Program Overview

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Business Information Systems

Course Fact File

Code	CK203
Duration	4 Years
Teaching Mode	Full-time
Qualifications	BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level	Level 8
CAO Points	2024: 443
CAO Points Range	2024: 443-625

Course Outline

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: provide a worthwhile and memorable student experience;
• collaborate: join with businesses to ensure BIS students gain cutting-edge skills in business and IT, while also linking with businesses to provide innovative IS-related expertise;
• innovate: cultivate and apply expertise in teaching, research and development.

Our BIS Advisory Board, comprising a number of the most senior Irish business executives, is there to advise and ensure UCC BIS courses are world-class, relevant, and attractive to businesses nationally and internationally.

Year 1 Modules

Starting with introductory business and IT modules, the first half of Year 1 is designed to ensure all students are equally skilled to successfully complete the course.

Core

• 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

Modules follow on from Year 1 (with choices available) but are taught at an advanced level, with the purpose of preparing you for work experience in Year 3.

Core

• 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

This is the shortest in academic terms. Examinations take place in February, after which you will spend six months on a paid business internship.

• 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: You will typically attend about 12-14 hours of lectures per week. Tutorials are assigned to business modules.

Expected lab/practical hours: Once you join BIS you will be assigned to practical/laboratory hours, where you spend time in the BIS labs working with hardware and software.

Why Choose This Course

The BIS curriculum provides you with a diverse and practical set of collaboration, communication, problem-solving, system development and management skills, and a broad understanding of business problem domains and emerging technologies which prepares you well for the working world in a broad range of industries.

BIS Placement Programme

BIS has a dedicated internal placement team to help you undertake a six-month paid business internship as part of the placement programme. The placement team provides you with excellent tailored support throughout the entire placement process including:

• long-term links with business and industry
• CV preparation
• identifying your core placement goals
• working on your decision-making skills
• creating your elevator pitch
• developing your interview technique and securing your placement
• visa and emigration documentation support for international placements

Placement or Study Abroad Information

BIS students undertake paid placement with major multinationals and innovative start-ups in New York, Boston, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork, and elsewhere, in the financial services, technology, business consulting, medical, and other industry sectors.

Skills and Careers Information

The types of jobs our graduates get include:

• Business/Systems Analyst
• Software Developer
• Trainee Accountant
• User Experience (UX) Analyst
• Project Manager
• Web Developer
• Security Consultant
• Business Entrepreneur
• Business/IT/Management Consultant.

The types of companies our students work for include:

• Consultancy
• Financial services
• Technology
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Devices
• Manufacturing

Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.

Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:

English	Irish	Maths	Other Language
O6/H7	O6/H7	O6/H7	O6/H7

EU/EFTA/UK Qualifications

EU/EFTA/UK applicants presenting an equivalent school-leaving qualification should review the EU/EFTA/UK Applicants page for information on equivalent grades and how to prove their level of English.

Mature Students

To compete through the mature entry route, applicants must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year and apply online via the CAO by 1 February. The application should include a statement of interest. Irish Leaving Certificate Maths (or equivalent) is required. Applicants may also be called for interview.

QQI FET Entry

Applicants who meet the required level of distinctions in required subjects can apply for entry to this course using specific QQI FET qualifications.

Non-EU Applicants

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Fees and Costs

• Whether you are an EU or Non-EU student will affect the course fees applicable to you.
• The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme.
• The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.
• See the Fee Schedule to find out the course fee.
• Check out scholarships that may be available to you.
• Explore our Nurturing Bright Futures free online course (Module 5) to learn about managing your money as a student and budgeting for university life.

How To Apply

Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) Applicants

Apply via the CAO.

Mature Applicants

Apply via the CAO by 1 February. To apply for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the year of entry.

QQI/FET Applicants

Apply via the CAO.

Non-EU Applicants

If you are from outside the EU/EFTA/UK, apply online via the UCC Apply portal.