Integrated Information Systems
IS 405 for Bachelor's program (Business Informatics)
General Information
Lecturer |
Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl (Lecture) Dr. André Halckenhäußer (Exercise) |
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Course Format | Lecture and Exercise |
Credit Points | 6 ECTS |
Language | English |
Grading | Written Exam (100%) |
Exam Date | tba (90 minutes) |
Information for Students | course: Portal² |
ILIAS | ILIAS |
Course Information
Brief Description
In the kick-off meeting an introduction to process modeling will be given. In subsequent sessions, we will discuss the use of integrated information systems with a focus on manufacturing and trading industries.
Furthermore, fundamentals of management support systems (Business Intelligence) will be presented.
By the end of the semester, the participants of the lecture will be able to model complex operational tasks with the help of well-established modeling methods. Additionally, the participants will be in the position to discuss the potential of the use of integrated information systems in manufacturing companies and to analyze and understand comprehensive process dependencies.
Structure of the Lecture
- Process Modeling
- Information Systems in
- Research & Development
- Marketing & Sales
- Procurement, Warehousing
- Production
- Shipping, Service
- Finance, Accounting and Human Resources
- Information Systems in Retailing
- Planning and Control Systems
Course Outline & Schedule
Lecturer Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl Schedule
Date Time Topic Room 24.10.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Introduction,
Modeling Data and Business ProcessesSN 169 31.10.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Research & Development,
Marketing & SalesSN 169 07.11.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Procurement SN 169 14.11.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Production SN 169 21.11.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Shipping,
Customer Service,
Finance, HR & Accounting
Guest Lecture Thomas Klein, Global Head of SAP & BI / Stv. CIO, Vitra AG zum Thema „Advanced Available To Promise (aATP) and Supply Based Confirmation“SN 169 28.11.2025 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Business Intelligence,
Wrap Up and Exam Q&ASN 169 Exercise
Dozent Dr. André Halckenhäußer Dates
Date Time Room 30.10.2025 – 27.11.2025 Thursdays, 17:15 – 18:45 Uhr O 142 Tutorium
Lecturer Felix Ott Tutorium
Date Time Room 28.10.2025 – 02.12.2025 Tuesdays, 17:15 – 18:45 Uhr O 148 Reading List
- Mertens et al.: Grundzüge der Wirtschaftsinformatik, 7th edition, Springer 2001
- Mertens: Integrierte Informationsverarbeitung, 2 volumes, volume 1, Operative Systeme in der Industrie, 16th edition (older editions can be used as well)
- Wigand et al.: Introduction to Business Information Systems, Springer 2003

Dr. André Halckenhäußer
Contact person for Integrated Information Systems
For further information please contact André Halckenhäußer.