Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of informatics and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems in the field of information systems management
3. Acquire approach to analysis of information system management and are able to critically evaluate it.
4. Make critical judgements based on a sound theoretical base.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Course constists of following topics: informatics planning, organizing informatics, informatics controls, information resources (outsourcing and insourcing), information projects management, information systems security, information systems safety, information systems quality, basic data concepts, relational data concept, non-relational data concept, data modeling, application development concept, automated solution development concept, data management, management of business information solutions to support the operational process in organizations, implementation of enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP solution), management of artificial intelligence technologies, cloud computing and green computing, setting up IT companies.
Seminar on functionalities and practical applications of Microsoft 365 Access, SQL, Microsoft 365 PowerApps, and Microsoft 365 PowerAutomate (or related tools)
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- case analysis;
- discussion;
- programmed learning;
- practical exercises and assignments;
- project work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Acquire comprehensive knowledge in the area of specialization information systems management
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of information systems management
3. Are able to explain interconnections in the field of information systems management.
4. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of information systems management
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of information systems management with changing conditions.
6. Are able to upgrade and design further analysis regarding information systems management
7. Are aware of personal and professional responsibility in the field of information systems management
8. Are able to demonstrate a critical ethical dimension in their work.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real and abstract professional problems, without guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of information systems management in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
3. Can select appropriate techniques for complex problem solving and are able to evaluate the reliability, validity and significance of results gained.
4. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points and are able to find solutions.
5. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability for team-work and team leadership.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively solve conflicts.
6. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points and are able to find solutions.
7. Are efficient in self-evaluation.
8. Can select and manage information with minimal guidelines.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Access
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Bobek, S., Deželak, Z., Šišovska Klančnik, I. (2021). Informacijski management – učno gradivo. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
Bourgeois, D.: Information Systems for Business and Beyond (free e-book). Pressbooks, 2019. Link: https://opentextbook.site/exports/ISBB-2019.pdf
Additional information on implementation and assessment Final exam 40%
Exam in computer lab 40%
Homework/project 20%
