Course detail

Business Information Systems 2

FP-Ipis2PAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course conceptually builds on the Business Information Systems course, which is taught in the undergraduate program of Systems Engineering and Informatics. It provides an overview of the main trends, management approaches, and the application of business information systems and new technologies aimed at enhancing organizational performance and competitiveness. The principles of their use will be demonstrated to students through case studies prepared by instructors directly from practice.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Lukáš Novák, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Informatics (ÚI)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of informatics, operating and database systems, office and internet applications at level of the bachelor's study of informatics. Knowledge of business economics, management, marketing, sales and finance at level of the bachelor's study of economics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

To obtain the credit, students must complete a semester project on a selected topic. The project is graded on a scale of 0-100 points, with a minimum of 50 points required to pass.

The exam consists of a written part (50%) and an oral part (50%). The written part comprises a test with 4 open-ended questions. The oral part involves discussing topics covered in the lectures.

The exam is graded according to the ECTS scale.

Requirements for completion: Obtaining the course credit and passing the exam.




Aims

The main aim of the course is to acquire extensive knowledge in the field of business information systems, including the latest approaches and technologies, and their application in key business areas. This includes gaining both theoretical insights and practical knowledge necessary for conducting analytical work, specifying requirements, selecting, implementing, and operating business applications. Graduates of the course will be able to participate in managing implementation projects.

Students will gain a detailed overview of the main trends, management approaches, and application of business information systems and new technologies aimed at enhancing organizational performance and competitiveness. The principles of their use will be demonstrated to students through case studies prepared by instructors with practical experience.




Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GOLDRATT, E.; SCHRAGENHEIM, E.; PTAK, C. Necessary But Not Sufficient. The North River Press Publishing, 2000. ISBN 978-0884271703Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458, 2006. ISBN 0-13-230461-9 (EN)
Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458, 2006. ISBN 0-13-230461-9
POUR, J.; GÁLA, L.; ŠEDIVÁ, Z. Podniková informatika 2. přepracované a aktualizované vydání. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2615-1 (CS)
SODOMKA, P.; KLČOVÁ, H. Informační systémy v podnikové praxi. 2 aktualizované a rozšířené vydání. Praha : Computer Press, 2010. 500 s. ISBN 978-80-251-2878-7 (CS)
VOŘÍŠEK, J. Strategické řízení informačního systému a systémová integrace. Praha : Management Press. 2006. s. 234. ISBN 978-80-85943-40-9 (CS)

Recommended reading

CVIS.CZ. Dostupné z www: http://www.cvis.cz. ISSN 1214-4991 (CS)
LAUDON K. C.; LAUDON J. P. Management information systems. Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458, 2006. ISBN 0-13-230461-9 (EN)
MOLNÁR, Z. Efektivnost informačních systémů. Praha : Grada, 2000. ISBN 80-7169-410-X (CS)
UČEŇ, P. Zvyšování výkonnosti firmy na bázi potenciálu zlepšení. Praha: Grada, 2008. ISBN 978-80-247-2472-0 (CS)
VOŘÍŠEK, J. Principy a modely řízení podnikové informatiky. Praha: Oeconomica, 2008. ISBN 978-80-245-1440-6 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-IM Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lukáš Novák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Opening lecture
2. Integration of business applications
3. Robotic Process Automation
4. Introduction to the audit of information systems
5. Audit standards and procedures
6. Cloud computing
7. Blockchain and Smart Contracts
8. Lecture by an expert from practice
9. Lecture of an expert from practice
10. Presentation of projects
11. Presentation of projects
12. Presentation of projects

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lukáš Novák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Discussion Topics:

  1. Robotic Process Automation
  2. Blockchain
  3. Smart Contracts
  4. Internet of Things
  5. DevOps
  6. DevSecOps
  7. Smart City
  8. Big Data
  9. Artificial Intelligence
  10. Industry 4.0