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AI and Business Fundamentals18084/1553/2223/1/81
Study guide

AI and Business Fundamentals

18084/1553/2223/1/81
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Martens Thijs
Other teaching staff: Baert Brian, Theben Tervile Corneel
Language course: No
Languages: English

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Goals

Knowledge/Insight
The student describes the non-technical legislative context within which an IT solution should occur
The student clarifies the meaning of syntax used to query data
The students divides data in a logical way
The student illustrates the working of a (new) technology, framework or procedure for implementing an IT solution
The student identifies the shortcomings of an IT solution or component

Apply
The student uses the correct syntax and tools to query data
The student designs visual interfaces and dashboards for the interaction between a human and an IT system

Content

Digital Economy

History Digital Economy

Overview IT Landscape

IT Business models

Job market: IT profiles

Cryptocurrencies (blockchain) & Fintech

Current topics


Digital Business & Process Management

Definition Process thinking & company structures

Introduction to business software: ERP, CRM, WMS, ...

Most important business processes in a business are discussed: Finance, Purchase, CRM & Sales, Production, HR, Project management, Business Intelligence, ...

Cases for each process are executed in Odoo (open source ERP)

Study materials

PresentationMandatory

Learning outcomes

PBATI01: The professional bachelor ACS analyses a problem, converts this into an IT context and represents the information needs of an organisation in a structured way by using analysis and modelling techniques.
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PBATI01The professional bachelor ACS analyses a problem, converts this into an IT context and represents the information needs of an organisation in a structured way by using analysis and modelling techniques.
PBATI02: The professional bachelor ACS critically collects, interprets and converts process and data information, stores these and puts these at the disposal, so that they can be retrieved in a correct and efficient way.
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PBATI02The professional bachelor ACS critically collects, interprets and converts process and data information, stores these and puts these at the disposal, so that they can be retrieved in a correct and efficient way.
PBATI05: The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.
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PBATI05The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.
PBATI06: The professional bachelor ACS examines and critically evaluates existing and innovative IT solutions and takes the international developments in the professional field into account.
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PBATI06The professional bachelor ACS examines and critically evaluates existing and innovative IT solutions and takes the international developments in the professional field into account.
PBATI07: The professional bachelor ACS gives advice to the principal about IT solutions, products, services and technologies for several domains and/or branches.
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PBATI07The professional bachelor ACS gives advice to the principal about IT solutions, products, services and technologies for several domains and/or branches.

Activities

  • Lecture
  • Exercise class

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 1 (1st sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: written75,00
exam period 1 (outside exam schedule)non-period-bound evaluation: other method or combination of methods (Permanent evaluation)25,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)exam: written100,00