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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses in information systems and databases at the bachelor level.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should

  • have in-depth knowledge and be able to discuss the most important concepts within digital technologies and modern enterprise systems
  • know and reflect on organisational and technological challenges during digital transformation of enterprises and the implementation of enterprise systems
  • understand how different enterprise systems relate to each other and the different infrastructures used, as well as the systems purpose and expected benefits and effects from these
  • be able to find and apply new knowledge and analyse the possibilities for using digital technologies and enterprise systems in a specific organisational context. Furthermore, to consider the appropriateness of a given software package in the organisation and provide professional advice and recommendations.

Contents

The course provides an overview of various information systems that support digitalisation of enterprise-wide functions and processes. Students will be given a basic insight into critical factors related to the planning, implementation, and application of such systems as well as what role these can play in an integrated and sustainable digital infrastructure. For the different types of systems, possibilities and limitations that affect implementation and use in organisations are discussed. The course emphasises a socio-technical perspective and change management to understand organisational challenges and learning in complex implementation projects that include digitalisation. Analysis of research articles and cases is widely used. The course focuses on the following digital solutions and critical factors during implementing and use:

  • enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and cloud-based ERP solutions
  • digitalisation and management of the supply chain (SCM) with a focus on sustainability and blockchains
  • customer relationship management (CRM) with a focus on social CRM
  • knowledge management (KM) and KM systems
  • business intelligence (BI) and business analytics (BA)
  • Practical lab exercises/demo in terms of a cloud-based ERP solution, and/or other digital technologies

Teaching and learning methods

Normally six hours seminars per week including lectures, case discussions, group presentations and group projects . Expected working hours are about 270 hours.

Examination requirements

There are approved mandatory presentations and hand-ins. Some of the lectures are compulsory, and all guest lectures and lab assignments require compulsory participation. Details are given at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Four hours individual school examination comprising 60 %, and project assignment(s) in groups comprising 40 % of the final grade. Both parts must be passed. Graded Assessment A-F. Information about requirements and compulsory attendance will be given at the start of the semester.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Equivalent to the admissions requirements for the master's programme in information systems.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
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