De elektronische studiegids voor het academiejaar 2026 - 2027 is onder voorbehoud.





Introduction to Information Systems (3912)

Coordinating lecturer:Prof. dr. Inneke VAN NIEUWENHUYSE 
Member of the teaching team:dr. ing. Sasan AMINI 
 De heer Vipul CHALOTRA 


Credits: 6,0
Study load hours: 162
Period: semester 2 (6sp)

Language of instruction: English
Exam contract: not possible

2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
Final grade2: Numerical
Tolerance3: See included in these programmes

Sequentiality
No sequentiality


Prerequisites

There are no basic skills or competences required.



Content

This course studies the use of information systems from a business perspective. The  curriculum follows a "Data Value Chain" approach, guiding students from the definition of business processes and data collection, through storage and analysis, and finally to strategic decision-making and ethical responsibility. We will study how systems allow companies to excel operationally and build customer loyalty. Emphasis is placed on Business Intelligence foundations , infrastructure , and the security risks modern businesses face.
Also as a part of this course, students will learn how to manage data tables and gain insights using spreadsheets (MS Excel).



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Small group session  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Closed-book

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Included in these programmesTolerance3
Bridging Programme Master of Management N
Exchange Programme Business Economics Y
Preparation Programme Master of Management N



1   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2.
2   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
3   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.