IS-406 Digital Technologies and Enterprise Systems
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Eli Hustad
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Normally Norwegian. English if English speaking students attend the course.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master’s Programme in International Business
- Master's Programme in Information Systems
- Master's Programme in Business Administration
Teaching language
Normally Norwegian. English if English speaking students attend the course.Recommended prerequisites
Courses in information systems and databases on the bachelor level.
Course contents
The course provides an overview of various information systems that support digitalization 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 organizations are discussed. The course emphasizes a socio-technical perspective to understand organizational challenges and learning in complex implementation projects that include digitalization. Analysis of research articles and cases is widely used. The course focuses on the following digital solutions and critical factors in their introduction and use:
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enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP) and cloud-based ERP solutions
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digitalization and management of the supply chain (SCM) with a focus on sustainability and blockchains
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customer relationship management (CRM) with a focus on social CRM
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knowledge management and networking platforms (enterprise social networking)
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business intelligence (BI) and business analytics (BA)
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digital infrastructures with a focus on service-oriented architecture (SOA) and cloud solutions
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Practical lab exercises in terms of using and configuring a cloud-based ERP solution
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should
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Know and be able to discuss the most important concepts within digital technologies and modern enterprise systems.
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Know and reflect on organizational and technological challenges during digital transformation of enterprises and the implementation of enterprise systems.
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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.
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Be able to find and apply new knowledge and analyse the possibilities for using digital technologies and enterprise systems in a specific organizational context. Furthermore, consider the appropriateness for a given software package in the organization and provide professional advice and recommendations.
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.
Teaching methods
Normally 6 hours of lectures and group work per week. Expected working hours are about 270 hours.
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.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Assessment methods and criteria
8 hours individual home examination comprising 40 %, and project assignment(s) in groups comprising 60 % 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.
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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IS-917 – Digitalization and Process Management | 4 |