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B.I.S 1st year
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23-08-2010 6:29am#1
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KaTiEdOnOvAN wrote: »cool! any tips? what are the classes like?
Maths and Stats - Most people find it quite daunting, this is the one lecture I would show up no matter what. You'll do basics in this first semester, means, averages, financial maths, probability (hated that one) etc and then second semester you'll do linear etc.. Most people find this module the hardest.
Essentials of Business Programming - Core computer module in first year. You'll start with VB (Visual Basic) and will learn how to make basic programs, if you stick at it it's really easy to understand, fabulous lecturer for it too, she's very approachable. You'll have a project due for December which will include pretty much everything you do from Sept onwards. 2nd semester is pretty much same format but lil more advanced.
Business Management - If you did Business Studies in school you'll be fine with this. Lil bit more advanced, you might have a different lecturer to me this year but I loved this subject, my best one in first year. It's all theory based and in 2nd semester you'll have a presentation which to be honest isn't that daunting, it'll be a group one.
B.I.S - Your other theory based module, savage lecturer
Loved this module but a lot of information to withhold, your best off getting the book to accompany this as the notes are a lil over the place for this we found. This is one where I'd defo read over the notes and take extra notes during class. Examples examples EXAMPLES. He loves them and he wants them! Mention the iPhone and he'll be your best friend! ha 50% theory, the 50% is computer based. You'll do a lot of Excel! A LOT!! :pac: and a presentation in this as well.
Financial Accounting - Even if you didn't do accounting in secondary you'll be fine, he starts with the basics but this is more a school subject in that he gives you "homework" and goes around the class asking for answers, so make sure you do it right away. He ALWAYS asks for the answers from students never gives them. Get a book as well for this one just for your own good. I can always sell on mine if ye want it? I've one for Business Management too!
C.I.T (Creative, Innovative, Teamwork) Module - Every first year student in the college does this. For BIS, first semester is basic Word based computer classes and then the other half is presentations. Any topic with four/five other class mates. To get confidence up, presentation skills, teamwork with your class etc. Second semester is a free module, so can choose "communications" (similar to the CIT module or any other module of your choice (provided there are enough numbers) ie. sport, science etc..
I dunno if that helps? Any other specific questions, feel free to ask! Books, lecturers, times, notes anything
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Hello, many thanks, Vinta!!!
Is there many mature students in this course?
I'm starting to study BIS course this year (as mature student).
How many books I will have to buy during the year? (€???) :eek:
At what time lectures usually start?
Hey! I didn't have any mature students in mine but I know there have been a few down the years. Age doesn't matter really.
Books I only got ones for Business Management and Financial Accounting (latter of which was for me) the Fin. Accounting lecture gives you notes on everything you could possibly want to be honest.
For Programming you have to buy the manual which is €7/8 from Repo Graphics (on campus) an Excel manual (same price/place)so no huge costbooks wise
One tip though, when you get your notes from the lectures (online) get them binded! Costs €2 in Repo Graphics and really handy as it's binded into a manual so no chance of losing notes etc...
Lectures generally start at 9/10am with BIS. You can have shortish days finished by 11/12, think our longest day was over at 4/5. But that wouldn't be everyday
Anything else and I'm glad to help.0 -
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