Objectives and competences
Students are able to distinguish and analyse g the functionality of business IT solutions. They are able to apply appropriate methods for deploying business IT solutions.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Course consists of following topics: theories and models of strategic value of information systems (strategic information systems), business process redesign, and methods of business process redesign, business information systems, business information systems selection process, implementation methods, support and activities after implementation, development trends in the field of business information solutions.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures, case analysis, discussion, project work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Students in this course:
1. review the concepts of business information systems and their implementation in organisations
2. systematically build on their knowledge of ERP solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3b)
3. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the implementation of integrated IT solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
4. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the use of other business IT solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
5. be able to select ERP and CRM solutions for different purposes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
6. gain practical experience in the use of ERP solutions (PILO 3b, PILO 3c)
7. be aware of the ethical and sustainability aspects in the implementation and use of business IT solutions (PILO 4a, PILO 4c)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Students in this course:
1. review the concepts of business information systems and their implementation in organisations
2. systematically build on their knowledge of ERP solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3b)
3. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the implementation of integrated IT solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
4. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the use of other business IT solutions (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
5. be able to select ERP and CRM solutions for different purposes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
6. gain practical experience in the use of ERP solutions (PILO 3b, PILO 3c)
7. be aware of the ethical and sustainability aspects in the implementation and use of business IT solutions (PILO 4a, PILO 4c)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Bobek, S., Deželak, Z. (2021). Poslovne informacijske rešitve – učno gradivo. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Tominc, P., Štrukelj, T., Bobek, S. (2021). Digitalna transformacija in poslovne informacijske rešitve. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Tominc, P., Štrukelj, T., Bobek, S. (2021). Management zrelosti digitalne transformacije in poslovnih informacijskih rešitev. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Bobek, S., Deželak, Z., Šišovska Klančnik, I., Zabukovšek, U., Sternad Zabukovšek, S. (2023). Raziskava ponudnikov poslovnih informacijskih rešitev za digitalno transformacijo podjetij. Maribor: Univerzitetna založba Univerze v Mariboru.
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Bobek, S. (2023). Sprejemanje poslovnih informacijskih rešitev in digitalna transformacija v podjetjih. Maribor: Univerzitetna založba Univerze v Mariboru.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Final exam
Exam in the computer lab
Homework/project
Final exam - written exam with at least one question from each section within the course
Exam in the computer lab - practical exam with at least one task from each set of computer tools/solutions included in the course
Homework/project - ongoing assignment with at least one assignment from each section of the course
