Integrated Information Systems
IS 405 for Bachelor's program (Business Informatics)
General Information
| Lecturer |
Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl (Lecture) Dr. Mechthild Pieper (Exercise) |
|---|---|
| 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 23.10.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Introduction,
Modeling Data and Business ProcessesSN 169 30.10.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Research & Development,
Marketing & SalesSN 169 13.11.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Procurement SN 169 20.11.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Production SN 169 27.11.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Shipping,
Customer Service,
Finance, HR & AccountingSN 169 04.12.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Business Intelligence,
Wrap Up and Exam Q&ASN 169 Exercise
Lecturer Dr. Mechthild Pieper Dates
Date Time Case Room 29.10.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Vitra Lead-to-Cash (Germany/Switzerland) O 142 12.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) O 142 19.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Siemens (Germany) O 142 26.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Nike (USA) O 142 03.12.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Vitra Plan-to-Produce (Germany/Switzerland) O 142 Tutorial
Tutor Laith Sandouk Dates
Date Time Case Room 27.10.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Vitra Lead-to-Cash (Germany/Switzerland) O 148 10.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) O 148 17.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Siemens (Germany) O 148 24.11.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Nike (USA) O 148 01.12.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Vitra Plan-to-Produce (Germany/Switzerland) O 148 08.12.2026 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Exam preparation 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. Mechthild Pieper
Contact person for Integrated Information Systems
For further information please contact Mechthild Pieper.