Programme Overview

For this part-time course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme is for anyone who is interested in applying technology to solve business problems. This practical degree will help you understand the manner in which technology can help facilitate business decisions. You will also acquire knowledge of the requirements, analysis, development, deployment and implementation of business information systems. The programme will give you the skills to manage, communicate and document ICT- based solutions and to analyse and model business systems. Overall it will give you the ability to incorporate ICT into the wider business strategy.

Who is the Programme for?

For anyone who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the use of technology in business or anyone interested in pursuing a role in information systems.

Student Profile

Kresimir Tomac - “The course really helped you see how technology can be applied to help business. It was a great introduction into the business side of IT.”

Duration

4 years - 2 semesters per year.

Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday 18.30 - 22.30 Saturday 09.00 – 16.00.

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. Under 23’s will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Additional Information

Applicants who do not have at least 6 months previous work experience in an information and communications field will be required to complete a work experience programme by year 3.

Award

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Information Systems awarded by HETAC at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression to level 9 programmes on the NFQ. The final award is calculated from weighted results of years 2, 3 and 4.

Additional Information

Applicants who do not have at least 6 months previous work experience in an information and communications field will be required to complete a work experience programme before the final year.

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 Orientated 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
Advanced Internet Technologies	Change Management
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	Management Support Systems
Strategy Management	Team Project
Wireless Networking	Work Experience

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

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus