Integrated Information Systems

IS 405 for Bachelor's program (Business Informatics)

General Information

Fall 2026
Lecturer Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl (Lecture)
Dr. André Halckenhäußer (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 Processes
    SN 169
    30.10.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Research & Development,
    Marketing & Sales
    SN 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 & Accounting
    SN 169
    04.12.2026 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Business Intelligence,
    Wrap Up and Exam Q&A
    SN 169
  • Exercise

    Dozent Dr. André Halckenhäußer

    Dates

    Date Time Room
    tbd. tbd. tbd.
  • 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

Dr. André Halckenhäußer

Contact person for Integrated Information Systems

For further information please contact André Halckenhäußer.