IS 401: Integrated Information Systems
Contents
This course first outlines the basics of data and business process modelling based on wide-spread approaches such as entity relationship diagrams, event-driven process chains (EPC), and business process model and notation (BPMN). The remainder of the course then focuses on the use and purpose of integrated information systems across different functional areas in industrial companies. Finally, basics of management support systems such as business intelligence systems are addressed.
Learning outcomes
After attending the lecture, exercises and tutorials students are able to
- model complex business processes based on popular modelling techniques,
- discuss the requirements, characteristics and effects of integrated information systems in industrial companies, including complex process interdependencies,
- complete basic tasks from different functional areas in a wide-spread integrated information system.
Necessary prerequisites
semester 6 or higher
Recommended prerequisites
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| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 SWS | 5 SWS |
| Exercise class | 1 SWS | 3 SWS |
| Tutorial | 2 SWS | 4 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Written exam (90 min.) |
| Restricted admission | no |
| Further information | Registration for tutorials only until first lecture session, please see current information at https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/heinzl/ |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl / Pascal Kunz |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | B.Sc. Bus. Adm. |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 2 |
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