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Business information technology (MAGABAN-BUSINFOT-1)

Basic data

Name and type of the study programme

Business administration and management, undergraduate program

Curriculum

2024

Classes / consultation hours

1 + 1 + 0 (L+S+Labs)

Credits

2 credits

Theory – Practice

Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%

Recommended semester

Semester 1

Study mode

full-time

Prerequisites

Evaluation type

Mid-term evaluation

Course category

Compulsory

Language

English

Instructors

Responsible instructor

Viharos Zsolt János Dr.

Responsible department

Gazdaságtudományi Kar

Instructor(s)

Viharos Zsolt János Dr., Oparin-Salamon Melinda Dr.

Checked by

Viharos Zsolt János Dr.

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of IT, which are now essential for economic professionals. The course covers basic IT topics: the basics of information theory, operating systems, and an overview of basic office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The IT fundamentals are concluded with relational database management systems and the basics of networking. During the software demonstrations, most of the functions of the softwares, commonly used by economists, will be presented in detail.

Course content

Lectures

- The concept and measurement of information, the definition of IT; - The creation of the computer, its basic components; - The function, tasks, and services of the operating system, today's operating systems; - Word I-II: menu structure, functions, and their usage; - PowerPoint I-II: menu structure, functions, and their usage; - Excel I-II: menu structure, functions, and their usage; - Fundamentals of relational database management: tables, relations, the concept of relations, data models, normal forms, data schemas, steps of database design; Steps and usage of data extraction; Relational database management usage I: demonstration of creating a relational database from design to implementation; Data querying, SQL; Relational database management usage II: ELT (Extraction, Transformation, and Load): data loading, data manipulation, and data extraction; Data storage optimization; Reporting; - Development of computer networks, data transmission media, channels, the OSI-ISO model of data transmission and its layers; Basics of computer network robustness; - Cloud systems and their typical services, market share.

Seminars

Acquired competences

Knowledge

- Understands the rules and ethical standards of collaboration in projects, teams, and organizations, as well as project management. - Is familiar with the principles and methods related to the creation of organizations and institutions, the development and modification of their structures, and organizational behavior. - Knows and understands the principles and methods of managing, organizing, and operating economic processes, the methodology of analyzing economic processes, and the methodological foundations of decision-making support. - Possesses fundamental knowledge of management and organization, as well as the preparation, launch, and management of projects and small to medium-sized enterprises. - Is familiar with the use of IT and office technology tools that support the operation of organizations and economic processes.

Skills

- By applying the learned theories and methods, uncovers, organizes, and analyzes facts and fundamental relationships, formulates independent conclusions and critical observations, prepares decision-making proposals, and makes decisions in routine and partially unfamiliar domestic and international environments. - Is capable of determining the complex consequences of economic processes and organizational events. - Can apply techniques for solving economic problems, taking into account the conditions and limitations of problem-solving methods. - Is able to collaborate with representatives of other disciplines. - Participates in projects and group tasks, and after gaining practical knowledge and experience, leads, organizes, evaluates, and supervises activities in those roles. - Is capable of leading small and medium-sized enterprises or organizational units within a business entity after acquiring practical knowledge and experience.

Attitude

- To ensure quality work, demonstrates problem-sensitivity and a proactive attitude, and in the case of project or group work, acts constructively, cooperatively, and initiatively. - Is receptive to new information, professional knowledge, and methodologies, and is open to taking on new, independent, and collaborative tasks and responsibilities. Strives to develop knowledge and professional relationships, collaborating with colleagues in this endeavor. - Is open to changes in the broader economic and social environment of the job role, organization, or business, and strives to follow and understand these changes. - Is receptive to others' opinions and values at the sectoral, regional, national, and European levels, including social, ecological, and sustainability considerations. - Strives for lifelong learning both in the professional sphere and beyond.

Autonomy and responsibilities

- Performs and organizes the tasks defined in the job description independently, under general professional supervision. - Takes responsibility for analyses, conclusions, and decisions. - Independently leads, organizes, and manages an organizational unit, work group, or business entity in a business organization, or a smaller business entity, taking responsibility for the organization and its employees. - As a member of projects, group work, or organizational units, independently and responsibly carries out the tasks assigned to them.

Additional professional competences

Requirements, evaluation and grading

Mid-term study requirements

Evaluation (final exam / seminar / other ): seminar. Additional (specific) methods to be used in knowledge testing (if any): 2 Mid-term exams (tests). A minimum score of 50% must be achieved in each mid-term exam. (30-30 points, minimum 15-15 points) Assignments in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SQL. (20 points) Moodle e-learning course with final quizzes. (10 points) Review tests (10 points)

Generative AI usage

1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.

Study aids, laboratory background

Presentation of the semester, it is enough to receive the maximum result.

Readings

Compulsory readings

- David T. Bourgeois, PhD.(2014) : Information Systems for Business and Beyond, Saylor Academy (https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/textbooks/Information%20Systems%20for%20Business%20and%20Beyond.pdf ) - Elizabeth Hardcastle (2008): Business Information Systems, ISBN 978-7681-463-2 (https://kosalmath.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/business-information-systems.pdf )