Information systems are increasingly being called upon to help manage information in organizations, beyond information processing.
This course proposes a pluridisciplinary approach of information systems. It provides the notions to take benefit of IS and make it a strategic tool. It presents the fundamental concepts and considers recent IS developments such as networks or new IS corporate governance.
Main themes
Organizations, Management and the Networked Enterprise
Information Technology and Infrastructure
Organizational and Management Support Systems
Building and Managing Information Systems
Content and teaching methods
This course covers :
- the organizational concepts (strategy, decision, ethics).
- the technological aspects (e-commerce, networks, Internet, wireless).
- IS management (including security and infrastructures management).
Content
The Digital Firm, Information Systems in the Enterprise, Organizations, Management, and Strategy, Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce, Ethical and Social Issues, Business Processes, IT Infrastructure and Platforms, Data Resources, Telecommunications, Networks and the Internet, Security and Control, Enterprise Applications and Business Process Integration, Knowledge Management, Enhancing Decision Making, , Business Value of Systems, Change Management, Managing Global Systems.
Methods
In-class activities
x Lectures
x Interactive seminar
x Exercices/PT
x Project based learning
At home activities
x Readings to prepare the lecture
x Exercices to prepare the lecture
x Paper work
x Students presentation
x Online Tutorials
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites (ideally in terms of competiencies)
ECGE 1220 or equivalent
Prerequisites (ideally in terms of competiencies)
ECGE 1220 or equivalent
Evaluation :
Written examination, Paper work and class participation
Support :
icampus
References :
Provided during the class
Internationalisation
x international content (does the course tackle international issues related to the course content ?)
Corporate features
x case study
Skills
x presentation skills
x writing skills
x team work
x critical thinking
Techniques and tools for teaching and learning
x IT tools
x Internet work
x modelling
x technology and science