Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The purpose of this module is for the students to develop a theoretical understanding and practical skills and competences concerning the implementation and use of information and communication technologies as a means in managing organisations and private companies.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about theories on organisations and communities
• Must have knowledge about theories regarding the management of distributed organisations and communities
• Must have knowledge about theories on knowledge sharing and management
• Must have knowledge about drivers and barriers concerning the implementation of information technology systems in organisations
• Must have knowledge about needs and use of ICT systems in different kinds of organisations
• Must have knowledge about basic e-business concepts

Skills

• Must have skills in the use and application of different relevant information technology systems
• Must have basic skills in analysing organisational structures

Competences

• Must demonstrate competences in the identification and analysis of the organisational requirements for knowledge and information sharing
• Must have competences in describing and discussing the challenges in sharing information and knowledge via information technology systems
• Must have competences in choosing and describing knowledge and information for IT based system
• Must have acquired competences in choosing relevant technology systems 
• Must have competences in applying the acquired knowledge and skills on specific company cases

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of §17; Structure and contents of the programme.

The types of instruction for this course are decided according to the current Joint Programme Regulations and directions are decided and given by The Study Board of Electronics and IT.

Exam

Exams