Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 1 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Employability
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - Gender Equality
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Effective global citizen
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
The MSc in Information Systems for Business Performance is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I and complete a research project to the value of 30 credits in Part II.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems for Business Performance
On successful completion of Part I, students may choose to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems for Business Performance (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
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IS6121 | Digital Leadership Seminars | 5 |
IS6136 | Professional Practice Skills and Ethics | 5 |
IS6137 | IT Project Management | 5 |
IS6138 | Digital Governance and Compliance | 5 |
IS6139 | Business Decision Support | 5 |
IS6140 | An Introduction to Business Intelligence, Analytics and AI | 5 |
IS6150 | Sustainable Digital Business Models | 5 |
IS6151 | AI for Business Transformation | 5 |
IS6152 | Systems Analysis | 5 |
IS6153 | Application Design | 5 |
IS6155 | Database Analysis and Design | 5 |
IS6156 | Databases for Management Information Systems | 5 |
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IS6056 | Capstone Consultancy Project | 30 |
Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for the MSc (Information Systems for Business Performance) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
- Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business context within which modern organisations operate;
- Leverage Digital Technologies to improve business performance;
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the ethical and sustainability issues which must be considered in the application of technology solutions in the context of modern organisations according to international best practices.