Information Management

Faculty

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

Version

Version 1 of 05.12.2023.

Module identifier

22B0736

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

English

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only summerterm

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Driven by the trend of digitization, companies across industries are transforming their business processes by use of modern information systems und information technology. Therefore, this course introduces the field of information management to students of business sciences. Based upon the conceptual foundations of information systems, special emphasis is placed on the problem-oriented usage of state-of-the-art software products essential for business management across the value chain of modern companies.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. The role of information systems in business: definition, structure and types of information systems in business domains.

2. Fundamentals of information technology: overview of the logical, mathematical and technical foundations of computer systems and networking.

3. End user computing: Techniques of personal information management and spreadsheet applications to solve business problems.

4. Data management: conceptual data modeling and usage of relational database management systems to cover business information demand.

5. Process management: introduction to notations and software tools appropriate for modelling business processes.

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
60LecturePresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
65Preparation/follow-up for course work-
25Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Homework / Assignment or
  • Written examination or
  • Portfolio exam
Remark on the assessment methods

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of one written paper (HA) and a one-hour written examination (K1). The written paper and the examination are weighted by 50 points each.

Exam duration and scope

Written paper: approx. 15 pages plus appendix/attachment
Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Written paper of the portfolio exam: approx. 10 pages
Written examination of the portfolio exam: in accordance with the valid study regulations

The requirements are specified in the respective lectures.

Recommended prior knowledge

Computer essentials (e. g. according to ECDL/ICDL).

Knowledge Broadening

Students have knowledge about the application of information systems at the operational level.

Knowledge deepening

Students identify the application domains of information systems to design structural and workflow organisation.

Knowledge Understanding

Students in the module will be able to evaluate concepts to implement digitalization at different levels and functional areas of the company

Application and Transfer

Students are qualified to solve business problems by use of spreadsheet applications and are able to cover business information demand using a database management system. They are capable to model business processes to create an informational basis for business improvement.

Academic Innovation

Students are capable to create and evaluate model artifacts (e.g., data models and process models) as a foundational basis for digitalization.

Communication and Cooperation

Students are able to communicate the benefits and potentials of information systems at the operational level.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

Students are capable to comment and criticize model artifacts (e.g., data models and process models).

Literature

Dumas M, La Rosa M, Mendling J, Reijers H (2018) Fundamentals of Business Process Management,
2nd ed., Berlin.

Hess T (2022) Managing the Digital Transformation - A Guide to Successful Organizational Change,
Wiesbaden.

Kroenke DM, Boyle RJ (2019), Using MIS, 11th ed., Harlow.

Laudon KC, Laudon JP (2021) Management Information Systems – Managing the Digital Firm, 17th ed., Harlow.

Maslyuk D (2021) Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI, Hoboken.

Linkage to other modules

The acquired competencies are helpful to deepen concepts of information systems in other business management courses. Furthermore, the competencies are relevant to carry out practice-oriented theses, which require the design and optimization of business processes and/or the analysis of digital data.

Applicability in study programs

  • International Business and Management
    • International Business and Management, B.A.

  • International Management
    • International Management, B.A.

  • Business Administration and Management
    • Business Administration and Management, B.A.

    Person responsible for the module
    • Bensberg, Frank
    Teachers
    • Bensberg, Frank