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Elective Module 1: Current Topics of Information Systems, especially Digital Markets (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Students have in-depth knowledge of selected models and theories for digital markets and digital platforms. They can independently develop solutions for how organisations can participate in digital markets and implement digital platforms. They are able to present these solutions precisely in oral and written form. Students can critically reflect on the implications of imbalances in digital markets.
Elective Module 2: Current Topics of Information Systems, especially Digital Organizations (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Students have in-depth knowledge of selected models and theories in business information systems and their relevance for the success of digital organisations. They can independently develop solutions for how organisations can deal with challenges arising from the further development of information technologies. They are able to present these solutions precisely both orally and in writing.
Elective Module 3: Current Topics of Information Systems, especially Digital Society (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Students are able to evaluate the social changes brought about by various digital innovations and critically analyse their social and ethical implications. They have knowledge of selected theories and models in the context of the digital society. Students can independently research issues relating to the social impact of new technologies in the context of digitalisation, understand and critically analyse current research articles and media reports, and prepare and present results and conclusions for an expert audience.
Elective Module 4:Operations Management I: IT-supported Production and Supply Chain Planning ¿ Concepts, Methods and Software (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to understand and critically discuss concepts for the planning, control and execution of value-adding processes and their IT support. They have in-depth knowledge of operations management methods with a particular focus on optimisation and simulation. Students can independently analyse current scientific articles, critically question their results and conclusions and replicate empirical work. They can independently develop quantitative methods and apply them to their own scientific questions.
Students will be able to understand and critically discuss concepts for the planning, control and execution of value-adding processes and their IT support. They have in-depth knowledge of operations management methods with a particular focus on optimisation and simulation. Students can independently analyse current scientific articles, critically question their results and conclusions and replicate empirical work. They can independently develop quantitative methods and apply them to their own scientific questions.
Elective Module 5: Operations Management II: Applying Methods of Operations Managements ¿ Optimization, Simulation and Analytics (10 ECTS-AP, 4 SSt.)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Students are able to independently apply and implement quantitative methods of operations management and discuss the limits of their applicability in business practice. Students are able to independently analyse current scientific articles and critically question their results and conclusions in relation to real-life problems.
Elective Module 6: Setting up and operation of secure systems (5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of the compulsory module acc. to §8 para. 2 no. 2
Learning Outcome: Students can apply their knowledge of the correct configuration of security settings and access control of software platforms (in particular operating systems, web, cloud) as well as the use of proactive and reactive security measures and processes. They can also recognise typical vulnerabilities in software systems and have developed an awareness of the error-proneness of different programming languages and paradigms.
Elective Module 7: Specialisation A (10 ECTS-credits, 6 hours)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the mandatory courses referred to in § 8 (2.2).
Learning Outcome: Advanced understanding of current topics in computer science; acquisition of the ability to independently educate themselves in the field.
Elective Module 8: Advanced Topics of Software Engineering (10 ECTS-Credits, 6 hours)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the mandatory courses referred to in § 8 (2.2).
Learning Outcome: Development and management of software variants; design and operation of software
products; product lifecycle management; safe use of the basic concepts of usability
engineering; collection and review of user requirements; design and evaluation of user
interfaces; measurement of user experience; knowledge and application of advanced test
procedures; knowledge and application of model-based quality assurance techniques;
application of quantitative models in analytical and constructive quality assurance; quality
assurance of modern software systems.
products; product lifecycle management; safe use of the basic concepts of usability
engineering; collection and review of user requirements; design and evaluation of user
interfaces; measurement of user experience; knowledge and application of advanced test
procedures; knowledge and application of model-based quality assurance techniques;
application of quantitative models in analytical and constructive quality assurance; quality
assurance of modern software systems.
Compulsory Module 2: Software Security Engineering (7.5 ECTS-credits, 4 hours)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of the mandatory courses referred to in § 8 (2.2).
Learning Outcome: Identification of potential security and critical privacy aspects of information technology
systems; safe use of elementary terms; formulation of protection goals; understanding of simple cryptographic protocols based on abstract cryptographic functions; secure use of public key infrastructures; understanding of elementary concepts of data protection; first experiences in dealing with typical weak points of software systems; insights into social aspects of information security and data protection; awareness and assessment of one's own knowledge and skills in the security context.
systems; safe use of elementary terms; formulation of protection goals; understanding of simple cryptographic protocols based on abstract cryptographic functions; secure use of public key infrastructures; understanding of elementary concepts of data protection; first experiences in dealing with typical weak points of software systems; insights into social aspects of information security and data protection; awareness and assessment of one's own knowledge and skills in the security context.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).