Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Information technology and data have changed how businesses operate and succeed in today s global economy. Organizations can now use IT and data to transform themselves and achieve a tremendous competitive advantage. On the other hand, those organizations that are not mastering these assets might not exist in the near future. This course highlights how new technologies and data are changing the current business environment and what effect it has on today's students. The course addresses the major principles of Management Information Systems (MIS) in order to prepare managers to understand the strategic role of information technology and data in the digital economy. This course aims to give students what they need to succeed in the current digital economy.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 10.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Johanna Bragge

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Bragge

Contact information for the course (valid 28.01.2019-21.12.2112):

Johanna Bragge (@aalto.fi)

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    1. Information Systems and the Role of General and Functional Managers
    2: Information Systems Defined
    3: Organizational Information Systems and Their Impact
    4: The Changing Competitive Environment
    5: Digital Business
    6: Strategic Information Systems Planning
    7: Value Creation and Strategic Information Systems
    8: Value Creation with Information Systems
    9: Appropriating IT-Enabled Value Over Time
    10: Funding Information Systems
    11: Creating Information Systems
    12: Information Systems Trends
    13: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Ethics

  • Applies in this implementation:

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    Date

    Topic

    1

    26.2.

    Introduction to the MIS course and Chapters 1-2 / Bragge

    2

    28.2.

    Collaborative IS and knowledge work / Bragge and Lecturer Antti Salovaara, PhD / Aalto SCI, Computer Science 

    3

    5.3.

    Gamification at work / CEO Jukka Koskenkanto, Happit / Cloudriven

    4

    7.3

    Service Design: Process and Methods / CEO Teemu Uotila and Experience Designer Jan Nikander, Vincit 

    5

    12.3.

    Experiences of digital transformation in large companies and the growing impact of data in businesses / Board Professional and Angel Investor Elina Piispanen, Telko, SitoWise & Viria

    6

    14.3.

    Organizational change in the digitalization era – how to bring myth to life? / Consultants Milja Nohynek & Karoliina Kettukari, Digital Illustrated  

    7

    19.3.

    ERP and business applications / CTO Glen Koskela, Retail & Hospitality EMEIA, Fujitsu

    8

    21.3.

     

    Business Performance Management in eCommerce / Chief Digital Officer Kari Härkönen, Marimekko

    9

    26.3.

    Enterprise blockchain/ CEO Petri Aukia, Codento, http://twitter.com/aukia

    10

    28.3. 

    Big data, Artificial Intelligence and Ethical AI / Analytics Architect Jukka Ruponen, IBM Finland

    11

    2.4.

    Text/web/data mining and hints for the exam/ Johanna Bragge

    12

    4.4.

    IT Security and Privacy / Mikko Karikytö, Head of Ericsson Network Security and Dario Casella, Head of Privacy, Ericsson Finland

     

    10.4.

    EXAM at 9-12

     

    31.5.

    RETAKE EXAMS 31.5.2019 and one in Fall 2019

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    60% assignments
    40% exam

     

     

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Online-course: lecture videos available online: 24h, independent work: 133h, exam: 3h
    In-class course:
    Contact teaching 24h
    - Independent work 133 h
    - exam 3h

    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

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