Programme Outlines and Modules
BCom BIS Programme Outline
The programme composed of IS modules and Business Modules. IS modules are the only ones outlined in this Booklet and Business Modules are outlined in their respective departments (e.g. ACC 1541 is found in Accounting Department year booklet).
1st Year
In 1st year, a student takes 11 modules: 4 IS Modules and 7 Business Modules.
IS Modules
BIS 1541 Information Systems Concepts
Basic Concepts of Information Systems: Data and Information, Characteristic of Information, Business Environment it is used, Concepts of Information Systems, Resources that support it, Categories that supports Inf. Systems; Information System Strategic Advantages; Types of Information Systems, their role in an organisation; Organisational Requirements for Information Systems; How IS enables and supports Business Transactions, Processes, Organisational Decision Making, Business Intelligence, Decision Support, and Knowledge Management; Information Systems requirements analysis; Information systems acquisition, development, and Implementation; The Nature of IS Management; Databases, and their importance to Contemporary Business; Enterprise Systems; IS Ethical, Legal and Security Issues.
BIS 1542 Principle of Commercial Programming
Overview of the Programming Development Process, Structured Programming and Modular Design; Introduction to Programming Concepts, Visual Development Environments; Compilers and Interpreters; User Interface and Screen Design; The Memory Model, Data Types, Declarations, Expressions and Statements, Control Structures, Block Structure, Modules, Parameters, Message Passing, Files, Record Types, Input and Output, Event Handling, Text Handling and Arrays; Documentation, Testing and Debugging Techniques.
BIS 1641 Computer Operations and Packages
Introduction to Operating Systems (OS): Characteristics of OS, Command Line, Windows Based OS, Printer Installation, Internet Browsing; Business Application Software Packages: Word-processing: Definition, Creating, Editing, Formatting, Saving, Printing, Deleting Word Document and etc.;
Spreadsheets: Definition, Creating, Editing, Formatting, Saving, Printing, Deleting Spreadsheets; Database: Definition, Creating a Database and Forms, Querying, Editing, Formatting, Saving, Printing, Deleting a Database;
Presentation Software: Definition, Creating, Editing, Formatting, Saving, Printing or Presenting Slides.
BIS 1642 Database Concepts
Introduction to Database Concepts; Demonstrate the ability to Design, Plan and Use a Database; Understanding of Relational Data Model & DBMS Record Structures; Normalization; Data Selection & Retrieval using SQL Queries; Data Definition, Modification or Updating.
Business Modules
| Department |
Module Code |
Module Name |
| Accounting |
ACC 1541
ACC 1641 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting |
| Business Management |
BMA 1541
BMA 1641 |
Introduction. To Business Management
Functional Areas of Business Management |
| Economics |
ECO 1541
ECO 1641 |
Basic Microeconomics
Basic Macroeconomics |
Mathematics
or
Statistics |
MAT 1545 or
STA 1541 |
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Statistics |
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2nd Year
In 2nd year, students take 8 modules: 4 IS modules and 4 modules Business modules.
IS Modules
BIS 2541 Business Data Communication and Networks
Introduction to Data Communications and Networks; Topics include Basic Concepts and Principles of Telecommunications Systems, Data Transmission, Major Components of Data Communications Systems, Communication Software, Data Link Control, Introduction to Network Architecture, Open System Interconnection Models (OSI) and Local Area Networks, Protocols and Standards, Data Transmission Devices and Media, Characteristics, Circuit, Message, Packet Switching Networks, TCP/IP, Topologies, Security, LAN and WAN, EDI, ISDN, Business Applications Management and Administrative Issues.
BIS 2542 Object-oriented Programming
Introduction to object-oriented and Structured Concepts and Design Techniques; Development Environments, Application and Applets; Compilers and Interpreters; Control Structures, Arrays, Strings and Methods.
Object-based Programming: Abstract Data Types, Classes and Object, GUI Components.
BIS 2641 System Analysis and Design
Introduction to System Analysis and Design: Focuses on the Analysis and Design Phases, including Development of Requirements Specifications and Generation of Design Alternatives, Testing Strategies and Implementation Plans; Overview of the Systems Development Process Environment; Requirements Specification for Information Systems;
Requirements Analysis, describing Software Process Models: Waterfall, Prototyping, Evolutionary, Rapid Application Development; Conceptual Design; Data Modeling; Integration of Requirements Models; Program Design, Generating and Evaluating Design Alternatives;
Design of Information Systems: Logical Data Design, Logical Process Design, Structured Design, Interface and Dialogue Design, Development and Maintenance of Quality Assurance.
BIS 2642 Internet and Web Design Technology
Introduction Web Designing and Authoring Tools; Physical Design, Programming, Testing and Implementation of Web-based Information Systems and Management. Business Modules
| Department |
Module Code |
Module Name |
| Accounting |
ACC 2541
ACC 2641 |
Company Financial Statements
Introduction to Cost and Management |
| Business Management |
BMA 2541 |
Purchasing Management |
| Organisation Theory |
ORG 2541 |
Organisation Theory |
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3rd Year
In 3rd year students take 7 modules: 5 IS modules and 2 Business model. IS Modules
BIS 3541 Information Systems Management
Introduction and Overview of Information System (IS), IS management: Function, Role of IS in Business, Roles of Managers; Development of IS Policies, IS Strategies, IS Revolution and Strategic Impact of IT, Managerial Overview of Hardware, Software, Networks and Telecommunications, & Databases. IS Application and its Development. IS for Business, Managerial Decision Support, Strategic Advantage, Enterprise and Global Management, Control, Planning and Implementation Change, Managing Internet and Intranet Based IS, Protecting IS against Security Breaches, Ethical, Legal and Moral Constraints on IS, End-user Computing and IS in future. BIS 3542 Information Technology Project Management
Central Concepts and Issues of Project Management, and the Practical Benefits of Project Planning and Management together with Resource Management; Provision of Practical Skills in Project Planning and Designing, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Monitoring, Control Auditing, Application of Systems Development Methodologies, Termination; Time Management; Team Work; Contract Project Selection;
The Project Manager: Characteristics, Responsibilities, and Techniques; Negotiation and Management, Risk Minimization, Carrier Visualization; The Project Team and its Organisation; Project Management Information Systems. Project Management Software Aids.
BIS 3543 Database Systems Management
DB Design Techniques: Entity Relationship (ER) Modeling, Normalization, Physical DB Design; Relational Query Languages, SQL, Application Development via Embedded SQL; DB Administration and Security; Distributed DB Systems and Object Oriented DB Systems: Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Query Execution, DB Recovery; Data Warehouse and Mining BIS 3641 Electronic Commerce
Introduction to Electronic Commerce: Types of Electronic Commerce; Internet and World Wide Web Applications; Security; Payment Systems; Applications in the Banking, Retail and Manufacturing Industries; Problems Relating to Implementations of Electronic Commerce; and Essential Concepts / Technologies Supporting Electronic Commerce. Electronic Commerce Strategy and Business Definition; Management of Electronic Commerce in the Organisation; Intranets and Supply Chain Management; Legal Issues and Constraints to Implementation of Electronic Commerce; Government Policy and Electronic Commerce. BIS 3642 Information Systems Project
IS Project will involve all aspects of the System Development Lifecycle. The student produces a Negotiated Product (usually including a Project Proposal, a Project Plan, a System Specification, User Documentation and some Software) and Perform Project Management Activities to ensure the Project is delivered on time.
Implementation: Developing the Project, Test and Evaluation and Present.
Business Modules
| Department |
Module Code |
Module Name |
| Business Management |
BMA 3541
BMA 3641 |
Marketing Management
General Management |
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BCom BIS (Hons) Programme Course Modules Selection and Outline
Every student is expected to do a total of 8 modules (5 modules in the First Semester and 3 modules in the Second Semester) as shown in Table 1. The module outline is shown in Table 2.
| Module Code |
Module Name |
Notional Hrs |
Credits |
Status |
FIRST SEMESTER (5 modules = 3 cores + 2 electives) |
| BIS 5541 |
IS Research Methods |
180 |
18 |
core |
| BIS 5542 |
Enterprise Systems Management |
180 |
18 |
core |
| BIS 5543 |
Data Mining & Warehousing |
180 |
18 |
core |
| BIS 5544 |
IS Governance & Strategy |
180 |
18 |
elective |
| BIS 5545 |
Mobile and Wireless Information Systems |
180 |
18 |
elective |
| BIS 5546 |
Advanced Programming Techniques |
180 |
18 |
elective |
| BIS 5547 |
Object-oriented Systems Design |
180 |
18 |
elective |
SECOND SEMESTER (3 modules = 2 cores +1 elective) |
| BIS 5641 |
IS Research Project |
200 |
20 |
core |
| BIS 5642 |
Business Intelligence Systems |
180 |
18 |
core |
| BIS 5643 |
Human Computer Interaction |
180 |
18 |
elective |
| BIS 5644 |
Management of Information Technology |
180 |
18 |
elective |
| BIS 5645 |
Enterprise Database Systems |
180 |
18 |
elective |
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Modules Outline
First Semester Modules
| Module Code |
Module Name |
Semester |
| BIS 5541 |
IS Research Methods |
One |
Description
This module will introduce research methods in the field of business and management and show how these methods can be used in practice to prepare for the project. The module covers the basics of both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as practical issues of research project selection, data collection and analysis, planning, proposals and design, and report writing. Analysis and presentation of results of research. It includes extensive workshop-based sessions. The students are expected to identify an area of research interest. |
| BIS 5542 |
Enterprise Systems Management |
One |
Description
Introduction to Enterprise Systems Management; Enterprise System Project Life Cycle; Requirements Analysis, Business Fit and Tailoring of Enterprise Systems; Configuration Management of Enterprise Systems; Integration management of Enterprise Systems; Change management and Enterprise Systems Management; System Training; Implementing Enterprise Systems; Operational Management of Enterprise Systems; Understanding Benefits, Cost and Risks in Enterprise System Management; Evaluation of Enterprise Systems; Future Trends and Issues in Enterprise Systems. |
| BIS 5543 |
Data Mining & Warehousing |
One |
Description
This module aims to help students analyze data from different perspectives and to summarize it into useful information that can be used to increase revenue, cut costs, or both. This module concentrates on the following topics: Introduction to data warehousing; Strategy development and justification for data warehousing; Architectures & Basic requirements for database design for data warehouses, Data mining tools, Visualization. |
| BIS 5544 |
IS Governance & Strategy |
One |
Description
Understand the organisational benefits of effective IS governance & strategy, and be able to be prepare a case demonstrating the benefits of adopting IS governance in a specific organisational context and of more effectively utilizing the IT resource; IT governance approaches (ITIL, COBIT), governance tools, mechanisms and processes, benefits & issues; Implementing structures and processes to ensure effective decision making with respect to IS and IT; Establishing metrics for governance; Understanding business strategy, and its impact on IS strategy; Implementing strategic IS planning, managing the IS planning process; The link between strategic IS planning, IS evaluation and IS benefits realisation; Prioritising proposed investments in IS/IT, establishing policies. |
| BIS 5545 |
Mobile and Wireless Information Systems |
One |
Description
Introduction to ubiquitous and pervasive information systems (UIPS); The need, applications and solutions for today’s wireless organization; Current and emerging UPIS applications , personalized and context aware applications, location-based applications, multi-party interactive games, content and entertainment services, pervasive healthcare, data-centric applications, mobile commerce applications); Wireless and mobile infrastructure for UPIS, inter-working among multiple networks; Short range wireless networks such as blue-tooth and IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs; Middleware issues (WAP and other middleware, building applications using available middleware); Network access architectures; Quality of Service (end-to-end performance, inter-working applications); Security, content management; Data-access and management; Applications and content providers, pricing and cost of implementation, management of UPIS services; Additional issues in UPIS (future, regulatory and complexity |
| BIS 5546 |
Advanced Programming Techniques |
One |
Description
Introduction to writing programs that facilitate concurrency and thread safety issues such as synchronization to enable data integrity and deadlock avoidance; Collections and Generics for the creation of dynamic and reusable data structures; Iterating, comparing, searching and sorting these data structures; introduction to the development of enterprise applications that facilitate loose coupling of business logic and database connectivity; other enterprise technologies and design patterns |
| BIS 5547 |
Object-oriented Systems Design |
One |
Description
The focus is on advanced topics in the creation of information systems with emphasis on object-oriented technologies. This course is intended to give students a solid foundation in systems analysis and design using an object-oriented approach. The use of object-oriented (OO) analysis and design in the software industry is increasing, along with a related need for experienced programmers with OO analysis and design skills. OO technology using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), design patterns and other techniques provides information systems professionals with the means to create appropriate deliverables that can be used by programmers to create cost-effective, easily maintainable, and extendible computer applications with reusable components. |
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Second Semester Modules
| Module Code |
Module Name |
Semester |
| BIS 5641 |
IS Research Project |
Two |
Description
This module continues and develops the work of the first semester and includes the preparation, designing, implementation and submission of a research project. Presentations and discussions occur under the guidance of a supervisor. The seminary is designed to meet the needs of the individual for specific study of particular problems or fields in IS. This capstone/research project is an opportunity for students to make the transition from a consumer to a producer of knowledge and innovation in the field of education. Students investigate some areas of IS theory or practice, gather and analyze information and draw conclusions to add to the body of knowledge in the field of IS development and applications. Research projects are intended to be original work, completed in consultation with departmental advisors. |
| BIS 5642 |
Business Intelligence Systems |
Two |
Description
This module examines Concept of business value from corporate data, the exploitation of information for advantage, types and sources of information value; Nature and value of business intelligence, the business intelligence environment, and how types of data processing can add value to corporate data sources; Knowledge discovery, data mining, data warehousing; Business analytics, OLAP analysis, metadata; The relationship between corporate strategy, IS strategy and business intelligence strategy; BI links to enterprise systems, CRM systems, SCM systems, KM systems; Enterprise information portals, data delivery; Privacy, ethical, legal issues; Legacy data, data integration, data profiling, data cleansing and data enhancement; BI, Decision Support Systems, Expert Systems and Executive Information Systems; Data modelling, star schemas. |
| BIS 5643 |
Human Computer Interaction |
Two |
Description
This module provides the theory and practices needed to design and specify the user requirements for an information system. Emphasis is placed on user-centered design, designing for use, and the design of human-computer interaction. Issues of project and quality management are considered. Group work and communication are central to information systems design and techniques for managing group work and communicating and sharing ideas are explored. |
| BIS 5644 |
Management Information Technology |
Two |
Description
Foundations of IT Management; Managing in the Information Age; Information Technology's Strategic Importance; Developing the Organization's IT Strategy; Information Technology Planning; Technology, Legislative, and Industry Trends; Managing Software Applications; Managing Application Portfolios & Development; Development and Acquisition Alternatives; Managing E-Business Applications; Developing and Managing Customer Expectations; Managing E-Business and Network Systems; Measuring IT Investments and Returns; IT Controls and Asset Protection, and Security |
| BIS 5646 |
Enterprise Database Systems |
One |
Description
The Web-based database applications, which are the driving force behind any e-commerce, are the core of this module. The following topics are covered: Concurrency control and recovery management; Database security management; Distributed database functions and client-server architecture. Object-oriented concepts and OODDBMS architecture. |
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