Course: Advances in Information Systems

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Course title Advances in Information Systems
Course code USII/EAISY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Htoo Sann Thawdar, Ing.
  • Al-Tayyar Warda, Ing.
  • Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic concepts, data and its quality, information and its definition, information system, system, Boulding's hierarchical classification of systems. Classification of information systems. Elements and architecture of information systems Information system life cycle. Methodologies of information systems development, MMDIS. Requirements for information systems. Functional analysis and process modelling as a basis for requirements specification. Quality of information systems and its assessment, quality models. Methods of information system acquisition. Security of information systems, security threats, security policy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with advanced knowledge and critical understanding of the latest developments, technologies, and methodologies in the design, implementation, and management of information systems (IS). This course focuses on the advanced concepts and methodologies of the system development life cycle (SDLC), emphasizing the analytical phase, feasibility studies, and requirements specification. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills to analyse business needs, specify requirements, evaluate modern IS architectures, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Selected legal and security aspects will be covered. Students will be prepared to lead complex IS development projects.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Assignment: participation in the exercises, correct processing of the assigned tasks in the exercises, and preparation of the project according to the assignment and its defence. Examination: consists of a written and an oral part, the condition for participation in the oral part is the achievement of 65% of points in the written part. Details are in Moodle.
Recommended literature
  • Laudon, Kenneth C.. Management information systems . Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited, 2022. ISBN 978-1-292-40328-1.
  • Valacich, J, George, J., Hoffer, J. A. Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5/E. Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN 9780137067114.


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