Industrial Engineering and Management BA (B), Information Systems, 6 credits

Aim

The course provides an introduction to the interdiciplinary field of information systems. The aims is that the students develop knowledge and understanding of different types of information systems and their contexts as well as of the basic system theoretical perspectives and approaches.

Course objectives

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe key concepts, theories and models in the field
- compare at a general level theories of systems for analyzing and evaluating their usefulness for systems analysis
- independently and critically identify and describe an information system
- apply systems theory principles and relevant methods for analyzing and evaluating an information system and justify proposals for development
- reflect on the use of information systems in the field of industrial organization and management and the related knowledge needs

Content

System theory
Types of systems
Perspectives of system analysis
Information systems in the public and private sectors
Modelling of information systems
Trends within the information systems area

Entry requirements

Industrial engineering and management, Ba, 12 credit points, including Process and system development, 6 credit points.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching is conducted mainly in the form of lectures, interactive sessions and seminars and different assignments.

Examination form

I101: Assignment, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

I102: Assignment, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Transitional rules

Studenter registrerade på denna version av kursplan har rätt att examineras 3 gånger inom loppet av 1 år enligt angivna examinationsformer. Därefter gäller examinationsform enligt senast gällande version av kursplan

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Other information

The course cannot be included in the same degree as IG035G.