ENGLISH — SYLLABUS (GENERAL)

SUBJECT:
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Studies: Management
Icycle studies Faculty: Management
Management
Specialty: ALL

Type of Semester/ Teaching hours ECTS Points

Subject status studies Term lectures classes

Full time
4 - 54 5
studies
Course description:
The Business Information Technology program focuses on the intersection of technology and
business operations, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage
information technology effectively in various organizational contexts. This program provides a
comprehensive understanding of fundamental IT concepts within the business landscape. It covers
topics such as computer systems, networks, databases, software applications, and their roles in
Supporting business functions. Students will explore how technology drives innovation and
efficiency in business operations. This involves understanding how different IT solutions can
streamline processes, improve productivity, and contribute to making informed business decisions.
Data management and analysis are integral components of the curriculum. Students will learn data
handling techniques, database management, data analysis tools, and their applications in deriving
insights for strategic decision-making. Digital transformation is a key focus area, emphasizing how
businesses utilize technology to transform their operations, services, and business models. This
includes understanding trends such as cloud computing, IoT, AI, and their impacts on modern
businesses. Additionally, the program addresses cybersecurity awareness, educating students
about the importance of protecting business information assets, preventing cyber threats, and
implementing security measures to safeguard data and systems. Strategic IT planning is
emphasized, teaching students how to align IT initiatives with organizational objectives. It covers
creating IT strategies that support business goals, enhance competitiveness, and ensure operational
efficiency.
The courseis filled in with many case studies and practical examples of business problems, so it
should be interesting for all those students who are eager to deal with sales management issues
also after the course.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understanding IT Fundamentals: To grasp foundational concepts and principles of
information technology in the business context.
N Applying IT in Business Operations: To explore how technology can enhance business
processes, productivity, and decision-making.
3. Data Management and Analysis: To develop skills in managing and analyzing data for
informed business decision-making.
4. Digital Transformation: To comprehend the role of IT in driving digital transformation
strategies within organizations.
5. Cybersecurity Awareness: To understand cybersecurity risks and strategies to safeguard
business information and systems.
6. Strategic IT Planning: To learn how to align IT strategies with organizational
goals for
competitive advantage and efficiency.
Teaching the functions and role of Business Information Technology for contemporary market
entities, developing skills in solving business problems, as well as analysing data (from primary
and secondary data).
Information Technology
Creating presentations for the reports and written reports on Business
and preparing and
problems. Training of social competences related to collective problem solving
in contemporary world.
introducingall stages of Business Information Technology
COURSE EVALUATION:
Workshops — desk research report (written and oral), classes participation and activities, case
studies
Lectures — n/a

The grading scale

100% - 85%
is as5.0follows:
(excellent)
84,9% - 75% 4.5 (very good)
74,9% - 70% 4.0 (good)
69,9% -60% 3.5 (very satisfactory)
50% - 59.9% 3.0 (satisfactory)
< 50% 2.0 (failure)
Course policies and class rules:
The use of smartphones, mobile phones, all devices with internet access, are not allowed during
the exams. During other in-class assignments you can use them for assignment purposes only.
Students are expected to take full responsibility for their academic work and academic progress.
Students are expected toattend class regularly, for consistent attendance offers the most effective
opportunity open toall students to gain a developing command of the concepts and materials of
the course. The study programme isstrict about student attendance regulations. Students who focus
do so by listening
on the business of the class increase their likelihood of success. They can
while in discussions. During class,
attentively to the instructor or to other students participating
they can participate as fully as possible and volunteer to answer questions. Students should
minimiseall behaviours that distract others during the class. Talking to other students apart from
class discussions is
inappropriate. Students who arrive late should seat themselves as quietly and
as near to the door as they can. Students who must leave before the class period ends should exit
quietly. The course material is designed to be completed within the semester time frame.
Finally, please feel free to come and see me to ask questions orto discuss difficult material. The
course material is
all cumulative. If you do not understand what happens inthe first week, you will
not understand what happens in the last week.

Teaching Methods:
Lectures and case studies (multimedia, case study — projects on sales management topics)
Course overview:
The Business Information Technology program focuses on the intersection of technology and
business operations, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage
information technologyeffectively in various organizational contexts. This program provides a
comprehensive understanding of fundamental IT concepts within the business landscape. It covers
topics such as computer systems, networks, databases, software applications, andtheir roles in
supporting business functions. Students will explore how technology drives innovation and
efficiency in business operations. This involves understanding how different IT solutions can
streamline processes, improve productivity, and contribute to making informed business decisions.
Data management and analysis are integral components ofthe curriculum. Students will learn
data handling techniques, database management, data analysis tools, and their applications in
deriving insights for strategic decision-making. Digital transformation is a key focus area,
emphasizing how businesses utilize technology to transform their operations, services, and
business models. This includes understanding trends such as cloud computing, ToT, AI, and their
impacts on modern businesses. Additionally, the program addresses cybersecurity awareness,
educating students about the importance of protecting business information assets, preventing
cyber threats, and implementing security measures to safeguard data and systems. Strategic IT
planning is emphasized, teaching students how to align IT initiatives with organizational
objectives. It covers creating IT strategies that support business goals, enhance competitiveness,
and ensure operational efficiency.
Main topics:
Introduction to Business Information Technology
Role of IT in Business Operations and Decision Making
DAnRWN
Data Management and Analysis in Business Contexts
Digital Transformation Strategies for Organizations
Cybersecurity Measures for Business Information Protection
Strategic Planning and Alignment of
IT with Organizational Goals

Literature
Main texts:
1. Laudon, Kenneth C., Laudon, Jane P. - "Management Information Systems: Managing
the Digital Firm" - Pearson - 2021
2. O'Brien, James A., Marakas, George M.
McGraw-Hill Education - 2020 -
"Management Information Systems" -
3. Rainer, R. Kelly, Cegielski, Casey G. - "Introduction to Information
Systems: Supporting
and Transforming Business" - Wiley - 2019
4. Pearlson, Keri E., Saunders, Carol S. - "Managing and Using Information Systems: A
Strategic Approach" - Wiley - 2019

Additional required reading material:

I.
-
Reynolds, George W. "Information Technology for Managers" Cengage Learning -
2018
-
2. Schwalbe, Kathy - "Information Technology Project Management"
2019
Cengage Learning - -
3. Turban, Efraim, Pollard, Carol, Wood, Greg,
et
al. - "Information Technology for
Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability" -
Wiley - 2020

Rules of the exams on subject (Assessments)

Lectures — n/a
Classes — case study, discussion, attendance, activities, project, essay
Date of submitting the syllabus: 30.09.2023
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