Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of MIS and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems in the field of MIS
3. Acquire approach to analysis of MIS and are able to critically evaluate it.
4. Make critical judgements based on a sound theoretical base.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Course consists of following topics: paradigms for managerial information support, information systems for managers, data warehouses, report systems, OLAP tools, query tools, analitical tools, data mining tools, information systems for cooperative work, internet, management information systems analysis and design, management information systems and ERP solutions, trends on the field of management information systems, advanced Excell use, basics of selected OLAP tool (i.e. Microstrategy)
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 MIS
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of MIS
3. Are able to explain interconnections in the field of MIS.
4. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of MIS
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of MIS with changing conditions.
6. Are able to upgrade and design further analysis regarding MIS
7. Are aware of personal and professional responsibility in the field of MIS
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 MIS 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 Microstrategy
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
• Perko Igor: Poslovni obveščevalni sistemi, GV 2011
• PERKO, Igor. Managerski informacijski sistemi : zapiski predavanj in učna e-gradiva. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta, 2019. 100 str., graf. prikazi, tabele. [COBISS.SI-ID 13436700]
Dodatna literatura:
• http://www.information-management.com/
• http://datawarehouse.ittoolbox.com/
• https://support.microsoft.com/sl-si/training
https://www.microstrategy.com/en/education
Additional information on implementation and assessment - written examination;
- coursework
- practical work
30%
30%
40%
