Course - Business processes and ICT systems - SMF3093F
Business processes and ICT systems
About
About the course
Course content
Subject is related to organization and management. The student will get an introduction to how business and information and communication technology (ICT) is aligned, e.g. how ERP (Enterprice Resource Planning systems are used. This includes an understanding of how ICT play a vital role in operation processes, procurement, sales and marketing, supply chain management and supporting processes. ICT solutions to make data and information accessible for decision makers. The relation between business strategy and ICT strategy. Planning ICT procurement and implementation of ICT solutions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will get
- an understanding of how organizations structure and forms
- a general knowledge of an organizations performance measurement and management systems
- a general knowledge of ICT role within business and organizations
- a general knowledge of different ICT solutions used in organizations
- an understanding of new technologies (including industry 4.0) and ICT solutions advantages and possible usage
- a general knowledge of relevant methods to analyze the organizations ICT needs.
- an understanding of business strategy and ICT strategy
Skills
The student will
- be able, both individually and in cooperation with others, discuss and explain how ICT is needed and used within organizations
- be able to, both individually and in cooperation with others, discuss and explain the advantages and challenges related to the use of ICT in and between organizations, including internal processes and the supply chain
- be able to plan the process to gather and analyze ICT needs
- be able to discuss approaches for ICT procurement and implementations, both related to innovative new technologies and the interaction to existing ICT environment
General knowledge
The student will
- have a general knowledge of how ICT is a (essential) part of business management
- is deliberate of how ICT develops and the economic consequences of ICT usage
- is able to communicate the subject matter both orally and in writing
- is able to identify, plan and conduct assignments individually and in cooperation with others
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, flipped classroom, cases, peer instruction, group assignments, project work.
Student participation is expected. Some lectures/group assignments will be mandatory.
Compulsory assignments
- Project design
Further on evaluation
Mandatory assignment:
Prosject design for project work. Group work, 1 - 3 students. Graded by approved/non-approved. To be deliverd in the begining of the semester.
Project work (1 - 3 students) graded A-F, 49 % of total
Home exam, 24 hours (individual) graded A-F, 51 % of total
A re-sit exam in August is offered for those who did not pass home exam. A re-take of the project work can be done when the ordinary exam is offered.
Obligatory assignment: project description (hand in) in the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
SMF1193F Organizations and Management
SMF2281F Business Strategy
Course materials
Will be announced before semester starts
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-11-21 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Duration 24 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Assignment
Submission 2025-11-19 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment