Description
This class continues our analysis on the business applications of information systems and challenges the strategical thinking of the role of Information Technologies in both the existing enterprises and the new ventures. Specifically, the course introduces the new IT emerging technologies called SMAC (Social media, Mobile, Analytics-Big data, and Cloud) and their contribution in the business.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
3
Credits
4.00
Previous Knowledge

N/A

Objectives

This course seeks to help you in:

Be familiar with the latest business technology concepts.

Be able to understand the role that technology can play in management settings.

Be aware of the opportunities and limitations of Information Systems and decision-making.

Be able to identify the ethical issues that may arise from the use of IS.

Contents

Topic 1 Introduction

Topic 2 IT Market Solutions/ Technological Trends

Topic 3 Social Media and Mobile technologies

Topic 4 Introduction to Big Data and Data Science

Topic 5 The strategical use of Big Data in the enterprise

Topic 6 Artificial Intelligence/ Introduction to Internet of Things

Topic 7 Internet of Things

Topic 8 Midterm wrap-up

Topic 9 to 14 Business IT strategy

Topic 15 Latest tech-trends. Wrap-up

Methodology

This course is structured with a first block of introductory sessions to then move to a flipped classroom structure.

Evaluation

The course grade will be based on the following point breakdown:

Attendance and participation: 10%

Quizzes, Assignment and Project: 45%

Midterm exam: 20%

Final exam: 25%

Evaluation Criteria
Basic Bibliography

Laudon, Kenneth C. and Laudon, Jane P. (2014). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Global Edition. 13th edition. Harlow. England. Pearson Education Limited. (Access through the eStudy)

Additional Material