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The subject will be taught in Catalan. Students will be able to address the teacher in the language that is most comfortable for them.
Some content, transparencies and bibliography will be in English.
B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills they demonstrate by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of study
B3_Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues
B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
B5_That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
EIS1_Ability to develop, maintain and evaluate software services and systems that meet all user requirements and that behave reliably and efficiently, are affordable to develop and maintain and comply with quality standards, applying theories, principles, methods and software engineering practices
EIS2_Ability to assess customer needs and specify software requirements to meet those needs, reconciling conflicting goals, by seeking acceptable compromises, within the limitations of cost, time, the existence of already developed systems and of the organizations themselves
EIS3_Ability to solve integration problems based on available strategies, standards and technology
EIS4_Ability to identify and analyze problems and design, develop, implement, verify and document software solutions based on adequate knowledge of current theories, models and techniques
EIS5_Ability to identify, assess and manage potential associated risks that may arise
EIS6_Ability to design appropriate solutions in one or more application domains, using software engineering methods that integrate ethical, social, legal and economic aspects
ESI1_Ability to integrate Information and Communications Technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of organizations, enabling them to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently, thus achieving competitive advantage
ESI2_Ability to determine the requirements of the information and communication systems of an organization, taking into account security aspects and compliance with current regulations and legislation
ESI3_Ability to actively participate in the specification, design, implementation and maintenance of information and communication systems
ES14_Ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of organizations, so that they can act as a liaison between the technical and management communities of an organization and actively participate in user training
ESI5_Ability to understand and apply the principles of risk assessment and apply them correctly in the elaboration and execution of action plans
ES16_Ability to understand and apply the principles and techniques of quality management and technological innovation in organizations
T1_That students know a third language, which will be preferably English, with an adequate level of oral and written form, according to the needs of the graduates in each degree
T2_That students have the ability to work as members of an interdisciplinary team either as one more member, or performing management tasks in order to contribute to developing projects with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility, making commitments taking into account the available resources
The general objective of the course is to introduce the key concepts related to information systems (IS), information technologies (IT) and their use in organizations where they play a strategic role and where they have become a component. very important business infrastructure. The course helps to discover how current IS and IT condition the achievement of organizational goals and the achievement of sustainable competitive advantages.
Likewise, it is purpose of the subject to show the current technological market of business computer applications and the advantages for the organizations of each one of these applications, like ERP, CRM, SCM, DSS among others.
The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.
Content title 1: Introduction to Information Systems for Organizations |
Dedication: GG: 15h GP: 5h AA: 30h |
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Introduction to the concepts of organization, business, information, information resource, information system, information technology, competitive advantage and the relationship of these concepts with the strategic use of IS in today's organizations. |
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Subject matter |
1.1 Introduction to the role of information systems in companies 1.2 Strategy, organizations and information systems 1.3 Ethical and social aspects of information systems |
Content title 2: Information technologies |
Dedication: GG: 15h GP: 5h AA: 30h |
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Description |
Introduction to the concept of Information Technology and review of technology market proposals for the management of organizations |
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Subject matter |
2.1 Concept of Information Technology (IT) 2.2 IT offer of the technology market 2.3 Fundamentals of decision-making systems: Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse and Big Data. 2.4 Business applications: ERP, CRM and SCM |
SIO practices: 35% (RA10 and RA11)
Presentations of the Theory class: 30% (RA1..RA9)
Examination of the subject: 35% (RA1..RA9)
All grades are required. Activities not performed - or those not attended - are rated as 0.
You need a grade higher than 5 in the exam to pass the subject and be able to take the average.
Following the general regulations, the copy in the activities of evaluation carries like consequence the evaluation with a note SUPENS (0) of all the asignatura.
Laudon, KC, Laudon, JP “Management Information Systems: managing the digital firm, 15th edition Global edition”. G. Pearson, 2018. ISBN-13 978-1-292-21175-6.