Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Get the basic grasp of business informatics.
2. Are familiarised with the applicability of different PC tools.
3. Are familiarised with ingredients of information systems and are aware of interdependence between them.
4. Are familiarised with and grasp the basic concepts of information support.
5. Learn to write, think and express themselves accurately in the information solutions field.
6. Acquire fundamental knowledge of PC tools.
7. Are familiarised with the importance of information culture.
8. Gain the ability to solve problems with PC tools.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Course consits of following topics:
- Basics of Information Systems
- Basics of Information Technology
- Business Information Solutions
- Implementation of Business Information Solutions
- Web Information Solutions
- Information Solutions for Digital Marketing
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Digital Transformation of Business Processes
- Management of Information Technology
- Information Security
- Introduction to the use of artificial intelligence
- Green informatics
- Ethical Aspects of Digitization and Digital Transformation
- Tools for Personal Productivity in the Workplace (Microsoft 365, Word – core level, PowerPoint, Excel – core level).
- Example of a business information solution - Odoo
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- case analysis;
- discussion;
- programmed learning;
- problem-based learning
- simulation
- gamification
- practical exercises and assignments
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Understand basic concepts of informatics.
2. Learn to use PC tools in solving business problems.
3. Recognize basic characteristics of information systems.
4. Can demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in the field of information support.
5. Are able to discuss ethical issues in relation to personal beliefs and values.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Can analyse with guidance using given classification/principles.
2. Can collect and arrange data and ideas in a standard way.
3. Can evaluate the reliability of data using defined techniques and under guidance.
4. Students develop greater independence of thought and the ability to solve problems.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Use ICT.
2. Develop skills for teamwork.
3. Develop professional ethics.
4. Develop learning techniques and strategies for individual study, permanent reflection and evaluation.
5. Develop interest for lifelong learning.
Practical skills:
Students:
1. Get practical experience in the field of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word (Core), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel (Core), Odoo solution
2. Are able to act autonomously with defined guidelines and certain level of supervision.
Readings
Gradišar M, Jaklič J., Turk T: Osnove poslovne informatike, Ekonomska fakulteta Ljubljana, 2023.
Bobek, S., Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Deželak, Z., Šišovska Klančnik, I., Cokan, S. (2021). Osnovne poslovne informatike – učno gradivo. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
Literatura za uporabo pripomočkov pri laboratorijskih vajah.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Final exam 40%
Exam in computer lab 40%
Homework/project 20%
