LEARNING OUTCOMES
The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 01.11.2021 - 19.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esko Penttinen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Assessment:
40% exam
60% assignments
Workload
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Contact teaching 34h
Independent work 123h
Exam 3h
Total 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
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Materials to be handed out through the webpages.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Max. 70 students will be accepted to the course . Priority is given to:
1. Master’s students in ISM
2. BSc students majoring in ISM with more than 150 credits completed
3. Exchange students and CEMS students
4. Other students
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn II
2021-2022 Autumn II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=37E00200
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.