Bachelor of Business Studies(Hons)—IS
Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)—Information Systems Management
This part-time programme provides the knowledge and skills essential to modern business, focusing on the effective management of information systems. Students are taught, among other things, how information systems work, strategic considerations in information systems planning, and the human role in designing and implementing those systems. They also study subjects of general import to modern business life, including financial management, business policy and company law.
Audience
This degree has been designed to meet the needs of those interested in the design, development and organisation of information systems in modern organisations.
Delivery and Duration
This programme takes four academic years. It includes two interim awards (certificate and diploma). It begins in late September and ends with examinations in mid-April. It can be taken in three different ways:
• Evening lectures at the IPA in Dublin
• Evening lectures at selected regional centres
• Distance education
All students attend some weekend seminars and tutorials at the IPA.
Programme Content
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Financial Accounting |
Information Systems Design and Development |
Managing the Software/Data Infrastructure |
Information Systems Planning |
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Quantitative Methods |
Cost Accounting |
Managing the Hardware Infrastructure |
Human Factors in Information Systems |
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Managing HR/Managing IT |
Business and Company Law |
Management Accounting |
Organisation and Design of Information Systems |
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Business Administration and Marketing |
Economics |
Financial Management |
Business Policy |
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Assessment
This programme is assessed through assignments and final examinations.
Fees, Enrolment Procedures and Admissions
The IPA’s Undergraduate Brochure provides all this information. Click Here
What former students say
“For those wishing to obtain a degree through part-time study, the IPA’s BBS prpgramme provides an excellent subject range, in-depth lectures and detailed distance education material.”
— Barry Saunders
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