Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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: 02.03.2021 - 14.04.2021
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 11.02.2021-21.12.2112):
Dr. 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 EthicsApplies in this implementation:
Please see the detailed syllabus (PDF) at the main course page.
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 3hTotal 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Piccoli, G. and Pigni, F. (2018): Information Systems for Managers Without Cases, Edition 4.0
ISBN: 978-1-943153-51-0
https://prospectpressvt.com/titles/piccoli-information-systems-for-managers/OR
Piccoli, Gabriele and Pigni, Federico (2017) INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS without Cases, Edition 3.1, ISBN: 978-1-943153-07-7 (paper-back), 978-1-943153-06-0 (eTextbook) https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/piccoli-information-systems-for-managers-4-0#older
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Via WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
The course does not require presence in lectures. All except one assignment is done individually - the small group assignment is not compulsory.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Maximum number of students admitted is 130. Priority list for selection of students:
1. ISM BSc students
2. ISM Minor students
3. Other BSc students
4. Exchange students
5. Other BIZ students
6. Other Aalto studentsApplies in this implementation:
The course does not require presence in lectures. All except one assignment is done individually - the small group assignment is not compulsory.
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