Program Overview

Business Information Systems

The BSc in Business Information Systems (BIS) specialises in the key skills that are essential to the success of professionals in modern information technology and information systems. The goals of this four-year degree course are to educate, collaborate, and innovate.

Course Outline

The course is designed to provide a worthwhile and memorable student experience, joining with businesses to ensure BIS students gain cutting-edge skills in business and IT. The BIS Advisory Board, comprising senior Irish business executives, advises and ensures UCC BIS courses are world-class, relevant, and attractive to businesses nationally and internationally.

Year 1 Modules

• IS1108 Information Systems in Global Organisations
• IS1109 Business Systems Analysis and Design
• AC1113 Principles of Accounting
• EC1212 Economics of Business 1
• IS1110 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 1
• IS1111 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 2
• ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics
• IS1112 Principles of Information Technology
• IS1113 Web Development
• IS1115 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 1
• AC1114 Introduction to Management Accounting
• Electives:
  • MG1004 Introduction to Management and Organisation
  • MG1003 Introduction to Marketing

Year 2 Modules

• Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 1
• AC2202 Intermediate Management Accounting 1
• Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 2
• IS2206 Database Design and Development 1
• EC2204 Business Microeconomics 1
• IS2207 Database Design and Development 2
• IS2208 Intermediate Programming for Information Systems 1
• IS2215 Design Thinking and Visual Prototyping
• IS2209 Intermediate Programming for Information Systems 2
• IS2217 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 2
• Electives:
  • AC2206 Investment Appraisal
  • FE2200 Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management
  • MG2001 People and Organisation
  • MG2007 Enterprise Planning and Processes
  • MG3021 Market Research
  • MG2003 Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Consumption
  • MG2008 Business Ethics and Governance

Year 3 Modules

• IS3311 Networking and Cloud Computing for Global Organisations
• IS3312 Advanced Programming for Information Systems
• IS3313 DevOps Processes and Tools
• IS3322 Organisational Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 3
• IS3319 Database Management and Applications; Economics of Information

Year 4 Modules

• Core:
  • IS4400 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 4
  • IS4401 Research Project in Information Systems
  • IS4408 Information Systems Strategy for Global Organisations
  • IS4414 Information Systems Management
  • IS4416 Innovation and Information Technology Industry Trends
• Electives:
  • AC4100 Management Accounting: Planning and Control
  • AC4101 Management Accounting: Performance and Decision Making
  • EC4224 Innovation and Technology
  • EC3216 Economics of Strategic Behaviour
  • IS4419 Information Systems Security Management
  • IS4420 Information Systems Controls and Security Policy
  • Data and Digital Strategy 1
  • Global Payment Systems
  • Global Markets
  • IS4439 Advanced Web Application Development
  • IS4440 Data and Digital Strategy 2
  • IS4441 Information Systems Project Management
  • IS4442 Information Systems Process Improvement
  • IS4445 User Experience Design 1
  • IS4446 User Experience Design 2
  • IS4447 Mobile Application Development
  • IS4449 IT Solution Selling and Digital Business
  • IS4450 Enterprise Sales Solutions for Global Business
  • MG4401 The Management of Organisational Change
  • MG4402 Leadership and Organisational Dynamics

Course Practicalities

• Expected lecture hours: 12-14 hours per week
• Expected lab/practical hours: assigned to practical/laboratory hours in the BIS labs
• Tutorials are assigned to business modules

Why Choose This Course

The BIS programme provides a combination of technical and business skills, with the opportunity to apply these skills throughout the program in a realistic team-based environment. This provides valuable experience for the workforce and enables students to translate technical needs to the business and vice versa.

BIS Placement Programme

The BIS placement programme provides students with a six-month paid business internship as part of the course. The placement team offers tailored support throughout the placement process, including CV preparation, identifying core placement goals, and developing interview techniques.

Skills and Careers Information

The BIS curriculum provides students with a diverse and practical set of collaboration, communication, problem-solving, system development, and management skills. This prepares students well for the working world in a broad range of industries.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: at least six subjects, with a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects
• English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish
• EU/EFTA/UK applicants: equivalent school-leaving qualification, with review of equivalent grades and proof of English level
• Mature students: 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year, with a statement of interest and Irish Leaving Certificate Maths (or equivalent)
• QQI FET entry: required level of distinctions in required subjects, with application via the CAO
• Non-EU applicants: educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate, with competency in English

Fees and Costs

• EU students: tuition fees paid by the State, with annual student contribution and capitation fees payable by the student
• Non-EU students: tuition fees applicable, with information available on the Fee Schedule
• Scholarships may be available

How to Apply

• Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) applicants: apply via the CAO
• Mature applicants: apply via the CAO by 1 February, with a statement of interest
• QQI/FET applicants: apply via the CAO, with review of equivalent grades and proof of English level
• Non-EU applicants: apply online via the UCC Apply portal