International

Information System Management (E)

level of course unit

First Cycle

Learning outcomes of course unit

• Progress students’ IT skills to a level where they are confident in their ability to use applications.
• Enable students to identify with project teams and the various roles of team participants.
• Engender an appreciation of the importance of information systems in the day to day work in most business functions.
• Encourage students to link information systems to other material in the course as opposed to treating it as a separate subject

prerequisites and co-requisites

None mandatory, interest in IT, ERP Management systems but more the business process and management side

course contents

• Demonstrate and gain overview of IT Systems relevant for Business Management including ERP systems
• Overview of Projects and Project Management Methods in the content of IT Systems
• Display a critical awareness of best practice in relation to information systems development projects.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of information systems used at different levels, and systems that span different business areas.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the impact of centralized information systems on a variety of business divisions.
• Conduct appropriate research into the use of information systems; understand the full life-cycle of an integrated system.

recommended or required reading

not applicable

assessment methods and criteria

Final examination and/or team assignment

language of instruction

English

number of ECTS credits allocated

3

eLearning quota in percent

0

course-hours-per-week (chw)

2

planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, group work, presentation and task discussion

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

2

name of lecturer(s)

Prof. (FH) Dr. Claudia van der Vorst / Martin Schafferer, MSc

course unit code

IP_BUS128

type of course unit

integrated lecture

mode of delivery

Compulsory

work placement(s)

none

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