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2010/2011 BA-1FIS Fundamentals of Information Systems, Module 1
| English Title | |
| Fundamentals of Information Systems, Module 1 |
Course Information | |
| Language | English |
| Point | 15 ECTS (450 SAT) |
| Type | Mandatory |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Duration | Two Quarters |
| Course Period |
Autumn
1st and 2nd quarters |
| Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
| Study Board |
Study Board for BSc/MSc in Business Administration and Information Systems |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Rony Medaglia | |
| Main Category of the Course | |
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Taught under Open University-Taught under open university. | |
| Last updated on 29 maj 2012 | |
| Learning Objectives | |||||
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Upon completing the course, the student should: • Be able to understand, define and explain what an information system is, and the elements that constitute an information system. • Be able to explain and reflect upon why information systems are essential to business and how information systems can be used in organisations • Understand the basic technological framework for IS (such as hardware, software, databases and communication technologies). • Account for required course reading in module 1 | |||||
| Examination | |||||
| Fundamentals of Information Systems | |||||
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| Examination | |||||
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The examination is an individual oral examination in curriculum based on the 2nd quarter paper of max 10 pages (22.750 taps), written in groups of four students. Time of examination (grading included): 20 minutes | |||||
| Prerequisites for Attending the Exam | |||||
| Course Content | |||||
Module 1 provides an introduction to information systems by examining what is an IS, what are the different types, and how do businesses use them? In addition, the module will examine the basic technologies which provide the technical foundation for information systems. The workshops which run parallel to the lectures will be used to reinforce an understanding of areas covered in the lectures. Exercises, case studies and student presentations will be used for enhancing students’ understanding of the lecture material. | |||||
| Teaching Methods | |||||
| Lectures and workshops | |||||
| Literature | |||||
Laudon, K and Laudon, J. (2010) Management Information Systems, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 9780136078463 | |||||