Modul

The module examination takes place in the form of a written examination of 60 minutes according to § 4 Abs. 2 via the course "Business Information Systems 1". A bonus can be acquired through successful participation in the practice. If the grade of the written examination is between 4.0 and 1.3, the bonus improves the grade by one grade level (0.3 or 0.4). The exact criteria for awarding a bonus will be announced at the beginning of the course.

The student

• understands information systems and infrastructures as a dynamic interaction of technical and non-technical elements in the generation and use of information,
• knows application areas of information systems and infrastructures in business and society,
  understands digital transformation as a socio-technical design process of (business) processes (internal digitisation) and products/services (external digitisation) in information systems and infrastructures,
• knows different types of information systems and infrastructures in business and society,
• knows the potential benefits of a targeted supply of information in business and society through the appropriate use of information systems and infrastructures.
• develops an understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary, systemic thinking and learns to work with students in a team

General qualifications:

• Teamwork: communication, organization
• Problem-solving competence for socially relevant problems

In the lecture "Business Information Systems 1" of the module central basics of information systems are introduced as a scientific discipline. The subject area, basic terms, scientific character and goals as well as methods in science and practice of information systems are introduced. Concepts, methods and theories as well as systems and their engineering design are discussed along the levels of individual, organization and market. The lectures are complemented by exercises with real questions.

Total effort for 4 credit points: approx. 120 hours.
Presence time: 40 hours
Preparation / follow-up: 40 hours
Exam and exam preparation: 40 hours