Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved knowledge of

• how IT-based business systems can support and enhance corporate business.
• how the Internet facilitates and enhances communication and collaboration with corporate partners externally, as well as how web-based forms of communication can improve efficiency internally.
• how business strategy affects the development of IT our strategiesstrategies anc vice versa.
• aspects of IT related to security, vulnerability and ethics.

The candidate will have achieved skills in:

• development of spreadsheet models.
• development of long documents using styles and templates.
• development of presentations.

Course Description

The theoretical part will include the following topics:

• Big data, cloud computing and social media.
• Various common business systems.
• Strategic Use of information systems.
• Technical aspects of information technology, such as hardware, software, databases, and data communications.
• Data security, privacy and ethical issues related to information technology.

The practical part includes:

• Using styles and templates in longer documents.
• Spreadsheet models.
• Presentations.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Online study, with no requirement for participation at scheduled times. Students are expected to put down 8-10 hours of work per. week. Students must have access to computer equipment and the Internet as specified in the study program. Digital learning resources will be published online, and students are free to use the material for study when they want to. Guidance and problem solving by e-mail,online discussion groups and online meetings.

Assessment Methods

A 4-hour, individual, written examination.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean