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BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems

Programme Overview

CAO Code: NC004

Technology drives the world of business, and because of this, courses in computing are in high demand. That's why National College of Ireland offers an information management course intended to appeal to anyone who is interested in developing practical knowledge and skills in the application of technology to help solve business problems. This full-time course is practical in nature, providing you with knowledge of the manner in which technology can help facilitate business decisions.

As a graduate of this course you will:

Understand how technology can help solve business problems and facilitate business decisions.

Acquire knowledge of the requirements, analysis, development, deployment and implementation of business information systems.

Acquire the skills to manage, communicate and document IT based solutions.

Analyse and model business systems.

Understand how to incorporate IT into the organisation’s strategy, planning and practice.

Information Management Course Structure and Award

This information management course is a four year honours degree. This full-time course is run over 8 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a HETAC BSc (Honours) Degree in Business Information Systems at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Work Experience

The course is industry focused with a six month work placement in the third year. Students are highly sought after and complete their work experience in companies like Microsoft, ESB, AIB, Vodafone, O2, Meteor, Ericsson and Hertz.

Career Prospects

The decision of companies like PayPal, eBay, Microsoft and Google to locate in Ireland shows the strong demand that exists for suitably qualified IT graduates. Reports such as the National Skills Bulletin 2008 have highlighted the shortage of IT graduates and so there are excellent career prospects in this area.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Honours) in Business Information Systems, graduates can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as MSc in Web Technologies and MBA programmes at National College of Ireland.

Who is the Information Management Course for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes. This is a great programme for people interested in taking full-time courses in computing.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English & Mathematics. Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should consult our DARE and HEAR information page.

Programme Fee

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Student Profile

Mark Sherlock
Mark The lecturers have a good industrial knowledge as well as academic and they help you in every way possible. They’re very approachable.

Fact File

Location	Duration	NFQ Level	Assessment
IFSC, Dublin 1	Four years, full-time	Level 8	End of semester exams Continuous Assessments

Modules

Module Descriptor information for this course.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Computer Architecture	Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Mathematics for Computing	Introduction to Multimedia
Introduction to Programming	Managerial Foundations of Information Systems
Object Oriented Programming	Operating Systems
Personal and Professional Development	XHTML & Web Design

Year 2
Advanced Databases	Business Entrepreneurship
Data Communications and Networking	Data Structures and Algorithms
Information Technology Project Management	Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Software Engineering	Object Oriented Software Engineering
Project	Web Development

Year 3
Advanced Internet Technologies	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Management Support Systems	Team Project
Wireless Networking	Work Placement

Year 4
Applied Artificial Intelligence	Business and Network Security
Business Data Analysis	Business Process Engineering
Change Management	Software Project
Software Project 2	Strategy Management

Start Date

Monday 10th September 2012

Programme Location

IFSC Campus