Information Systems 1 (OWIN)

Syllabus

Learning goals
Goals of this module are the fundamentals of business information systems and to give students an
overview of basic knowledge about underlying information and communication technology, which is
essential for managerial business tasks. Thus, students should be able to understand the importance
of information technology for business activities and to acquire knowledge on the use of basic
applications.

Course contents
In the foreground of the course are the potentials of information systems to implement business
strategies, the possible application of information and communication systems to support business
processes and the challenges for the management to realize the potential of information systems.
Further contents are the basic knowledge of hardware and software, the development of application
software, computer networks and communication systems.

Literature
K.C. Laudon and J.P. Laudon: Management Information Systems Managing the Digital Firm (13th
Edition, Global Edition) Pearson, 2014.

Type of Course
The module consists of lectures and exercises. Students should be able to solve problems given in the
exercises and to present their solutions.

Certification of credits
Written examination (90 Minutes).