Business Information Systems

Course details

This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office information processing contexts, and/or to progress to further and/or higher level studies. It will give the learner an appreciation for the growing impact of the internet on business and society, and to recognise the changes caused by information technology on work practices and employment patterns.

The learner will explore Information Processing with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may stimulate the interest of the learner in future programmes or employment and to offer the learner the opportunity to develop creative and problem solving skills.

Software packages used on this course include Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Excel and Access, TAS Books, Dreamweaver, Quark Express Version 8 and Photoshop CS4.

Modules

Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised - (5N1354 )

Learn how to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems.

Communications - (5N0690)

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner to develop the academic, vocational & personal language, literacy and/or numeracy skills related to Communications. It will assist the learner in understanding the use of modern information and communications technology integrated with the role played by communications and relevant legislation in human interaction.

Database Methods - (5N0783 )

Using Microsoft Access, Learn how to create and modify databases under limited supervision.

Desktop Publishing - (5N0785 )

Provides the learner with the competence to produce a range of documents containing text and graphic images from design briefing to printing, using a Desktop Publishing (DTP) system.

Information and Communication Systems - (5N1952 )

The processing of information within organisations and the various systems and methods used.

Spreadsheet Methods - (5N1977 )

Learn how to create and modify spreadsheets under supervision, using common spreadsheet features.

Web Authoring - (5N1910 )

Learn how to construct, test and maintain a range of webpages and sites using HTML CSS and Adobe Dreamweaver.

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

This programme module aims to provide a Learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time. It will also facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of work and employment, Including the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee.

Course Info

Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in the IT sector.

Special Features

Regular speakers from the industry including Proactive Web Design. Computer Software: Microsoft Applications, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Flash, Adobe Illustrator

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Career Opportunities

• Data Entry
• Web Design
• Software Development
• Programming
• Technical Support
• Computerised Accounts
• Financial Services