INF-20806 Applied Information Technology

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Assumed knowledge on:

MST-24306 and basic PC and Windows skills.

Contents:

Information and communication systems nowadays play a vital role in our society. The course elaborates on designing and managing these information systems, a major challenge for the managers of an organization.

Learning outcomes:

- be a competent counterpart of:
- IT specialists;
- information managers;
- executive officers or managing directors;
- have some experience in mapping IT possibilities on real life challenges.

Sub-learning goals:
- to get acquainted with ICT concepts and technology;
- to learn to appreciate their value in a business model;
- to gain hands-on experience with 'real' ICT;
- to transform academic knowledge + creativity into a presentable application.

Activities:

Lectures, case work in groups, computer lab.

Examination:

A written exam, case work and Web Technology assignments.

Literature:

See http://www.ldi.wur.nl/UK/