Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 1 Catalogue of Modules Bachelor in Business Informatics Index of contents: 1 Cooperative Information and Knowledge Management... 3 1.1 Systems Analysis... 3 1.2 Introduction to Process Modelling... 5 1.3 Information Management... 6 2 Basics in System Development... 8 2.1 Algorithms and Data Structures... 8 2.2 Object-oriented System Design... 10 2.3 Software Engineering and Project Management... 12 3 Basics of Enterprise IT Solutions... 14 3.1 Database Systems Modelling and Design... 14 3.2 Database System Application Development and Administration... 15 3.3 System Architectures and System Integration... 16 4 Introduction to Business Administration and national economic theory... 18 4.1 Introduction to Business Administration... 18 4.2 Bookkeeping and Accountancy... 20 4.3 Introduction to National Economic Theory... 21 5 Soft Skills... 22 5.1 Introduction to Information Systems Management... 22 5.2 English for Business Informatics... 24 5.3 Social Competencies... 25 6 Basic Methodics... 27 6.1 Introduction to Mathematics for Economics and Finance... 27 6.2 Statistical Methods... 28 6.3 Scientific Working, Scientific and Technical Writing... 29 7 Complex IT Solutions... 31 7.1 Usability and Human Computer Interfaces... 31 7.2 Operating Systems and Networks... 33 7.3 Software Selection and Adaption... 34 8 Functions of Enterprise IT Solutions... 36 8.1 Management and Organization... 36 8.2 Data Protection and Security... 38 8.3 Production, Logistics and Sales... 40
2 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 9 Special Business Administration... 42 9.1 Business Law with Data-processing Focus... 42 9.2 Entrepreneurship and Business Administrations... 43 9.3 Business Plan Competition... 45 10 Elective Modules... 47 10.1 Elective Module 1: Web-based Information Systems... 47 10.2 Elective Module 2: Value-based IT Management... 48 10.3 Elective Module 3: Ontology-based Systems... 50 10.4 Elective module 4: Business Process Management in an International Environment... 51 10.5 Elective Module 5: Software Test und Test Management... 52 10.6 Elective Module 6: E-Commerce... 53 10.7 Elective Module 7: Moderation Techniques... 54 10.8 Elective Module 8: Negotiations and Conflict Management... 55 10.9 Elective Module 9: E-Government... 58 11 General Modules... 60 11.1 Internship Project with Seminar... 60 11.2 Bachelor-Seminar... 62 11.3 Bachelor Thesis (with Colloquium)... 63
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 3 1 Cooperative Information and Knowledge Management 1.1 Systems Analysis Module responsible Systems Analysis Acquisition of basic knowledge of systems analysis in organisations and of the use of appropriate software tools The module focuses on the basics of systems analysis in enterprises and public administration. In particular: History and terminology of systems analysis Krallmann s phase model of systems analysis: Project definition; analysis; concept creation; software development or software selection; integration. Aspects of participation and project management take place in all phases. Methodological knowledge and skills: Formal graphical descriptions for systems und processes including the use of appropriate software tools. Ideally with proportions Basics of systems analysis (15%). History of the subject; systems; models; modelling and analysis of information systems. Phase model of systems analysis in enterprises and public administration (30%). Projects, phases, milestones, break points; participatory systems analysis; refinement of the phases: Project foundation, current state analysis, concept creation, software development and selection, integration. Examples for formal graphical representations (15%). Graphs, semantic networks, bipartite graphs, SADT, Petri nets. Object-oriented description and analysis methods (15%). Object-orientation, objects and classes in general and in software engineering, object orientation as a modelling method. Introduction into tool-based, object-oriented modelling und analysis (25%). Object-oriented forms of organisations, software tools for modelling analysis of business processes. Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours + 85 h self study, 50% contact) Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski, Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen
4 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules H. Krallmann u.a.: Systemanalyse im Unternehmen, Oldenbourg Verlag Lectures: Presentation of the essential content, explanation of the main definitions and their application in the context of Krallmann s 5-Phase-Model. Introduction of software tools. Exercises: Confirmation of lecture s content, practicing of software tools Written examination, graded German
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 5 1.2 Introduction to Process Modelling ECTS Credits Module coordinator Introduction to Process Modelling Acquisition of basic knowledge for modelling, analysis and management of business processes and knowledge processes and of the use of appropriate software tools along practical problems and projects Repetition of the process-related content of the module Systems Analysis (Graphs, semantic networks, bipartite graphs, SADT, Petri nets) Basic concepts of object-oriented process modelling: Object-orientation in software engineering; objects and classes in general; object orientation as method; inheritance, associations, message passing. Methods and software tools for modelling und analysis of business processes and organisations (EPC, KSA method, class view, instance view). Rules for process modelling and organisation modelling Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65h contact hours and 85 hours self study) Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski, Prof. Andreas Johannsen Understanding and application of the knowledge from module Systems Analysis (1st semester) H. Krallmann u.a.: Systemanalyse im Unternehmen, Oldenbourg-Verlag Bernd Oestereich u.a.: Objektorientierte Geschäftsprozessmodellierung mit der UML, dpunkt-verlag J. Staud: Geschäftsprozessanalyse, Springer-Verlag G. Vossen, J. Becker (Hrsg.): Geschäftsprozessmodellierung und Workflow-Management, Intl. Thomsen Publishing Lectures: Presentation of essential material Project and exercises: Distributed, computer-based, objectoriented modelling and analysis of real organisations Graded exercises, Project report and presentation German
6 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 1.3 Information Management Information Management Knowledge of the structure and elements of the field of study Knowledge of basic methodologies in the field Development of abilities for using the methodologies and applying theoretical knowledge in practical situations Development of abilities for dealing with complex issues in companies and other organisations Development of teamwork competency Module coordinator 1. Introduction to key issues 2. Presentation of different approaches and definitions given by recognized experts in the field 3. Methodological fundamentals 4. Demonstration of analytical and creative requirements of practical application based on selected topics and examples 5. Working on complex case studies Compulsory 4. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h self studies) Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel Bachelor in General Management or equivalent Alter, S. (2006): The Work System Method. Connecting People, Processes, and IT for Business Results. Work System Press, Larkspur, CA. Beuschel, W.; Gaiser, B.: Ein Stufenkonzept für den Einsatz von Fallstudien in virtuellen Lernszenarien; in: Perspektiven moderner Berufsbildung. E Learning: Dehnbostel, P., Dippl, Z., Elster, F., Vogel, T.; 2003. Beuschel, W.; Gaiser, B.: Arbeiten mit Fallstudien im Modul Informations-management; Compact Disk, Version 2.0, Bundesleitprojekt. VFH Projektgruppe Brandenburg; Brandenburg: FH Brandenburg; 2002. Brenner, Walter: Grundzüge des Informationsmanagements; Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: Springer; 1994. Heinrich, Lutz J.: Informationsmanagement. Planung, Überwachung und Steuerung der Informationsinfrastruktur; München, Wien: R. Oldenbourg; 1996. Krcmar, Helmut: Informationsmanagement; Berlin,
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 7 Heidelberg, New York: Springer; 2003. Lehner, Franz; Auer Rizzi, Werner; Bauer, Robert; Breit, Konrad; Lehner, Johannes; Reber, Gerhard: Organisationslehre für Wirtschaftsinformatiker; München, Wien: Hanser; 1991. Multimedia e-learning module Schwarze, Jochen: Informationsmanagement. Planung, Steuerung, Koordination und Kontrolle der Informationsversorgung im Unternehmen; Herne, Berlin: Verl. Neue Wirtschafts Briefe; 1998. Lectures with project-based group work (case studies) Presentation of the key issues of different areas of research Supervised project preparation in teams (choice of topic etc.) Case studies and development of solutions to predefined assignments Group formation and reflection on group work Group-coaching: supervision of work on case studies) Paper and presentation, both graded German/in parts English High share of Web-based lectures
8 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 2 Basics in System Development 2.1 Algorithms and Data Structures Algorithms and Data Structures The participants will get an introduction to programming. Apart from getting knowledge about algorithm and data structures, also a programming language, significant to business informatics, will be learned. The programming skills will be practised with examples, related to the field of Business administration. The course will give an introduction to the basics of programming. Several programming techniques and programming paradigms will be presented, e.g. imperative programming and object oriented programming. The course includes the topic of fundamental data structures, algorithms and modularization techniques. The concept of algorithms will be formed and substantial algorithms like sorting algorithms or search algorithms will be deepened in the exercises. Theoretical considerations with respect to computability and complexity of algorithms will enable the participants to create software with adequate performance. In the exercises, this knowledge will be expanded and evaluated, e.g. by using profiling tools. For this purpose, the students will learn to apply a modern programming language in the context of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Some fundamental characteristics of Software engineering will be presented. Algorithms and the term of algorithm (definition) Language, grammar, recursion, regular expressions, elementary data types Algorithms Properties: Computability, correctness, complexity Common algorithms Control structures and operations Assignment, loops, conditional flow control Manipulating strings Modularization techniques Subroutines, call by value, call by reference Object-Orientation Data structures 1. Flat data structures, stacks, list, Sets, multi-sets, hash tables, strategies for developing complex applications with the specific focus on project teams 2. Namespace conventions, strategies for developing and testing software, role of a prescribed terminology in the context of international development, release management
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 9 Responsible for the course Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen, Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding D. Knuth: The Art of Computer Programming (Addison- Wesley, 2005) T. Cormen et al: Algorithmen Eine Einführung (Oldenbourg, 2004) G. Saake, K.-U. Sattler: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen Eine Einführung mit JAVA (dpunkt, 2006) T. Ottmann, P. Widmayer: Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen (Spektrum, 2002) The course is organized in lectures and exercises. The content of the course will be presented in the lectures. In the exercises, the subject matter will be consolidated with individual (programming) tasks. Arising problems and alternative solutions will be discussed in small groups (maximum 20 students). Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
10 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 2.2 Object-oriented System Design Object-oriented System Design Introduction to Object-Oriented-Analysis, -Design and Design Patterns. Assessment of software architectures. To get experiences with the most common software platforms, based on OO-principles. Introduction to UML and UML- Tools. The participants will get a basic knowledge of the foundations of OOA/D. They will become familiar with the most common software platforms and are able to discuss the economic impact of design decisions. The importance of the software architecture is growing with the increasing size of the software systems. The proper design of software architectures has a great impact on the software costs, especially with respect to maintenance and further development. Therefore, economical evolutions are strongly affected by software architectures. In this course, the design and implementation of objectoriented software is discussed and practiced. Almost every big IT-System is based on OO principles. In the course, some of these principles are introduced and examined. Furthermore, design patterns, which play an increasing role in software platforms, are presented. The understanding of design patterns enables a fast classification of software and a judgment about its benefits. UML and UML-Tools are introduced. Structured system analysis (specification of requirements) and system design Data flow diagrams Entities, attributes, associations, multiplicities Normal forms, normalization of attributes, anomalies Hierarchic structured software systems, modular structured software systems Requirements for getting a well designed system Specification of software units, pseudo-coding, Nassi- Schneiderman diagrams etc. Examples from business management CASE-Tools Object-Oriented Design Introduction to UML, use cases, class diagrams,... Classes, objects, messages and operations Inheritance, polymorphism, late binding Principles of OOP Life cycle of object oriented software Significant Design Patterns /architectures abstract function, reference architecture Chain of responsibility, Bridge and further patterns J2EE, Jboss Apache/Tomcat/Velocity UML-Tools
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 11 1. Possibly TogetherJ 2. Possibly Enterprise Architect Responsible for the course Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding To be familiar with the content of the course Algorithm and data structures Oesterreich, B.: Objektorientierte Softwareentwicklung - Analyse und Design mit der UML 2, Oldenbourg Verlag, 2006. Gamma, E., Helm R., Johnson R., Vlissedes, J.M.: Entwurfsmuster. Elemente wiederverwendbarer objektorientierter Software (Programmer's Choice), Addison-Wesley 2004. Coad, P.; Yourdan, E.: Objektorientierte Analyse, Englewood Cliffs, 1994. Coad, P.; Yourdan, E.: Objektorientiertes Design, Englewood Cliffs, 1994. Booch, G.; Rumbaugh, J.; Jacobson, I.: The Unified Modeling Language User Guide. Boston, MA, Addison Wesley, 1999. The course is organized in lectures and exercises. The content of the course will be presented in the lectures. In the exercises, the subject matter will be consolidated with individual (programming) tasks. Arising problems and alternative solutions will be discussed in small groups (maximum 20 students). Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
12 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 2.3 Software Engineering and Project Management Responsible for the course Software Engineering and Project Management Participants should become familiar with techniques and tools, necessary to build up complex and big software products. Creativity techniques, common methods of project management and quality management should be learned and practised. Structured methods: Basics Principles of software development Abstraction, hierarchy, encapsulation, modularization Objectives of software engineering Managing software projects: Fundamentals of project management Project management with respect to software projects Techniques: surveys, methods for estimating expenditures, creativity techniques, target specifications, Project Risk Management, techniques for planning (breaking a project into phases, network planning technique) Quality management 1. Basic principles 2. Product quality 3. Quality of process 4. Methods 5. Strategy and concept of quality management Software testing Test units and objectives within the different project phases Preventive testing, Black-Box-Tests Test records, Fixing errors automatic testing tools Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister Prof. Dr. Winfried Pfister, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen To be familiar with the content of the courses Systems Analysis (1. ), Fundamentals of Process Modelling (2. ) and Object-oriented system design (2. ) Boehm, B.W.: A spiral model of software development and enhancement. In: Computer, S. 61-72, Mai 1988.
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 13 Balzert, H.: Software-Technologie, Bd. 2, Berlin et al., 2001. Coad, P.; Yourdan, E.: Objektorientierte Analyse, Englewood Cliffs, 1994. Coad, P.; Yourdan, E.: Objektorientiertes Design, Englewood Cliffs, 1994. Booch, G.; Rumbaugh, J.; Jacobson, I.: The Unified Modeling Language User Guide. Boston, MA, Addison Wesley, 1999. Mellis, W.: Projektmanagement der SW-Entwicklung. Eine umfassende fundierte Einführung (Broschiert), Vieweg 2004. Lectures with several media (beamer, and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in small groups (maximal 10 students) Three graded tests, executed in the exercise sessions (30 minutes resp.) German
14 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 3 Basics of Enterprise IT Solutions 3.1 Database Systems Modelling and Design Module coordinator Database Systems Modelling and Design The module Database Systems Modelling and Design teaches the foundations of Database Systems. Students are trained to use basic DB architectures, to model mini worlds using the entity relationship technique and UML, the relational design and the normalisation, and the implementation and use of databases with SQL. Foundations Task and Function of DBS Architecture of DBS Database Design Design Process Conceptual Design (ER, UML) Relational Design (Transformation ER Relational Model) Normalization Implementation with SQL-DDL Querying with SQL Algebraic foundations Simple SFW statements Joins Aggregation and Grouping Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Michael Höding Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer Heuer, A. und Saake, G.: Datenbanken Konzepte und Sprachen, MITP Verlag, 2000. Heuer, A., Saake, G. und Sattler, K.-U.: Datenbanken kompakt, MITP Verlag, 2003. Lections, Trainings and Discussions Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 15 3.2 Database System Application Development and Administration Module coordinator Database System Application Development and Administration This module deals with Application Development and Administration. Students are trained in different concept for DB application development. They learn basic administration task and database optimization. DB-Application Architecture Impedance-Mismatch and Cursors Embedded SQL Call-Level-Interface (ODBC, JDBC, PHP-OCI) Core Languages, e.g. PL-SQL Storage and page management Optimization and Tuning, Indexes (B-Tree, Hash) Transactions (ACID) Data Security (RAID-Technology, Logging, Backup& Recovery) Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Michael Höding Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer Database Systems Modelling and Design (1. ) Heuer, A., Saake, G.: Datenbanken Konzepte und Sprachen. MITP Verlag, 2000. Heuer, A., Saake, G., Sattler, K.-U. Datenbanken kompakt, MITP Verlag 2003. Saake, G., Heuer, A., Sattler, K.-U.: Datenbanken Implemetierungstechniken, MIPT Verlag 2005. Lections, Trainings, and Discussions, Own application development Project, Presentation of a written paper, presentation German
16 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 3.3 System Architectures and System Integration Module coordinator System Architectures and System Integration Students learn about basic system architectures. The can analyze, develop, redesign IT systems. By the way they tran the use of complex application software and the integration based on XML techniques. Foundations and Definitions System, Architecture Components: hardware, system software, middleware, application software, network, communication, human resources Design and description methods Architectures Client-Server-Architecture and scalability Peer-2-Peer Analysis of Architectures Design of Architectures Integration Problem Definition, Heterogeneity Levels of Integration Data integration und database integration Overcome syntactical Heterogeneity (using XML- Techniques) Overcome semantical Heterogeneity (XML-and GIM) Data-Warehousing Foundations and Application Data integration for Data-Warehousing Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Michael Höding Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer Prof. Dr. Robert Franz, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl Database Systems, Systems Analysis Sascha Krüger, Jörg Seelmann-Eggebert: IT-Architektur- Engineering, Systemkomplexität bewältigen, Kosten senken, Potenziale freisetzen,galileo Computing, 2003. Norbert Egger, Jean-Marie R. Fiechter, Robert Salzmann, Ralf Patrick Sawicki und Thomas Thielen: SAP BW Datenbeschaffung, SAP PRESS, 2005. André Faustmann, Michael Höding, Gunnar Klein und Ronny Zimmermann: Oracle-Datenbankadministration für SAP, SAP PRESS, 2007.
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 17 Lections, Trainings, and Discussions Three graded tests, executed in the exercise sessions (30 minutes resp.), Paper German
18 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 4 Introduction to Business Administration and national economic theory 4.1 Introduction to Business Administration Module coordinator Introduction to Business Administration Participants will know, understand and be able to apply the basic concepts of business administration. They will be in a position to appraise and choose alternatives. Together with other modules of business informatics, they will be able to support management by information technology. Fundamentals of Business Administration: Constitution of the firm o Choice of location o Choice of legal entity o Mergers Decision theory Management: Organisation o Outsourcing o Organisational Theory and networks o Management and Change Planning and Control o Controlling o Strategy o Consolidation Operational Processes: Marketing/CRM SCM/Logistics Finance and Investments Human Resources / knowledge management Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schwill, Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen, Dr. Ralf Prins Bea, Friedl, Schweitzer: Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Bd. 1-3, UTB, 9. Auflage additional: Macharzina: Unternehmensführung, Gabler, 4. Aufl. 2003 Lecture, Discussions and Exercise, teamwork, role play
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 19 Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
20 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 4.2 Bookkeeping and Accountancy Bookkeeping and Accountancy Construction and evaluating of balances Realisation of calculations Accountancy balance expense account cost and activity accounting Module coordinator Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h Self Study) Dipl.-Kfm. Mirco Schoening Dipl.-Kfm. Mirco Schoening, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schwill Schmolke/ Deitermann: Industrielles Rechnungswesen Wöhe: Einführung in die allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre Lecture and Exercise Written examination at the end of the semester, marks, 90 minutes, Theory Part (ca. 30%), Practice Part (ca. 70%) German
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 21 4.3 Introduction to National Economic Theory Module coordinator Introduction to National Economic Theory The students get a basic knowledge about the economic back round of individual activities and about the complexity of the whole economic. And they will have some instruments and methods of economic theory. Methods and instruments f the economic theory: The use of functional features for instance: the consumption function or the production function The handling of growth theory with such functions The basics of microeconomics: Behavioural theory of the households The view of single markets and different kinds of markets Macroeconomics: classical und Keynesian Theory Consequences fort he economic policy The six economic goals of Germany Overview of the possibilities of monetary policy Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Michael Stobernack Prof. Dr. Michael Stobernack, Prof. Dr. Bettina Burger- Menzel, Susanne Wieland General: Mankiw, G.: Volkswirtschaftslehre Bofinger, P. Eine Einführung in die Wissenschaft von Märkten, Baßeler, U. /Heinrich, J./ Uttecht, B.: Grundlagen und Probleme der Volkswirtschaft. Stobbe, A.: Mikroökonomie Heine, M./ Herr, H.: Volkswirtschaftslehre ; Felderer, B./ Homburg, S. (2005): Makroökonomie und neue Makroökonomie, Lecture, Discussions and Exercise Written examination, 90 min German
22 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 5 Soft Skills 5.1 Introduction to Information Systems Management Introduction to Information Systems Management Acquire basic knowledge in information systems (lecture, 2 SWS) as well as basic scientific working and study methods (Exercise, 2SWS). This module offers an introduction in business informatics and information systems for business administration students. The contents of the module comprises technical foundations, trends in information technology, business applications, as well as basics of IT management. Module coordinator 1. Overview over business informatics 2. Basic concepts (Data, Information, Knowledge) 3. Technological foundations on systems 4. Foundations in communication 5. Organisational basics 6. Applications: Groupware 7. Applications: IT within the firm 8. Applications: IT between firms 9. Applications: ecommerce 10. System development 11. Information management In the exercise, basic capabilities of scientific work will be thought and trained. 1. What is science? 2. Scientific reading and literature interpretation 3. Citations 4. Literature search 5. Oral presentations, personal working techniques Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl, Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel current introduction literature to Information Systems Management set books: Schwarzer, B.; Krcmar, H.: Grundzüge der Wirtschaftsinformatik, Schäffer Poeschel, 3. Aufl., 2004. recommended/suggested literature: Hansen, H.R.: Wirtschaftsinformatik Lehner: Informatikstrategien
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 23 Mertens u.a.: Grundzüge der WI Stahlknecht u.a.: Einführung in die WI Literature to Academic writing Eco, U. 2005: Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeit schreibt: Doktor-, Diplom- und Magisterarbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften. 11., erg. Aufl. der dt. Ausgabe, Heidelberg. Krämer, W. 1992: Wie schreibe ich eine Seminar-, Examens- und Diplomarbeit?, Stuttgart. Poenicke, K. 1988: Wie verfaßt man wissenschaftliche Arbeiten? Ein Leitfaden vom ersten bis zur Promotion. 2., neu bearb. Aufl., Mannheim/Zürich/Wien. Seifert, H. 1991: Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie Bd.1-3, 9. Aufl., München. Standop, E 1994: Die Form der wissenschaftlichen Arbeit. 14. Aufl., vollst. neu bearb. u. erw. v. Matthias L.G. Meyer, Heidelberg/Wiesbaden. Lecture, Discussions, Presentations, papers and exercises Written examination at the end of the course, 60 minutes, graded, Presentations, papers and exercises German Presentation of case studies, field trips to enterprises, Introduction to library
24 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 5.2 English for Business Informatics Modulverantwortliche English for Business Informatics Introduction into Business English/English for IT: Acquisition of special lexical knowledge in the area of business and informatics as well as intercultural competencies Development of listening and speaking skills in English relevant for academic and professional purposes Development of relevant skills for reading specialist texts connected with business or IT Development of writing skills relevant for specific academic and professional purposes Forms of oral and written communication in a business or IT context considering aspect of intercultural interaction listening and reading of adapted and original materials emphasis on preparation for an exam of the LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Dr. Annette Kitsche Dr. Annette Kitsche, Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel Market Leader Intermediate/Upper Intermediate current issues of educational books, newspapers and magazines i.e. Economist, Guardian Weekly, Business Spotlight, IT/Computer papers or Internet Different methods, i.e. reading, writing and online literature search Lecture, group exercises in the language laboratory Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded or oral examination - determination by (It is just possible to take the test of the LCCI (level 2 or 3) English, additional German Native speakers or English guest lecture
5.3 Social Competencies Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 25 Module coordinator Social Competencies Apart from skills in substantial areas of any curriculum the individual social competencies are decisive for personal and professional chances. These social competencies should be identified, discussed, and according to the respective possibilities be developed. Objective of the seminar is the recognition of individual resources, sensibilization for requirements in business communities and the extension of the personal potential. Single objectives are among others the elements of successful communication (discuss, explain, negotiate etc), cooperation in teams, preparation of future applications, time management, and work organization. 1. Basic elements from sociology 2. Basics of communication 3. Cooperation in the enterprise, team development 4. Team training 5. Individual presentation 6. Personal development 7. Application training part I 8. Application training part II 9. Social competencies in virtual space 10. Methodology/didactics part I 11. Methodology/didactics part II 12. Learning and working techniques part I 13. Learning and working techniques part II Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h self studies) Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding none Arnold, Rolf; Krämer-Stürzl, Antje: Berufs- und Arbeitspädagogik, Berlin, 1999. Bohn, Cornelia: Habitus und Kontext, Opladen, 1991. Buzan, Tony: Kopftraining, London, 1989. Ebeling, Peter: Rhetorik der Weg zum Erfolg, München, 1995 Fröhlich, Werner: Personalführung, München, 1990. Hufnagel, Heidrun: Multimodale Personalauswahl, Würzburg, 2002. Kress, Nadina-Maria; von Studnitz, Andreas: Teamführung: Gemeinsam zum Ziel, Hamburg, 2000. Molcho, Samy: Körpersprache, München, 1983. Seifert, Josef W.: Visualisieren, Präsentieren, Moderieren,
26 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules Offenbach, 2001. Schulz von Thun, Friedemann: Miteinander Reden, Teil 1-3. Presentation, Exercise, Group work, Discussion, Feedback (Video) Presentation of a written paper, home work, presentation German
6 Basic Methodics Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 27 6.1 Introduction to Mathematics for Economics and Finance Module coordinator Introduction to Mathematics for Economics and Finance Application of mathematical concepts to economics; Practise of scientific arguing Mathematics for Finance (Compound Interest, Continuous Interest, Repayment, Amortization); Sequences and Limits; Calculus; Compulsory 1. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski Ralf Herbig, Dr. Wolf-Gert Matthäus, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer, Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Karl Bosch: Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler; Karl Bosch, Übungs- und Arbeitsbuch (Mathematik für Ökonomen); Lectures with several media (beamer and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in groups (maximal 30 students) Graded papers, Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
28 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 6.2 Statistical Methods Module coordinator Statistical Methods Data interpretation learning, Optimization for mathematical purposes Statistics: Expected value, Standard deviation, Gaussian distribution; statistical hypothesis testing Optimization: Linear systems of equations, Linear inequations Compulsory 2. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski Ralf Herbig, Dr. Wolf-Gert Matthäus, Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wikarski, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer, Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Fundamentals of Mathematics for Economics and Finance (1. ) Karl Bosch: Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler; ders., Übungs- und Arbeitsbuch (Mathematik für Ökonomen); Lectures with several media (beamer, and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in small groups (maximal 30 students) Graded papers; Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 29 6.3 Scientific Working, Scientific and Technical Writing Module coordinator Scientific Working, Scientific and Technical Writing Objective is the acquisition of knowledge and capabilities for scientific working. Procedures and methodologies of scientific working in Business Informatics are presented and exercises are to be prepared. Elements of media competency, presentation techniques, self management, and data acquisition techniques (interview, questionnaires, etc.) are presented. Exercises to practice these elements are executed. 1. Data acquisition methods (interview, statistics, primary and secondary sources) 2. Exercises for data acquisition 3. Discussion of sources: search, read, assess 4. Creative techniques and self organization 5. Techniques for moderation 6. Situational requirements for writing styles (PR, press releases, scientific presentation, etc.) 7. Producing scientific work 8. Producing an exposé 9. Structure of scientific works 10. Exercises to procuce an exposé for a topic Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h self studies) Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel Prof. Dr. Werner Beuschel, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schwotzer, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Handouts (library usage) Chalmers, A.F. (1994): Wege der Wissenschaft, Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie, 3. Aufl., Springer, Berlin. Eco, U. (2005): Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlußarbeit schreibt - Doktor-, Diplom- und Magisterarbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, Müller, Heidelberg, 11. unveränd. Aufl. d. dt. Ausg. Other Literature: Norman K. Denzin und Yvonna S. Lincoln (Hrsg.) (1994): Handbook of Qualitative Research. London: Sage. W.C. Miller (1987): The Creative Edge: Fostering Innovation Where You Work, Reading, MA, Addison- Wesley. Buzan, T./ Buzan, B. (2005): Das Mind-Map-Buch Die beste Methode zur Steigerung Ihres geistigen
30 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules Potenzials; mvg-verlag, 5. Auflage, Landsberg am Lech. Lectures, exercises, presentations, papers 3 individual papers by students, graded. 1 paper from a student group, graded. German
7 Complex IT Solutions Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 31 7.1 Usability and Human Computer Interfaces Usability and Human Computer Interfaces Acquisition of the basic conditions for the design of Human-Computer user interfaces, as well as the evaluation of software systems regarding ergonomics and usability. Besides algorithmic/functional Software-Development, students will learn the design and development of useroriented user interfaces, while realizing the general importance of such interfaces especially in work environments. Ergonomics and Standards Council Directive 90/270/EEC on requirements for work with display screen equipment DIN EN ISO 9241 Form and meaning (importance/relevance/significance), perception Design of user interfaces o Presentation of screen content: conciseness graphics font colour structure locality orientation o User interaction response (feedback) practicability customisability flexibility o Adherence to conventions system consistency platform conformity task conformity cultural coherence Evaluation of Human Computer Interfaces and usability o o Usability laboratory / testing Utilization of test criteria for ergonomic software Selection and application of software with regards to usability and ergonomics Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours und 85 h self-
32 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules Module coordinator study) Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl Algorithms and data structures, Object-oriented system design Dahm, M.: Grundlagen der Mensch-Computer-Interaktion. 2005, Pearson Dzida, W., Hofmann, B., Freitag,,R., Redtenbacher, W.:Gebrauchtstauglichkeit von Software: ErgoNorm: Ein Verfahren zur Konformitätsprüfung von Software auf der Grundlage von DIN EN ISO 9241 Teile 10 und 11. 2001, Wirtschaftsverlag N. W. Hartung, P. (Hrsg.): Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz im Büro. 1999, WEKA, Augsburg, u.a.: Holl, F.L., Meier, J.: Farbgestaltung. ebd. Kap. 5.1.2 ff. Herczeg, M.: Software-Ergonomie. Grundlagen der Mensch-Computer-Kommunikation. 2004, Oldenbourg DIN EN ISO 9241 Richter, M, Flückiger, M.,D.: Usability Engineering kompakt. Benutzbare Software gezielt entwickeln. 2007, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag Lectures with several media (beamer, and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in small groups (maximal 30 students) Written examination at the end of the course, 120 minutes, graded German Tutorials and exercises in computer lab
7.2 Operating Systems and Networks Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 33 Module coordinator Operating Systems and Networks Students will learn the fundamentals about operating systems and networks in system landscapes for business usage. Operating Systems Types of operating systems Process Memory Storage File System Scheduling Hardware administration and communication; bus systems Deadlocks Input/output and user interfaces Networks 1. Types and aspects of computer networks 2. Network topology 3. TCP/IP, OSI reference model 4. Protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, http, ftp, SMTP/POP) 5. IP-Addresses 6. Subnetting 7. Routing 8. Network hardware (e.g. hubs, Router, Switches) Compulsory 3. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Prof. Dr. Robert Franz, Dr. Wolfgang Rother, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl Fundamentals of Information Systems Management A. Tanenbaum: Modern Operating Systems A. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks L. Peterson/B. Davie: Computernetze D. Comer: Computernetzwerke und Internets The course is organized in lectures and exercises. Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German Practical experience reports, i.e. field trips to data processing centres, guest speakers from software companies etc.
34 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 7.3 Software Selection and Adaption Module coordinator Software Selection and Adaption In practice, information systems staff will increasingly encounter the requirement to find a suitable standard software for an operational or management problem than to develop an own software (individual software) for the problem given. On these premises, students will learn several approaches of finding an optimal standard software for a given list of requirements. 1. Initial situation and problem 2. Requirements analysis (methods, functions/technology base) 3. business case, Cost-benefit analysis 4. Approaches and methods of software selection 5. Test- and acceptance concepts 6. Problems of Software adaption, including Release and support management 7. Introduction into the case study (e.g. document management) 8. Specific selection criteria 9. Introduction of case scenarios e.g. from Document Management (practical cases) 10. Introduction of competing products (e.g. OpenText, EASY, Saperion, MS Sharepoint Portalserver) 11. Realisation of Prototypes for the scenarios 12. Comparison of results, recommendations for selection Compulsory 5. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Hartmut Heinrich Prof. Dr. Hartmut Heinrich, Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen Cooperative information and knowledge management, Basics in system development, Basics of Business Administration and national economic theory Bange, Keller: Softwareauswahl, Business Village Würzburg, 2003. Becker, Jörg: Leitfaden zur Hardware- und Softwarebeschaffung, München, 1992. Vering: Methodische Softwareauswahl im Handel, Logos verlag, 2002. Heinrich, Jacobs, Wunschick: Vergleich von ERP- Systemen, Shaker Verlag, 2000. Jeweils aktuelle Materialsammlungen z.b. von Unternehmensberatungen zu speziellen Fragestellungen
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 35 Stahlknecht, Hasenkamp: Einführung in die Wirtschaftsinformatik, Springer, 2005. Abts, Mülder: Grundkurs Wirtschaftsinformatik, Vieweg 2004. The course is organized in lectures and exercises. Team work in the computer lab Two project papers (oral and written), possibly in combination with written examination (60 Min.) German Inclusion of a consulting company with practical cases (e.g. BearingPoint), of software companies for presentation of their Software solutions (e.g. in the area of Document management systems)
36 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 8 Functions of Enterprise IT Solutions 8.1 Management and Organization (Compulsory, Specialization, etc.) Module coordinator Management and Organization Students learn about methods, concepts and strategies how IT can support the business within a company. Students will use an ERP system for executing typical business processes of a company. They learn about the architecture and security concepts of such integrated information systems. The complexity of a consistent data management in such a system landscape is shown. Strategic Enterprise Management Concepts, strategies and tools of IT for supporting business Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Human Resources Management information systems Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Knowledge management Workflow Management Systems Evaluation and Usage of IT systems Development vs. standard software Applications and functions Industry solutions Architecture of ERP systems Organizational structure Authorization Data management Management information systems Strategic Enterprise Management Business Intelligence Management-Cockpit Data Warehouse Compulsory 4. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Prof. Dr. Robert Franz, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl J.-P. Thommen: Management und Organsation (Versus, 2002) P. Weill, J. Ross: IT Governance (Harvard, 2004) K. Niemann: Von der Unternehmensarchitektur zur IT-
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 37 Governance (Vieweg, 2005) J. Kaplan: Strategic IT Portfolio Management (PRTM, 2005) E. Monk, B. Wagner: Concepts in Enterprise Resource Plannung (Course Technology, 2005) M. Kütz: Kennzahlen in der IT (Dpunkt, 2003) E. Brochhausen, J. Kielisch, J. Schnerring: mysap HR Technische Grundlagen und Programmierung (Galileo, 2005) H.-G. Kemper, W. Mehanna, C. Unger: Business Intelligence Grundlagen und praktische Anwendung (Vieweg, 2004) Lectures with several media (beamer, and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in small groups (maximal 15 students), case studies and business games Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German Guest speakers, field trips to enterprises
38 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 8.2 Data Protection and Security Data Protection and Security Students will learn the application of the Federal Data Protection Act in practice with a special focus on questions of reliability of data processing and security. Basics of Data Protection und Security Census-adjudgement as a basis of German and international legislation on data protection. European Data Protection Directive Legitimacy of data processing Technical-organisational basics of data protection o Risk analysis o BSI-IT-Security Guidelines (structure und application) o o Cryptography und techniques of encryption Certification (BSI, Common Criteria, ITseal of approval) Rights of persons/parties concerned Controlling bodies of data protection o intra-corporate o extra-corporate control Data protection in Brandenburg Employee-related data protection Data protection and the Telecommunications Act Uses of data protection and data security: Examples from current issues and relevant new technologies, such as Federal central register of immigrants, and Federal Central Criminal Register Address trading und data protection Electronic health insurance card and Data protection The German highway toll system - Structure, prospects and boundaries Viruses, worms, Trojans, Root-Kits etc. and the protection against them Network security (firewalls, spam-filters etc) Security problems with wireless data transmission (Bluetooth, WAN, W-LAN etc.) RFID VoIP Access control systems PKI, authentication and identity management Biometrics Video surveillance; security agencies and control Compulsory 5.
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 39 Module coordinator 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl Prof. Dr. Friedrich Holl To be familiar with the content of the course Business Law with Data-processing Focus (4. ) Gola, P., Schomerus, R., Klug, C.: Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG). Kommentar (Gelbe Kommentare). 2007, CH Beck. Holl, F.-L.: Das Konzept der Ordnungsmäßigkeit von Informationsund Kommunikationssystemen. HNI- Verlagsschriftenreihe, Bd. 12, Hrsg.: Keil-Slawik, R., Paderborn, 1996. Klug, C.: BDSG-Interpretation. Materialien zur EUkonformen Auslegung 3. aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage 2007, Datakontext-Verlag. Koch, Der betriebliche Datenschutzbeauftragte. 6. Auflage 2006, Datakontext-Verlag Münch, P.: Technisch-organisatorischer Datenschutz. - Leitfaden für Praktiker.3. Auflage 2007, Datakontext- Verlag. Lectures, Exercises, presentations and papers Graded Exercises with presentations and papers German Participation of data protection officials of various federal states
40 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 8.3 Production, Logistics and Sales Module coordinator Production, Logistics and Sales Students will use an ERP system for executing typical business processes in the areas of production planning, logistics and sales and distribution of a company. They learn about the architecture and security concepts of such integrated information systems. The complexity of a consistent data management in such a system landscape is shown. Students will achieve detailed knowledge to participate in implementation projects in a corporate environment. IT concepts, tools and standards: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Production planning systems (PPS) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Mobile applications (e.g. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology) Fundamentals of production, logistics and sales Production planning Demand forecast Procurement management Materials management Inventory Distribution logistics Order management Storage and Transport Internet distribution Compulsory 5. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. Robert Franz Prof. Dr. Robert Franz, Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen, Prof. Dr. Michael Höding T. Gudehus: Logistik (Springer, 2005) U. Thonemann: Operations Management (Pearson, 2005) S. Kummer: Grundzüge der Beschaffung, Produktion und Logistik (Pearson, 2006) N. Gronau: Enterprise Resource Planning und Supply Chain Management (Oldenbourg, 2004) P. Winkelmann: Vertriebskonzeption und Vertriebssteuerung (Vahlen, 2005) D. Kluck: Materialwirtschaft und Logistik (Schäffer-
Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 41 Poeschel, 2002) K. Kurbel: Produktionsplanung und steuerung (Oldenbourg, 2005) Lectures with several media (beamer, and overhead projector), Exercises with PCs in small groups (maximal 15 students), case studies and business games Written examination at the end of the course, 90 minutes, graded German Guest speakers, field trips to enterprises
42 Bachelor in Business Informatics: Catalogue of Modules 9 Special Business Administration 9.1 Business Law with Data-processing Focus Modulverantwortliche Business Law with Data-processing Focus Development of a generalist methodological understanding of internet law and legal certainty and their application, with special focus on: conclusion of contracts on the internet requirements for customer contracts legal issues concerning internationality on the internet 1. Launching an E-commerce website 2. Form of legal transactions on the internet 3. Country of origin principle 4. Conclusion of contracts on the internet 5. Online contracts 6. Requirements for customer contracts 7. Burden of proof on the internet Compulsory 4. 5 (Workload: 150 hours = 65 h contact hours and 85 h selfstudy) Prof. Dr. jur. Michaela Schröter Prof. Dr. jur. Michaela Schröter, external lecturers General legal knowledge Acts /basic literature: Wirtschaftsrecht, z. B.Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (aktuellste, überarbeite Auflage), Beck-Texte im dtv IT- und Computerrecht (akt. Auflage), Beck-Texte im dtv Dorn/Krämer, E-Commerce, Haufe Verlag GmbH 2003 Stolpmann, Internet und E-Business, Fortis, 2003 Köhler/Arndt, Recht des Internet, C. F. Müller Verlag, 2003 As far as possible the most important content will be prepared by the students in self-study with support from the lecturer. This knowledge will be consolidated in interactive and seminar-based dialogue and developed further in discussions of case studies, requiring students to identify, understand and apply concrete legal norms. Graded project work to be submitted at the end of the semester German Contacts to companies in the IT sector