module Teacher	Colum Foley, Dermot Bradfield, Lorraine Delaney

Section Breakdown
CRN	10274	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Richard Bolger	Module Teacher	Colum Foley, Dermot Bradfield, Lorraine Delaney

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Online discussion and report (Units 1 - 5)	30%	n/a
Assignment	Online discussion and report (Units 1 -10)	30%	n/a
Assignment	Online discussion, report and presentation. (Units 1-15)	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Business Information Systems
1. The Information Systems Field 2. Business Information Systems: Enterprise Systems 3. Business Information Systems: Business Intelligence 4. Ethical and Social Analysis of Information Systems 5. IT Infrastructure Planning 6. Business Benefits of Information Systems 7. Decision Making and Information Systems 8. Project Management 9. Knowledge Management 10. Managing Emerging Technologies 11. Opportunities and Challenges 12. Global Systems Management

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Turban, E., Volonino, L., & Wood G. R.: 2015, Information Technology for Management: Digital Strategies for Insight, Action and Sustainable Performance, 10th (8th or 9th ed. also suitable), Wiley, 13: 978-11188
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J. P.: 2013, Managing Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 13th, Pearson, 13: 978-01330
Turban, E. & Leidner, D., McLean,, E. & Wetherbe, J.: 2008, Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organisations in the Digital Economy, 6th,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None