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BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems
Programme Overview
CAO Code: NC004
Technology drives the world of business. This course is 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 degree 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.
Course Structure and Award
This course is a four year honours degree. The 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, 02, 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. Several reports have highlighted the shortage of IT graduates and so there are excellent career prospects in this area. Graduates may pursue careers in IT management, management information systems, systems analysis and business data management.
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 and MBA programmes.
Who is the Programme for?
The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.
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. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics. Please check details of points awarded for foundation level subjects.
Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying from Docklands or Area Based Partnership areas should consult further information for applicants.
Programme Fee
All courses qualify under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.
Student Profile
Mark Sherlock
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 |
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 |
| Introduction to Databases | Introduction to Software Engineering |
| Object Oriented Software Engineering | Project |
| Software Project Management | Web Development |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Business Data Analysis | Data Communications and Networking 2 |
| Information Age | Operating Systems 2 |
| Software Engineering III | Software Project |
| Work Placement | |
| Year 4 | Artificial Intelligence 1 |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence II | Business Process Engineering |
| Change Management | Information Systems Management |
| Software Project Part 1 | Software Project Part 2 |
| Strategic Management | |
Start Date
Tuesday 7th September 2010
Programme Location
IFSC Campus
