Course: Information and Communication Systems

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Course title Information and Communication Systems
Course code USII/PIKS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirava Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kopáčková Hana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Dvořák Jiří, prof. Ing. DrSc.
  • Bílková Renáta, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
A system, and a model. Information and communication systems. ICT models for electronic trading. Strategy of information and communication systems. Project designing of information and communication systems. Risks and crisis states in information and communication systems. Effectiveness of information and communication systems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Methods of individual activities
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is meet students with the system approach toward information and communication technologies (ICT) and selected models of ICT. Furthermore, project designing of ICT and possible presentations of the ICT effectiveness are discussed.
Students will be able to evaluate the ICT for selected practical applications from the economic point of view.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to be able to work with professional literature in Czech, as well as foreign languages (English, German), as well as with basic Internet functions.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation, Work-related product analysis

Assignment: successful elaboration of given tasks and defence of a project. Examination: oral (evaluation is based on defence of a project and oral examination). Detailed information will be provided during the first lecture.
Recommended literature
  • BASL, J. Podnikové informační systémy. 2. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-80-247-2279-6.
  • BODDY, D., BOONSTRA A., KENNEDY G. Managing Information Systems. An Organisational Perspective 1st ed.. Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2002.
  • Buchalcevová, Alena. Metodiky vývoje a údržby informačních systémů : kategorizace, agilní metodiky, vzory pro návrh metodiky. Praha: Grada, 2005. ISBN 80-247-1075-7.
  • Dohnal, Jan. Řízení vztahů se zákazníky : procesy, pracovníci, technologie. Praha: Grada, 2002. ISBN 80-247-0401-3.
  • DONÁT, J. E-Business pro manažery.. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2000. ISBN 80-247-9001-7.
  • DOUCEK, P. a BÉBR R. Manažerské informační systémy a jejich ekonomika.. Praha: VŠE, 2002. ISBN 80-245-0412-X.
  • DVOŘÁK, J. Informační a komunikační systémy..
  • FRANCU, M. Internet pro podnikatele.. 1. vyd. Praha: Computer Press, 2002. ISBN 80-7226-623-3.
  • FRIMMEL, M. Elektronický obchod/právní úprava.. Praha: Prospektrum, 2002. ISBN 80-7175-114-6.
  • KASTL, J. Informační a komunikační systémy. 1. vyd. Praha: Oeconomica, 2005, 185 s., ISBN 978-80-245-09884.
  • SEAN, O. Information and Communication Technology. UK: Lets and Lonsdale, 2006. 96 p. ISBN 978-18-431-5650-5.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Security Management in Enterprises (2013) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter