Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- design information systems to support business functions
- form a requirement specification for an information system
- model an information system with applicable methods
- utilise basic usability principles in design
- take legal concerns into account in their work regarding information systems

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students research and design an information system within given parameters in teams. Students work largely independently, but meet with the teacher at least twice during the course.

Timing and attendance

In the beginning of the course there is info lecture and at the end of the course there is seminar where all teams present their work.

In addition, each team will have two discussion sessions with the lecturer about the phase of their work

Learning material and recommended literature

All material will be available via moodle

Alternative completion methods

Negotiable

Working life cooperation

If the students have access to a company or organization they can work with, this is allowed.

Learning environment

Moodle, WWW, student teams and possibly a company.

Student time use and work load

The course is 135 hours, which largely consists of students working independently on their project. The course starts with an introductory lesson and ends with a seminar, where students present their work. In between there is at least two meeting with the teacher.

Contents

Student is able to
- design information systems to support business functions
- form a requirement specification for an information system
- model an information system with applicable methods
- utilise basic usability principles in design
- take legal concerns into account in their work regarding information systems

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No required preliminary knowledge, but the course does include portions, where understanding of concepts such as customer paths and process modelling can be useful. Also, participation in the two other courses within the same module are recommended.

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on how well target group is analyzed and the quality of the information system design taking into account the context of the organization.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student is unable to display understanding of organizational needs for digitalization.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Student shows understanding for target organization and it's needs and is able to consider the effect of the target organizations processes to the design.

Student is able to create vision and strategy for organizations informationsystem.

Student is able to document design in such level that it helps members of the organization and software providers to understand the design in sufficient

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student takes part in team work.

The student is able to display basic understanding of information systems in a context of an organization.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student takes part in team work.

The student is able to display understanding of information systems in a context of an organization.

The student is able to present actionable suggestions for developing the information system for a company.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student takes part in team work actively.

The student displays deep understanding of information systems in the context of a small organization.

The student is able to present an actionable plan for developing the information system for a small organization.