2017/2018
BA-BINMO1071U Fundamentals of Information Systems
| English Title |
| Fundamentals of Information
Systems |
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| Language |
English |
| Course ECTS |
7.5 ECTS |
| Type |
Mandatory |
| Level |
Bachelor |
| Duration |
One Quarter |
| Start time of the course |
First Quarter |
| Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
| Study board |
Study Board for BA in Information
Management
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| Course
coordinator |
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| Main academic
disciplines |
- Information technology
- Management
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Last updated on
06-07-2017
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| Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the
following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or
errors:
- Define and explain what an information system is, and the
elements that constitute an information system
- Argue for (explain and reflect) why information systems are
essential to business and explain how information systems can be
used in organisations
- Describe the basic technological framework for IS (such as
hardware, software, databases and communication
technologies)
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| Examination |
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Fundamentals
of Information Systems:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
3-4 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 10 pages |
| Assignment type |
Project |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Preparation time |
No preparation |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter and Winter |
| Aids |
Closed book |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
• Re-takes for students who did not
pass the ordinary exam, as well as students who were ill during the
oral examination, is held as an individual oral examination in
curriculum based on the same paper as used for the ordinary
examination.
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| Course content and structure |
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Aim of the course
The course ‘Fundamentals of Information Systems constitutes a
foundation course that provides the necessary understanding of the
definitions, concepts, and tools used in the IS field. It
focuses on understanding and defining the notion of Information
Systems, their relationship with business activities, and the
technologies that provide the foundation for information systems.
Course content
The course provides an introduction to information systems by
examining what is an IS, what are the different types, and how
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.
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| Teaching methods |
| Lectures and workshops. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Office hours |
| Student workload |
| Attending lecture sessions |
20 hours |
| Participating in workshop sessions |
16 hours |
| Reading and preparing for in-class discussions |
70 hours |
| Writing exam assignment |
50 hours |
| Preparing for individual oral exam |
50 hours |
| TOTAL |
206 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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The literature can be changed before the semester starts.
Students are advised to find the literature on LEARN before they
buy the books.
Laudon, K and Laudon, J. (2016) Management Information Systems,
Global Edition, 14th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 1292094001 •
ISBN-13: 9781292094007
O’Reilly, T. (2007). What is Web 2.0: Design patterns and
business models for the next generation of software. Communication
& Strategies, (65), 17-28.
Porter, M. E. (2001). Strategy and the Internet. Harvard
business review, 79(3), 63-78.
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Last updated on
06-07-2017
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