Duration
40h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in economics and business management | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Part
We are living in a world which is becoming more and more digital. Information Technology (IT) is fundamental for companies to become digital. It offers competitive advantage for companies. It allows companies to better manage their business, to better serve their customers and to stay in competition. Possessing IT skills is necessary for manager in today business environment. This part of the course has the following objectives:
- The Introductory to management information systems, Internet, and Web;
- The basic concepts of algorithms for solving problems related to management;
- The basic concepts of programming language;
- The development of web application (HTML, CSS and PHP);
- The development of the project which is related to management.
- A general introduction to the digital transformation through the 4 majors axes that are driving it : mobile technologies, cloud computing, "big data" and social empowerment.
- The Web as a global programming and development platform for companies. The Web yesterday, today and tomorrow : Web standards and technologies. This module will be connected with the "Computing part".
- Technologies associated to this transformation: architecture and some technical details on the Internet of content and objects, the associated cloud, its morphing into a virtualized world, security (basics of cryptography, risk management, attacks and mitigations techniques, identity and privacy).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Part.
After this course, students will have developed different knowledge and skills:
- have acquired the fundamental concepts of IT;
- have acquired the basics of algorithmics and be able to analyze and model problems related to management;
- have acquired the basics of programming and web programming (HTML, CSS and PHP) in particular.
- Students will know and understand the main challenges and opportunities related to 4 main axes of the Digital Transformation. They will also have a clear view on the state of the art of web standards.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Usage of a computer and standard software (operating system, mailing software, browser, office suite). These prerequisites are taught in mandatory course INFO2043-1 "Mastering IT tools".
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Part
- The theoretical part (algorithms) is given in in ex-cathedral lecture.
- Practical sessions (2 hours) in computer rooms are organized (small groups) every week to help students in learning programming language.
- Students must complete 3 individual assignments and submit them on LOL@. They are scored.
- Students are invited to form groups that are composed of 4 students for the development of a project. It is scored.
- Slides and documentation will be available on Lol@ at least one day before each lesson. Multimedia contents, reference websites, studies, newsletters, people to follow, ... will also be available on Lol@. The idea is to provide scalable and evolutive supports that students will continue to use in their future professional life.
- Students are also invited to follow the Twiter account @unpeudeblabla and @evyncke .
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
INFORMAITON TECHNOLOGY Part
- The introductory to management information systems, Internet, Web and algorithms are given in ex-cathedral lecture.
- The programming part is given in the computer room (2 hours per week).
- Additional videos and resources are available on the LOL@ platform.
- Follow up sessions are offered to students who have difficulty in the development of the project.
- Traditional lessons, organized by topics.
- Lectures by professionals coming from ICT companies (depending on their availability).
Recommended or required readings
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Part.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Part
- The course are mainly supported by "Powerpoint" slides. These presentations are a detailled plan for the course and will have to be completed by information and references given during the lessons. The slides are updated yearly and are available at least the day before the lecture.
Assessment methods and criteria
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY part : Project (20%), Individual assignment (10%) written examination (20%) ;
- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Part : written examination with MCQ (50%).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
- André Blavier Presentation on HEC-ULg Website andre.blavier@ulg.ac.be Twitter : @unpeudeblabla
- Samedi Heng N1, office 330 samedi.heng@uliege.be
- Eric Vyncke eric.vyncke@ulg.ac.be twitter @evyncke