BA/BS in Information Systems

Objective(s) of a study programme: To provide information systems engineering knowledge and skills necessary to analyse, design, implement, deploy and improve information storage and management systems that meet the needs of society and business, to plan and implement information systems development projects and work in teams of such projects. Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/b-information-systems/ Learning outcomes: Knowledge and its Application: Is able to explain consistently the facts, concepts, theories, and mathematical methods necessary to understand computer science principles and related to operation of computers and networks, their hardware and software, its characteristics and practical application possibilities, applied software solutions. Is able to explain consistently the principles, languages and technologies of algorithm construction and programming, principles of human-computer interaction, typical stages of information systems' life cycle as well as methods used during those stages. Is able to explain consistently the social aspects relevant to the development of information systems that meet ethical norms, legal requirements, and the needs of the modern society. Is able to apply knowledge in the study fields of computer science for development, of information systems or services-based solutions of professional problems. Is able to explain consistently the principles of business process analysis, information system requirements specification and design, and project management. Is able to explain consistently the principles and technologies of development, administration, and usage of relational and non-relational databases. Research Skills: Is able to analyse at different levels of abstraction the problem of professional activities related to development of information systems. Is able to prepare the data and information required to solve a relevant professional information systems development problem, to design dedicated databases and data repositories. Is able to analyse the solutions, data, and information, including that stored in various databases and repositories, required to solve a professional information systems development problem. Is able to evaluate critically the collected and obtained data, information, results, and developed solutions, as well as audit and evaluate information systems projects and working systems. Specific Skills: Is able to apply various methods and tools used in the information systems life cycle when planning, managing, and executing information systems development projects. Is able to select suitable models, environments, and tools of information systems development, deployment, and maintenance. Is able to model the organisations’ architecture as well as their business processes and needs using CASE, business process modelling, ERP, and other tools. Is able to prepare methodically the specification of requirements, system design and other documentation necessary to develop, deploy, expand, use, and administer the information system. Is able to program, test, administer, and deploy the information system or its components that solve a real-life problem, taking into consideration the organisational and technological environment, possible solution alternatives, and specified requirements. Social Skills: Is able to communicate professionally in the official state and at least one foreign language with information systems project participants and other stakeholders. Is able to work effectively and responsibly in information systems development teams in accordance with the principles of proper professional and ethical behaviour. Personal Skills: Is able to study systematically and independently, analyse the literature in the field of computer science, aiming for continuous improvement and realising the necessity of lifelong learning. Is able to work independently and responsibly, accurately planning activities, taking initiative, and assuming personal responsibility. Is able to demonstrate creativity when solving professional and scientific research related problems and when encountering new information systems methods, technologies, and tools. Activities of teaching and learning: The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components). Study subjects (modules): Computer Graphics, Introduction to Studies of Informatics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics 1, The First Principles of Digital Logic, Academic and Technical Communication in English (Level C1), Computer Architecture, Discrete Structures, Theory of Probability and Statistics, Databases, Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Teamwork in Information Systems Projects, Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Computer Networks and Internet Technologies, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems Graphical User Interface, Product Development Project, Information System Design and CASE Technology, Bachelor’s Degree Final Project, Professional Internship. Specialisations: Enterprise Management and Resource Planning Systems, Framework Driven Development of Information Systems, Business Process Digitalization, Business Process Management and Modernization, Database Development and Administration, Information Systems Requirements Analysis and Specification, Debugging of Information Systems Software, Development and Deployment of Network Based Services, Distributed Databases, Information Systems Audit and Control, Service Architecture Based Information Systems. Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development: Media Philosophy, Sustainable Development; Electives of Socioeconomic Environment Knowledge: Engineering Economics, Sustainable Human Development; Electives: Basics of Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming 2, Object-Oriented Programming 1, Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming 2, Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming 1, Data Structures. Study programme abstract: A graduate has knowledge of informatics theory, computer hardware architecture, and the principles methods, models and tools of information systems software development, is able to analyse activities and information needs of an enterprise, design, install, maintain, and expand information systems, has knowledge of information gathering, storage, processing and transmission principles and data management technologies. A graduate understands the aspects related to the development of specialised information systems, including their architecture, underlying technologies, methods, and tools used for their development, information systems project management models, methods and tools, and is able to reasonably assess the impact of systems on business and society. Access to professional activity: The graduate can work as an information systems analyst, designer, architect, or programmer, databases developer or administrator, project manager, enterprise resource planning systems specialist, data/business analyst, and in other similar positions at various organizations and companies. Access to further study: S/he has access to the second cycle studies.