Management of Information Systems

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD19BNMA180
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Aho, Anne-Maria
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B303-2014   1 autumn   5.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
B303-2016   1 autumn   5.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students know information management systems. Students will learn to use special software in the analysing process of business and to utilise that information in decision-making processes. Students are able to apply the concept of information technology to practical organisational situations.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

This course provides an understanding of the concept of information management systems with particular focus on analysis methodology, systems analysis and modelling tools. It covers computer software, hardware, terminology and communications systems.

Recommended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures on information management systems
- Essays on the on the topics discussed in the course

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.
Good (4-3): The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.
Satisfactory (2-1): The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the case company’s assignment.

Assessment Methods

- Active participation in the contact teaching: 20%
- Group assignments: 20%
- Individual assignments: 60%

Work Placement

None

Further Information

None

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