Module Guide

Module Title Business Information Systems

Module Code: B7IS113
Programme: BA (Hons) Business Studies (All Streams)/ Bachelor of Business (Business and
IT Streams)

Academic Year: 2023 - 2024

Delivery Mode FT: Full - Time
Lecturer Name(s): Bernie Lydon Email: [email protected]
Michelle O’Connor [email protected]

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use and role of business

information systems (e-business) and other recent technological trends in the modern
business environment.

2. Evaluate a variety of business models and strategies for web-based enterprises.

3. Identify current information system security threats and ethical challenges pertaining
to the use of information systems and evaluate systems security measures,
techniques and current legislation used to secure and control vital business
information.
4. Construct a series of interactive spreadsheet data analysis models to meet business
requirements, utilising project management tools to manage the activity.

5. Demonstrate practical web skills for business purposes.

Learning Activities:
Each week will consist of a number of different activities:

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 1. Problem solving exercises to further develop this skill and to assist in improving
creativity
2. Lecture demonstrations and interactive participation between lecturer and student
to assist in cultivating a richer learning environment.
3. Presentation of concepts and theories using slides and video.
4. Case Study exercises to consolidate learning
5. Formative assessment as a tool to encourage directed e-learning

Teaching Plan:

Week LO TOPIC RESOURCES/REFERENCES ACTIVITIES

1. 4 Introduction to course, module guide and PowerPoint Slides Knowledge
assignment, exam Class Notes Discussion
MS Excel review of basics: basics: Revision
Belford question and solution Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge to
practical
business
problems.

2. 4 MS Excel: IF Nested, AND, OR Class Notes Demonstrations

Applying
knowledge to
practical
business
problems.

3. 4 MS Excel : LOOKUP function VLOOKUP and Class Notes Demonstrations

HLOOKUP Applying
knowledge to
practical
business
problems.

4. 4 MS Excel: Summarise/Filter/Pivot tables Class Notes Demonstrations

Applying
knowledge to
practical
business
problems.

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5. 4 Pivot Chart / Slicers / Dashboards Class Notes Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge to
practical
business
problems.

6. 4 Dashboards Class Notes

7. 5 HTML Class Notes Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical business
problems.
8. 5 HTML Class Notes Knowledge
Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical
business
problems.

9. 5 HTML/CSS Class Notes Knowledge

Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical
business
problems.

10. 5 HTML/CSS Class Notes Knowledge

Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying

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 knowledge
to
practical
business
problems.

11. 5 HTML/CSS/SEO Class Notes Knowledge

Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical
12. 5 HTML/CSS/SEO Class Notes Knowledge
Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical
business
problems.

13. 1,2,3 Information Systems in Business PowerPoint Slides, Knowledge

dimensions of an IS Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical
business
problems.

14. 1,2,3 Enterprise Information Systems: PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Revision
Demonstrations
Applying
knowledge
to
practical

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 business
problems.

15. 1,2,3 The Internet and E-Business PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge
Internet technologies: Studies Discussion
Demonstrations
16. 1,2,3 Cloud Computing & Outsourcing PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge
Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

17. 1,2,3 New and Emerging Trends PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge
Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

18. 1,2,3 New and Emerging Trends PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge
Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

19. 1,2,3 Information Systems Security PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

20. 1,2,3 Information Systems Security PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

21. 1,2,3 Project Management: PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

22. 1,2,3 Digital and Web Technologies: PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge
Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

23. 1,2,3 Case Study PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

24. 1,2,3 Case Study PowerPoint Slides, Case Knowledge

Studies Discussion
Demonstrations

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Core Texts:
Valacich, J. and Schneider, C. (2019) ‘Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital
World’, 8th Edition, Pearson

Laudon, K and Laudon, J. (2019), Management Information Systems: Managing the digital
firm, (2019), 16th Edition, Pearson

Assessment*:
Method of Assessment Percentage Weighting Learning
Outcome being
assessed

CA: Practical/Project 50%: LO: 1,4,5

30% MS Excel
20% Web
50% LO: 1,2,3
Terminal Exam: Theory

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Method of Assessment Percentage Learning Outcome Date of
Weighting Being Assessed Submission

30% MS Excel: 4 Friday, 27th

CA: Practical/Project
Spreadsheets October 2023

CA: Practical/Project 20% Web 5 8th January 2024

*See Moodle Assessment link for assessment details

Overview of Assessment:

CA1:
Assessment Title & Visualisation through Dashboard building:
Description:
Task: Students are required to build practical interactive
spreadsheet models to solve business problems through
appropriate data analysis and visualisation
MIMLOs being assessed: Construct a series of interactive spreadsheet data analysis
models to meet business requirements, utilising project
management tools to manage the activity.
Individual/Group: Individual
Assessment Weighting: 30%
Issue Date: 19 September 2023
Submission Date: 27th October 2023
(All assignments be
must submitted
through Moodle)
Feedback Date: tbc

CA2:
Assessment Title & Website design
Description:

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Task: Learners will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of
digital techniques to the design of a business website. During
this process learners will develop websites using client-side
technologies such as HTML and CSS which meet current web
standards.
MIMLOs being assessed: Demonstrate practical web skills for business purposes.
Individual/Group: Group
Assessment Weighting: 20%
Issue Date: 01 November 2023
Submission Date: 8th January 2024
(All assignments be
must submitted
through Moodle)
Feedback Date: tbc

What is referencing and why is it necessary?

Please follow the library link to the Harvard Style Referencing Guide - all referencing is
required in this format.

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