The aim of the module is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of professional project management as well as the development of key skills and capabilities in the application of key concepts, frameworks and techniques to projects.

1. Explain the role of the project manager and examine the key causative factors/reasons for project success/failure.

2. Develop professional project management competencies in selection, initiation, scoping, scheduling, resourcing, costing, report writing and auditing of projects.

3. Structure and manage projects through respective project life cycle phases – in particular utilising of the [PMBOK] project management framework.

4. Develop individual, team, people and problem-solving competencies by being an active member of a project management team.

5. Explain and apply key project management concepts, standards, analytical methods and key software tools.

This module introduces key concepts in information systems, with practical lab based exercises using relevant business applications. Learners will also delve into the technical aspects of computer networks, the Internet, and emerging technologies like disruptive innovations and cloud computing.

1. Analyse current information and communications technologies (ICTs) and apply them to business problems.

2. Classify security risks to personal and business information and identify appropriate controls systems.

3. Collaborate using internet technologies and cloud systems.

4. Differentiate typical computer network implementations

5. Account for the implementation of the Internet

6. Manage and analyse business data using desktop applications.

On completion of this module what a business process is, its contribution to business and to modelling business processes using the international BPMN methodology.

1. Describe business operations, processes and business process Modelling /modelling methodologies

2. Develop a knowledge of business processes/operations and business process Modelling

3. Apply BPMNmethodson business process scenarios

4. Apply BPM using appropriate software tools

5. Create Models workflows/task sequences and decisions in a business context/functions usingTasks, Flows, communications, artefacts, Gateways, escalations, triggers, groupings, compensations and BPMN notation as appropriate to process modelling

Visual design as a field has grown out of both user interface design and graphic design. This module aims to empower students with practical design skills to research, design, produce and evaluate a portfolio of documents including a poster, logo and a magazine article.

1. Analyse the steps in the design process.

2. Evaluate the elements of page layout design and design principles.

3. Appraise the colour wheel and how to use it to choose colours for a project.

4. Categorise type and justify type contrasts and categories used as part of a design portfolio.

5. Examine image resolution and recommend images to be used as part of a design portfolio.

6. Research, design, produce and evaluate a portfolio of documents.

This module offers a broad introduction to information systems within organisational and societal contexts. It combines a review of IS theory on hardware, software, networks and the Internet, with practical lab based exercises in basic programming.

1. Identify different computer components.

2. Differentiate between operating systems, utility and application programmes

3. Describe the physical and logical operation of the Internet

4. Describe the operation of a business network, collaborative work and cloud technologies

5. Deign and develop a basic database

6. Design and develop a basic programme using a high-level language (such as Python)

The aim of this module is to develop advanced MS Excel skills to enable the student design and manage spreadsheets; apply best practice and be more effective with Excel using functions, formulas and Pivot Tables.

1. Design, based on business case study scenarios, well-crafted spreadsheets that are easy to understand, maintain, audit, and operate.

2. Design and create professional spreadsheets using advanced functions and formulas,customising formatting and incorporating logical, statistical and financial functions.

3. Organise, summarise and analyse business data using advanced tools including pivot tables, macros, analysis tools, filter and sort.

4. Integrate business data by using linking and embedding features with other office applications.

This module is intended to provide students with an introduction to a range of basic quantitative, statistical, analytic and computational skills and techniques which are of relevance in the business environment.

1. Calculate statistical data and represent this diagrammatically.

2. Apply mathematical functions and equations in the solving of business problems

3. Use time series modelling and regression analysis to identify data trends and to make business forecasts.

4. Calculate expectation and probability to solve practical business problems.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of thewide applicability of quantitative techniques in business.

The aim of this module is to develop the students knowledge and ability in relational database design and development. The module also aims to develop the students ability in Structured Query Language.

1. Have a knowledge and understanding of the principles of relational database design and development techniques

2. Demonstrate familiarity with the structure, the integrity rules and the manipulation of databases based on the Relational Data Model.

3. Use SQL and database management tools to build and manage applications in a relational database environment.

4. Analyse information using the functions of a relational database
5. Access, define and manipulate data using SQL

This module provides an insight into the web design and development process in a business environment.

1. Identify basic principles of website usability, readability, and accessibility.
2. Produce flowcharts, storyboards, and wireframes to create web pages and a site map that maintain the planned website hierarchy.
3. Describe page layout design concepts and principles
4. Develop a website using a mark-up language and web development tools while applying basic planning procedures

5. Apply design aspects such as colour theory, layout, contrast and composition
6. Relate and justify design decisions to theory and best practices

This module enables the student to analyse the process of digital media production and develop the skills involved in creating digital media content.

1. Analyse the process of digital mediaproduction and the skills involved in creating digital media content.

2. Compile and enhance images using image editing tools and present the results to an audience using presentation software.

3. Create and edit video and audio clips using video editing and sound editing software.

4. Assemble audio, text, graphics and animation using an authoring tool.

This is a Web Development course that builds on existing knowledge of HTML and CSS to make websites more interactive. It is a practical module concerned with teaching basic web skills, particularly those looked for in industry and technologies relevant for project work

1. Develop client-side interactive websites
2. Demonstrate proficiency with a scripting language
3. Articulate and demonstrate the fundamentals of computer programming
4. Synthesise the learning from this module with other IT modules

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to more advanced programming concepts and their implementation in a high-level language such as Python while also offering students the opportunity to expand their programming skills towards the effective use of external programming libraries.

1. Design, code and test a computerprogram.

2. Develop scripts to automate tasks.

3. Select and use external libraries for data analysis application.

4. Construct a complex computer program from a series of simpler computer programs.

5. Setup and configure a software development environment and toolchain.

The ability to secure information within a modern enterprise is of growing strategic importance. This module provides the learners with an understanding of the key issues associated with protecting information assets. This module provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the field of cybersecurity, and the tools to develop policies to implement information security controls. It introduces students to concepts of Information technology governance, and the major governance policies which organisations use to manage their IT operations efficiently, safely and with a high degree of security. Frameworks are briefly explained and the elements of these frameworks relating to cybersecurity risk management. International cybersecurity standards.

1. Describe the different classes of cybersecurity threats and systems vulnerabilities

2. Describe the requirements to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and systems.

3. Outline and describeInformation Technology governance rulesand policies which ensure effective, controlled and secure operation of an organisation’s IT infrastructure and data.

4. Examine a Risk Management Framework (RMF) which implements organisation-wide cybersecurity policies, controls and mitigations to reduce the impact malicious attacks on enterprise infrastructure and data.

5. Developdata governance policy based on guiding principles and ethical principles as per international guidance.

Business is digital. Digital business drives business and societal change worldwide, and has led to the creation, destruction, and transformation of businesses. This module is to develop an e-strategy for a digital business and use digital components for business and industry. Students will know how the digital components will impact business and identify how to combine these to develop business online.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the components required for an ebusiness.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of keyissues facing an e-business keeping in mind business trends and success stories

3. Create an ebusiness strategy

4. Create an online presence for an e-business using a leading contemporary content management platform

This module introduces the learner to tools and methods for conducting business analytics and data mining. In particular, this module develops the skills and competencies that form the early stages of the data mining lifecycle.

1. Manage, explore and cleanse business data for analytics
2. Execute data-driven analytics

3. Generate reports and visualisations
4. Apply data mining methods
5. Develop analytics solutions for finance and marketing functional problems

This 5-credit module is intended to introduce students to data design and modelling using a database technology in the context of the business environment.

1. have a knowledge and understanding of the relational model and relational database design techniques;

2. have an understanding of theusefulness of database systems in an SME environment;

3. contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of a database management system typical to the business sector.

4. plan and design a database using Entity Relationship Modelling
5. normalise a set of entities
6. discuss data integrity and security concepts

This module will provide students with the skills required to develop and complete an effective Web Design Workflow process, encapsulating everything from the preparation stages right through to post-launch.

1. Identify the steps involved in creating the Web Design Workflow Process

2. Describe the field of User Experience and why it is important to consumers and business

3. Identify and apply appropriate factors that contribute to good user experience design and recognise the importance of user experience design and design thinking when designing user interfaces

4. Design and develop web pages using the latest versions of HTML, CSS and web authoring software

5. Demonstrate appropriate responsive web design techniques

6. Test, investigate and solve issues when implementing Websites

7. Develop and manage delivery of responsive Websites using modern tools and techniques.

8. Evaluatethe importance of incorporating SEO, Website analytics, ISP solutions with respect to a responsive website presence

On successful completion of this module the learner should know, understand and/or be able to demonstrate the specificity of Ireland's rich cultural heritage: linguistic, literary and musical culture in terms of Ireland's varied contributions to contemporary international culture . Drawing on the past to inform the present, insights into Ireland's musical, literary, linguistic and filmic heritage will form a unique introduction for the learner on this rich and varied subject bearing in mind the United Nations Developmental Goals of inclusively, cultural and societal sustainability.

1. Understand and explain the specificity of Ireland’s linguistic, literary and musical culture

2. Demonstrate the presence of the past’ in Ireland’s varied contributions to contemporary international culture .

3. Form informed insights into the specifically cultural aspects of Ireland’s heritage
4. Apply information in a critical and contextual manner.

The module will develop the learner professionally and personally and equip them with the skills, knowledge and relevant business experience to give them insight to and enable them to plan for and achieve their career goals. The module supervisor(s) will work to support students in their endeavour to secure work placement and support the student once placed.

All aspects of work placement are covered through workshops and seminars in the earlier semesters (Semester 4 for CV Preparation and semester 5 mock interviews). During semester 5, the student will be active in seeking and applying for placement, participating in the interview / screening process.

The work placement duration is 13 weeks of work at a minimum.If the student and employer agree the student can remain on the work placement past the minimum 13 weeks up to the ideal of 8 months.

Learners will gain knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the recruitment and selection process, and have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in the Business Information Systems industry. Learners will enhance their communication, teamwork, problem-solving and basic work skills. Placements will incorporate technical learning and develop at least one technical skill on the course.

The module will be supported and delivered by an academic staff member with assistance from the Careers Office for the preparatory workshops and other academic staff for work placement supervision. Each student will be assigned an academic supervisor and a workplace mentor at the place of work who will also support the student while on placement.

This BSc in BIS module will incorporate a significant technical learning component.

1. Plan for work placement by identifying internship / placement opportunities.

2. Modify CV and Covering Letter for internship / placement opportunities.

3. Demonstrate interview skills.

4. Apply prior learning from the programme with requirements for internship / placement opportunities.

5. Submit a set of documentation recording work tasks and reflecting on work experience.

6. Deliver presentation on key insights regarding the work internship / placement experience.

In this module students research a specified information systems issue and create a technological solution, using the knowledge and skills gained in the programme, complementing any deficits with independent study.

1. Analyse a business information systems issue and identify a solution.
2. Conduct a literature review on topics relevant to the business issue.
3. Exhibit information systems skills in the development of a business solution.
4. Apply project management techniques to the completion of the project.
5. Write and present a report on the project solution and/or prepare user documentation for the client.
6. Present and defend orally the project solution to the client and/or academic supervisor.

The Next Step – Careers Module develops the learner professionally and personally and equips them with the skills and knowledge to enable them to plan for and achieve their lifelong career goals. The module is aligned to ATU's Employability Statement and Framework which highlights the Institutes commitment to working with employers, ensuring that graduates are prepared for a constantly changing world of work. The Next Step combines a digital learning suite of resources and traditional live discussions that are informed by enterprise. A suite of online workshops facilitate and guide students actions and reflections, as they develop and fine tune a career portfolio. Learners will gain knowledge and skills in relation to the recruitment and selection process, and gain skills relevant to commencing in the workplace.

The online careers module provides students with a programme of career, personal and professional development that is grounded in a theoretical model, CareerEDGE (Darce, Pool, and Sewell 2007). The model of employability has become embedded in the Careers module and forms the architecture around which students' personal, career and professional development is based and delivered.

This module can be delivered as a blended or online module.

1. Apply active self reflection and research skills to create a sustainable career development plan.
2. Construct a comprehensive Career Development e-Portfolio.
3. Present and articulate professional skills and experience in an employment interview situation.
4. Identify, research and reflect on transversal employment skills.

The operations function is responsible for the production and delivery of goods and services to the marketplace. This module adopts a contemporary approach to operations management by promoting a global perspective in relation to locally produced goods and services. In addition to critical aspects of the operations function within an organisational context, students will learn about the role of global production networks and value chains. Specifically how these networks and value chains influence strategy, scheduling and execution, enabling production best practice at local level regardless of scale or industry.

1. Describethe role of operations management in building and sustaining organisational success.

2. Explore the processes of how products or services are produced and delivered to customers.
3. Discuss how the local context influences thetype of production organisations engage withandthe role of the global process in enhancing local production.

4. Describe how an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system works and how the major components (such as SOPs, MPS, MRP, purchasing, and shop-floor scheduling) relate to the making of the products/services.
5. Evaluatethe potential oflean and quality production measures for operationsto deliver goods and services to customers in a more sustainable way.

The purpose of the module is to give students a grounding in ethical reasoning & reflection, ethical principles, and ethical application. The module enables students to have an awareness of their own (inherited) ethical stances and value systems, and introduces them to the practice of formal ethical thinking. The module presents the main ethical approaches in the Western tradition, exploring their application to business functions and in business contexts in a globalised world. The module aims to give students an awareness of corporate behaviour and the purpose of corporate governance in directing and controlling this behaviour. Students will appreciate the influences that affect ethical decision-making and identify the factors that support professionalism in business.

1. Reflect upon, and gain deeper awareness of, ethical contexts, inheritances, and legacies (personal and historical).

2. Differentiate between, and discuss, the predominant ethical frameworks in the Western tradition.
3. Integrate ethical principles and frameworks into fundamental business functions and contexts.
4. Explain the necessity of good corporate governance and the relevant approaches and structures.
5. Describe the impact of corporate governance on organisations and behaviour.
6. Assess the factors involved in decision making and the characteristics of being a professional.

The aim of this module is to help students master the concepts, skills, and practices of effective business communications and negotiations.

1. Assess the major concepts and theories of negotiation and the purpose of communications.
2. Evaluate suitability of social media and online tools for Business Communication
3. Assess and reflect on interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation style.
4. Develop facilitation/mediation skills and strategies for negotiations and conflict management.
5. Assess and discuss International and Cross-Cultural communications.

The module aim is to foster an understanding of management in the context of the social effects of technological innovation.

1. Think critically about management in the technologically enabled workplace of the 21st century;

2. Argue comfortably on issues relating to the technological developments in their socio-economic context;

3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the technological forces shaping human behaviour and assess their impact in the workplace; and

4. Demonstrate an active interest in current debates and issues relating to technological induced cultural change within a community (business or otherwise).

The module introduces Learners to the business planning process and they learn to plan a project around key milestones and concepts, including the essential skill of raising finance and gathering talent.The different options of how to protect Intellectual Property are explored. The module teaches the Learner the key skills and principles required to fund a start-up and manage and support a new venture. Learners will be broken into individuals or teams and will be asked to research and present and defend a detailed Business Plan for a proposed new venture idea. The proposed new venture idea can have been identified in the New Venture Creativity module covered by the Learner previously.

1. Distinguish between different types of intellectual property ownership

2. Demonstrate an understanding of how to plan for the launch of a new venture

3. Be in a position to research and produce a detailed business plan for a new venture idea

4. Analyse a new venture from the perspectives of investors and funding bodies

5. Construct a persuasive presentation on a new venture proposal for a potential investor

Set at CEFR level B1.1, this lower intermediate course aims to build on the language competencies of learners who have studied French to A2.2 level or an equivalent standard.The course will continue to enhance understanding of the social and cultural context of the language.

1. Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, leisure.

2. Understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.

3. Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

4. Write connected text on topics which are current or of personal interest, offer reasons and explanations.

5. Demonstrate autonomy in learning.

6. Interact in a multi-cultural environment.

Set at CEFR level A2 + this course aims to build on the language competencies of learners who have studied German to A2.1 or an equivalent standard. The course will also enhance understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. During the year, students will undertake individual and group tasks to develop their competencies in spoken and written production as well as their ability to interact in the target language and broaden their knowledge of German culture and society. Upon successful completion of this module students are deemed to have reached A2 Level of the Common European Framework.

1. Understand instructions, announcements and messages about familiar everyday activities and hobbies provided the delivery is slow and clear.

2. Extract information from a range of texts that consist mainly of high frequency every-day language on topics such as family life, employability, travel and holidaying, shopping, popular culture, and the environment.

3. Exchange basic information by text message, by email or in short letters and write about everyday aspects of their immediate environment e.g., people, places, a job, or study experience.

4. Communicate orally, at an appropriate level, on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.

5. Use simple language to provide an approximate translation of short texts on familiar and everyday themes.

Set at CEFR level A2+, this module aims to build on the language competencies of learners who have studied Spanish to A2.1 or an equivalent standard. The module will also enhance understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. During the year, learners will undertake individual and group tasks to develop their competencies in spoken and written production as well as their ability to interact in the target language and broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and society. Upon successful completion of this module, learners will be progressing towards achieving Level A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

1. Understandinstructions, announcements and messagesaboutfamiliar everyday activitiesand hobbiesprovidedthe delivery is slow and clear.

2. Extract information from a range of texts that consist mainly of high-frequency, everyday language on topicssuch as family life, employability, travel and holidaying, shopping, popular culture, and the environment.

3. Exchange basic information by text message, by email or in short lettersand write about everyday aspects of theirimmediateenvironmente.g.people, places, a job,or study experience.

4. Communicate orally, at an appropriate level, on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.

5. Use simple languageto provide an approximate translation of short textson familiar and everyday themes.

The second of two modules covering the syllabus at CEFR level B2.1, this course offers learners the opportunity to continue their study of Irish at intermediate level. The course will also further enhance understanding of the social, cultural and literary context of the language and incorporate the study of Irish language media and film.

1. Demonstrate further understanding of extended speech, lectures and TV programmes provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
2. Demonstrate further understanding of texts concerned with contemporary problems and displaying particular viewpoints. Understand contemporary literary prose, albeit with some work.
3. Interact with a greater degree of fluency that makes interaction with native speakers easier. Take active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining own views.
4. Present clear descriptions on an expanded range of subjects related to fields of interest. Explain opposing viewpoints on topical issues.
5. Write clear text on an expanded range of subjects related to fields of interest and conveying reasons for taking or opposing a certain viewpoint. Write communications of increased complexity highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.
6. Show a high degree of responsibility for self-directed learning.
7. Demonstrate a critical understanding of selected works of literature, film and media.

As the world becomes increasingly globalised, there is a risk that modern citizens may no longer recognise and value crucial societal differences that are implicit to other's cultures. This module aims to implement a practice of recognising and valuing cultural differences, so students are equipped to communicate respectfully around the world.

1. Recogniseand value cultural differences.

2. Identify and implementethical cross-cultural communication practices.

3. Promote and advocate for inclusivity.

4. Develop sustainable capabilities to adapt one’s behaviour toa variety of cultural settings.