Objectives and competences
Students are able to distinguish and analyse models of IT business transformation and digital transformation. They are able to apply appropriate information process re-engineering tools.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Course consist of following topics: pradigms of strategic IS/IT issues, theories of strategic information systems, IT/IS enabled organizational transformation, e-business models, e-models of business processes, e-services models, e-banking, e-insurance, e-commerce, development of e-organizations, case analysis, digital transformation frameworks
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Functionalities and practical use of Visio and Aris (or related tools).
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures
- case analysis.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Students in this course:
1. review the concepts of business information support
2. systematically build on their knowledge of the concepts of the strategic use of information systems and the business value of information systems (PILO 2a, PILO 3b)
3. learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to the digital transformation of organisations (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
4. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the information transformation of business processes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
5. be able to select digital business models for different purposes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
6. be aware of the ethical and sustainability aspects of digital transformation (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 support
2. systematically build on their knowledge of the concepts of the strategic use of information systems and the business value of information systems (PILO 2a, PILO 3b)
3. learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to the digital transformation of organisations (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
4. be trained to apply theoretical knowledge in the information transformation of business processes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
5. be able to select digital business models for different purposes (PILO 2a, PILO 3a)
6. be aware of the ethical and sustainability aspects of digital transformation (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
Babu George, Justin Paul (2020). Digital Transformation in Business and Society: Theory and Cases. Palgrave Macmillan. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-030-08277-2.pdf
Ovidiu Vermesan, Franz Wotawa, Mario Diaz Nava, Björn Debaillie. (2023). Industrial Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications. Taylorfancis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003377382
Mikalef, Patrick, Parmiggiani, Elena. (2022). Digital Transformation in Norwegian Enterprises. https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/61262
Additional information on implementation and assessment Final exam (60%)
Homework/project (40%)
Final exam - written exam with at least one question from each section within the course.
Homework/project - ongoing assignment with at least one assignment from each section of the course.
