Business Information Systems (BIS II)
The course gives an introduction into major aspects of Business Information Systems (BIS) and their role in the enterprise from a managerial point of view. In the first part of the course (BIS I), basic aspects and theories are introduced. In the second part (BIS II), advanced aspects of Information Management are presented and discussed.
Course code
MGMT422
Course type
BSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,0
ECTS
3.0
Term
HS 2020
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Juniorprof. Dr. Irina Heimbach
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
- Intro to the course
- Conceptual data modeling; Entity-Relationship-models
- Relational databases and SQL
- Data visualization with Tableau
- Guest lecture
- Structuring system process requirements
- Use cases and activity diagrams
- Designing user interfaces
- HTML and CSS
- Managing BIS development projects
- Course Outro
- Q&A, final exam information
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 28.10.2020 | 08:00 - 11:15 |
| Friday, 06.11.2020 | 08:00 - 11:15 |
Learning outcomes
- Improved data literacy and data-analytic thinking
- Understanding of main concepts related to BIS analysis and design
- Understanding of basic data and process modeling concepts and approaches
- Improved skills in working with specific software
Literature
Valacich and George (2017): Modern Systems Analysis and Design, 8thEdition, Pearson.
Learningmethods
Lecture
In-class discussions
Online quizzes
Integrated exercises
Practice with software
Exam
50% assignments
50% final exam
Requirements
keine besonderen Kenntnisse sind erforderlich