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Department of Information Technology<br />
LC231<br />
Code: LC231<br />
Programme Level: 8<br />
CAO Points 2016: 255<br />
Duration: 4 Years<br />
Class Contact Hours:<br />
Yr 1: 23 hrs per week | Yr 2: 22 hrs per week<br />
Yr 3: 22 hrs per week | Yr 4: 19 hrs per week<br />
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick<br />
Minimum Entry Requirements:<br />
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 2 H5<br />
& 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving<br />
Certificate subjects, including<br />
Mathematics and English or Irish.<br />
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature<br />
Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry<br />
Requirements’ for further information.<br />
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
Contact: Dr. Janice O’Connell,<br />
Head of Department<br />
Tel: 061 293288<br />
Email: janice.oconnell@lit.ie<br />
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC231<br />
Business Information<br />
Systems<br />
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Ab Initio<br />
(including Work Placement)<br />
What is the programme about?<br />
This programme provides a foundation entry for graduates seeking a career in Business Information Systems.<br />
Students will be able to collect, organise and analyse data produced by business transactions to enable<br />
business managers make better decisions using the appropriate computer software and business solutions.<br />
This skillset provides the perfect blend of technological and business skills.<br />
The Business Information Systems degree gives students a very strong platform in business analysis. The<br />
embedded group projects enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts and business/IT<br />
skills that are required in a work environment. This group dynamic will be invaluable to them in their chosen<br />
career path.<br />
Who is the programme suited to?<br />
The programme will be suited to students with good mathematical and analytical skills with an interest in<br />
using computers to solve everyday business problems.<br />
Modules<br />
Year 1: Business Databases, Mathematics and Statistical Methods, Interpersonal Skills & Computer<br />
Applications, Programming Fundamentals, Web Technology, Business Environment and Operations.<br />
Year 2: Introduction to Marketing, Database Systems & Project Management, Programming, Web<br />
Development, Systems Analytics and Modelling, Finance.<br />
Year 3: Business Project, Data Analytics, Advanced Programming, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer<br />
Care & CRM, Work Placement.<br />
Year 4: Enterprise Software, Data Analytics, Final Year Project, Software Architecture, Agile Software<br />
Development, Software Testing, plus one business elective per semester.<br />
What can I do after the programme?<br />
An Information Systems career can provide opportunities for socio economic mobility as the degree will be<br />
recognised globally. This will be reinforced through department links with professional bodies.<br />
Graduates will be able to establish a career in Business Information Systems Development. This is particularly<br />
appealing given the job vacancies which exist in the ICT area currently. Job opportunities for graduates<br />
include: Online commercial specialist, IT Sales/Technician, Marketing and Programme Manager, IT Software<br />
Buyer/Planner, Search and Analytic Specialist, Programmer, Business Analyst.<br />
> 132 Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019
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