The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Normally Norwegian. English if English speaking students attend the course.

Recommended prerequisites

Courses in information systems and databases at 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 and change management 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 during implementing and use:

  • enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and cloud-based ERP solutions

  • digitalization and management of the supply chain (SCM) with a focus on sustainability and blockchains

  • customer relationship management (CRM) with a focus on social CRM

  • knowledge management (KM) and KM systemsbusiness intelligence (BI) and business analytics (BA)

  • Practical lab exercises/demo in terms of a cloud-based ERP solution, and/or other digital technologies

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should

  • Know and be able to discuss the most important concepts within digital technologies and modern enterprise systems.

  • Know and reflect on organizational and technological challenges during digital transformation of enterprises and the implementation of enterprise systems.

  • 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.

  • Be able to find and apply new knowledge and analyze the possibilities for using digital technologies and enterprise systems in a specific organizational context. Furthermore, consider the appropriateness of 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 seminars per week including lectures, case discussions, group presentations and group projects . 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. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Equivalent to the admissions requirements for the master's programme in Information Systems

Assessment methods and criteria

4 hours individual school examination comprising 60 %, and project assignment(s) in groups comprising 40 % 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
IS-917 – Digital transformation 4
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