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

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) know and understand the concepts and language of management information systems and implications for international business, 2) understand, evaluate, and assess the financial viability of IT projects, 3) understand and use basic project management tools, 4) comprehend the role played by telecommunication in the IT management process, 5) evaluate IT asset acquisition and disposal strategies, 6) know and understand how IT systems are acquired, developed, and managed to achieve specific organizational objectives, 7) understand information security concerns in an organization and their respective resolution, and 8) understand the implications of emerging IT for organizations and society.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 09.06.2025 - 27.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Michael Lapke

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
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    An examination of information technology (IT) concepts, trends, and management. The course provides an overview of essential technical aspects of IT hardware, software, telecommunications, and databases as background to advanced applications. The overall focus of the course is to demonstrate and cultivate an understanding of how information technology is used and managed in international business.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 13
    2025-2026 Module 13

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.