Business - Digital Technology in Business
Information systems are an integral part of all business activities and careers. This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organisations.
Duration
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Eligibility
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MIS10020 - Intro to Computers & Info Sys, MIS10070 - ICT for Decision Support, SMGT10030 - Information Technology
Careers / Further progression
Open Learning means you can fit university around your life. Whether you're looking to progress your career, or you've just finished school and wondering if university is for you, Open Learning fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment.
Open Learning allows you to select the modules you wish to study, set the pace of your study, and whether you undertake the module assessment. It also can lead to undergraduate degree entry in UCD if you are taking the Certificate in Open Learning (30 credits) or if you are a Mature Student you can take one module (5 credits) in lieu of the MSAP exam.
There are 14 Progression Pathways to choose from Students who earn 30 credits (6 x 5 credit modules) receive a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning. This can be used to apply through the CAO for dedicated places on 14 different UCD degree programmes depending on Grade Point Average (GPA) and modules completed.
Further information
TRIMESTER: Spring
To get started, you need to first complete and submit an online pre-registration form. Applications will reopen again on 8 August 2023.
Information systems are an integral part of all business activities and careers. This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organisations. The module introduces a range of technologies used in business, from Enterprise Resource Planning systems to Augmented Reality solutions. Students will also research emerging technologies by reading about leading organisations in the field.
The course is structured in two halves:
1. Digital technologies used in business: spreadsheet modelling, technology outlook and enterprise systems. We undertake hands-on activities to gather and model business data from live sources - qualitative and quantitative information is obtained using the Financial Times academic subscription. We will then learn about integrated business processes by user training in the leading enterprise system suite, SAP.
2. Immersive technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) allow users to move from real to virtual experience offering new ways of media interaction and consumption. The “AR in Business” component of MIS10050 focusses on identifying and designing feasible AR applications helping organisations to gain and sustain competitive advantage. Students follow the generic business application development life cycle to identify, propose, and implement an AR prototype for a selected organisation.
We have a dedicated team who supports the Open Learning programme:
Jenny Doyle, Centre Operations Manager - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Lucy and Ciarán are members of our Operations Team and they can also help you with your queries. Get in touch with us by emailing all@ucd.ie