Universiteti i Evropës Juglindore

Programi: Information Systems and Management

Cikli: Deridiplomike
Fakulteti: Biznesi dhe Ekonomia
Ofrohet në: Shkup

In cooperation with University of London International Programmes, South East European University is offering a dual degree undergraduate programme in Information Systems and Management. Students graduating from this programme will get a Bachelor of Science degree from both Universities: University of London and South East European University. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get a diploma from a worldly renowned University while studying in Macedonia. The students will attend their lectures at the facilities of the South East European University and the lectures will be held by International and Local instructors. Examinations, for the University of London Courses, will be administered by British Council and they will be sent to University of London for grading. At the SEEU, there will be continual assessment by the University criteria.

Students graduating from this program will have a competitive advantage in finding the job they want. This program guarantees that graduates are prepared with the necessary skills and knowledge for the job market. This degree will prepare you for a career in information systems management, in a software house or in management consultancy specializing in ICT and Information Systems. With this program, you will be equipped to apply information technology solutions to business problems.  The practical side of the program will enable you to apply technologically sophisticated methods to solving business problems related to the delivery of products and services from the manufacturer or provider to the end customer. Please contact our Career Services Office for more details about your job opportunities after you graduate.

Njohuritë dhe të kuptuarit
Have a good and solid knowledge and understanding of the different organizational structures and business activities and their relationship to Information Systems (IS);
Express a basic understanding of how a computer system works, and its principal structures and  components including contemporary technologies for data input, data output, data storage; 
Demonstrate  understanding of the foundation, the history, and the  concepts within the IS area, and an excellent knowledge of major IS design processes, models, methods, and tools;
Clearly distinguish the effects of IS and its use in organizations, business activities, society, and individuals as well as  recognize how requirements, wishes, needs by organizations, businesses, society, and individuals may be fulfilled by IS and its use;
Be acquainted with the different ways of organizing IS projects and recognize the important perspectives, theories, models, frameworks for the design and use of IS and ICT;
Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of open source and proprietary IS packages, total cost of ownership, IT talent needed etc.
 
Aplikimi i njohurive dhe të kuptuarit
Are able to  utilize different tasks and methods; information systems development routes (in-house systems development, sub-contracting, packaged software product); the life cycle; critique of the life-cycle; models, approaches and methodologies; 
Demonstrate, through a project, experience in the analysis and design of small projects using database and spreadsheet programs, and the ability to write brief, but informative reports on such work;
Apply economic theories to explain the economics of e-business through profound understanding of the key innovations in business models, products and processes and how e-business contributes to innovation;
Able to analyze, design, test, use and maintain software systems, databases and document these actions correctly;
Participate in and manage IS related change and innovation projects in an organizational setting and be able to deploy IS and ICT in organizations and business activities.
 
Aftësitë për të vlerësuar
Appraisal of outlooks and general tendencies in society in relation to IS and automatic data processing with  regard to relevant scientific, societal, human, and ethical aspects;
Assess and criticize the business models underlying e-business proposals and existing e-business systems;
Evaluate processes, models, methods, and tools for IS-related design work from business and IT perspective and decide respectively which technologies are ought to be used in solving real world business problems via critically examining and evaluating IS design and change proposals from business and IT perspective;
 
Aftësitë e komunikimit
Independently and in group plan and present good presentations in speech, writing, symbol language, and pictures of ideas, plans, and solutions in dialog with varying stakeholders, either to business either to technical audience;
Organize a group work in IS planning, design and implementation using contemporary Web 2.0 technologies and collaboration systems;
Discuss the social, organizational and economic context of computer use and debate the impact of information and communication technologies on the economy and society.
 
Aftësitë e të mësuarit
Evaluate the individual‘s own knowledge and need for further knowledge (Life Long Learning—LLL);
Learn new relevant theories, models, methods, and techniques as well as critically examine these for professional work and further studies;
Explore relevant and up to date research literature in information systems following guidance and recommendations in IS area, as well as literature relevant to the required skills for project management, research writing and research methods.
 

Semestri 1

  • Introduction to information systems I (6.0 ECTS)
    This course is intended to provide a broad introductory understanding of information systems, seen within organisational and societal contexts.The aim is to provide students with an appropriate balance of technical and organisational perspectives to serve as the basis for further study in the field. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/60_cis.pdf
  • Introduction to business and management I (6.0 ECTS)
    This is a introductory course, which is designed to engage students with the key concepts, models, debates and problems in the study of business and management. Students will learn about the workings of business organisations, how they function, and how they interact with the environment. The course also considers how these business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of the manager. Developing this foundation will be beneficial to the subsequent study of specialised subjects. It is helpful to view this introductory course as an opportunity to develop a solid framework of knowledge, as well as a critical academic approach. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/107_cis.pdf
  • Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming I (6.0 ECTS)
    This unit presents an up-to-date introduction to computer science and programming. It introduces the foundations of computer architecture together with data representation, manipulation and storage. The use of algorithms for problem solving is introduced. The unit further introduces the concepts of operating systems and computer networks. Against these concepts fundamental programming methods, constructs and concerns will be introduced using the Java programming language. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/168_cis.pdf
  • Advanced IT Skills (6.0 ECTS)
    Lëndë gjuhësore
    • Gjuha shqipe për qëllime profesionale
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën angleze
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën maqedonase
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën shqipe
    • Gjuha gjermane (niveli 1-4)
    • Gjuha frënge
    Aftësitë e komunikimit
    • Të folurit publik
    • Studime ndërkulturore
    • Aftësitë e komunikimit
    Shkathtësi në TI
    • Excel i avancuar
    • Aftësitë të avancuara të TI-së
    • Njohuri të avancuara rreth Word-it dhe PowerPoint-it
    • Google Apps
    • Access-i i avancuar
    • Desktop publikimi
    • Web publikimi
    Tjera
    • Mbrojta e ambientit
    • Sportet, rekreacioni, kultura
    • Kulturat e Maqedonisë
  • Elective (6.0 ECTS)
    • Introduction to economics I
    • Introduction to international relations I
    • Principles of sociology I

Semestri 2

  • Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming II (6.0 ECTS)
    This unit presents an up-to-date introduction to computer science and programming. It introduces the foundations of computer architecture together with data representation, manipulation and storage. The use of algorithms for problem solving is introduced. The unit further introduces the concepts of operating systems and computer networks. Against these concepts fundamental programming methods, constructs and concerns will be introduced using the Java programming language. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/168_cis.pdf
  • Introduction to business and management II (6.0 ECTS)
    This is a introductory course, which is designed to engage students with the key concepts, models, debates and problems in the study of business and management. Students will learn about the workings of business organisations, how they function, and how they interact with the environment. The course also considers how these business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of the manager. Developing this foundation will be beneficial to the subsequent study of specialised subjects. It is helpful to view this introductory course as an opportunity to develop a solid framework of knowledge, as well as a critical academic approach. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/107_cis.pdf
  • Introduction to information systems II (6.0 ECTS)
    This course is intended to provide a broad introductory understanding of information systems, seen within organisational and societal contexts. The aim is to provide students with an appropriate balance of technical and organisational perspectives to serve as the basis for further study in the field. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/60_cis.pdf
  • Academic Writting (6.0 ECTS)
    Lëndë gjuhësore
    • Gjuha shqipe për qëllime profesionale
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën angleze
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën maqedonase
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën shqipe
    • Gjuha gjermane (niveli 1-4)
    • Gjuha frënge
    Aftësitë e komunikimit
    • Të folurit publik
    • Studime ndërkulturore
    • Aftësitë e komunikimit
    Shkathtësi në TI
    • Excel i avancuar
    • Aftësitë të avancuara të TI-së
    • Njohuri të avancuara rreth Word-it dhe PowerPoint-it
    • Google Apps
    • Access-i i avancuar
    • Desktop publikimi
    • Web publikimi
    Tjera
    • Mbrojta e ambientit
    • Sportet, rekreacioni, kultura
    • Kulturat e Maqedonisë
  • Elective (6.0 ECTS)
    • Introduction to economics II
    • Introduction to international relations II
    • Principles of sociology II

Semestri 3

  • Information systems development and management I (6.0 ECTS)
    This course follows from the Introduction to information systems. It assumes a general understanding of the nature of information systems, relevant technologies, and the life-cycle model of systems development. Its aim is to develop an overall understanding of the nature of the effort required to exploit the potential of ICT innovation in contemporary organisations. This course does not study any particular technology, nor does it study in-depth technical processes for systems development, such as design, programming, or evaluation. Rather, this course provides a critical understanding of the context within which IS professionals perform specific technical tasks. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/62_cis.pdf
  • Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives I (6.0 ECTS)
    Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are the foundation for virtually all modern computing applications. The creation of such an ICT system raises many complex questions such as how an ICT is used, how an ICT stores data, and how an ICT communicates. Three complementary topics, or elements, concern these issues and form the basis for this course: human-computer interaction (HCI), databases and network technologies. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/138_cis.pdf
  • Business Communication (6.0 ECTS)
    Lëndë gjuhësore
    • Gjuha shqipe për qëllime profesionale
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën angleze
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën maqedonase
    • Të shkruarit akademik në gjuhën shqipe
    • Gjuha gjermane (niveli 1-4)
    • Gjuha frënge
    Aftësitë e komunikimit
    • Të folurit publik
    • Studime ndërkulturore
    • Aftësitë e komunikimit
    Shkathtësi në TI
    • Excel i avancuar
    • Aftësitë të avancuara të TI-së
    • Njohuri të avancuara rreth Word-it dhe PowerPoint-it
    • Google Apps
    • Access-i i avancuar
    • Desktop publikimi
    • Web publikimi
    Tjera
    • Mbrojta e ambientit
    • Sportet, rekreacioni, kultura
    • Kulturat e Maqedonisë
  • One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group Elective (6.0 ECTS)
    • Mathematics 1 (half course)
    • Mathematics 2 (half course)
    • Calculus
    • Statistics 1 (half course)
    • Statistics 2 (half course)
    • Principles of accounting
    • Principles of banking and finance
    • Criminal law
    • Public law
    • Common law reasoning and institutions
    • Elements of the law of contract
    • Economic history in the 20th century
    • International political economy
    • Principles of marketing
    • Management: international and comparative perspectives
    • The law of business organisations
    • Information systems and organisations
  • Elective (6.0 ECTS)
    • Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach I
    • Human resource management I
    • Elements of social and applied psychology I

Semestri 4

  • Information systems development and management II (7.5 ECTS)
    This course follows from the Introduction to information systems. It assumes a general understanding of the nature of information systems, relevant technologies, and the life-cycle model of systems development. Its aim is to develop an overall understanding of the nature of the effort required to exploit the potential of ICT innovation in contemporary organisations. This course does not study any particular technology, nor does it study in-depth technical processes for systems development, such as design, programming, or evaluation. Rather, this course provides a critical understanding of the context within which IS professionals perform specific technical tasks. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/62_cis.pdf
  • Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives II (7.5 ECTS)
    Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are the foundation for virtually all modern computing applications. The creation of such an ICT system raises many complex questions such as how an ICT is used, how an ICT stores data, and how an ICT communicates. Three complementary topics, or elements, concern these issues and form the basis for this course: human-computer interaction (HCI), databases and network technologies. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/138_cis.pdf
  • Elective (7.5 ECTS)
    • Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach II
    • Human resource management II
    • Elements of social and applied psychology II
  • One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group Elective (7.5 ECTS)
    • Mathematics 1 (half course)
    • Mathematics 2 (half course)
    • Calculus
    • Statistics 1 (half course)
    • Statistics 2 (half course)
    • Principles of accounting
    • Principles of banking and finance
    • Criminal law
    • Public law
    • Common law reasoning and institutions
    • Elements of the law of contract
    • Economic history in the 20th century
    • International political economy
    • Principles of marketing
    • Management: international and comparative perspectives
    • The law of business organisations
    • Information systems and organisations

Semestri 5

  • Research project in information systems I (7.5 ECTS)
    This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their research skills and to present a substantial piece of original work based on academic approaches applied within the field of information systems. This course is designed to: integrate the various courses studied in the BSc Information systems and management and the Diploma for Graduates in Information systems, develop a deeper level of understanding of a particular information systems topic of special interest through independent study http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/159_cis.pdf
  • Management and innovation of e-business I (7.5 ECTS)
    This unit presents an up-to-date analysis of the management, innovation and information systems aspects of the use of e-business technology. It combines transaction cost economics with a decade’s experience of e-business development to discuss e-business trends and strategies. This is a management information systems course and not a technical course. It considers the organisational, managerial, technological and theoretical aspects of e-business and how these elements can be combined to produce innovation in business models, processes and products. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/167_cis.pdf
  • Software engineering: theory and application I (7.5 ECTS)
    This course covers the methods, values, attitudes and techniques in software systems. It provides an understanding of the need for rigor, and enables students to select and apply a relevant methodological approach to the development of well designed and documented systems. The main aims of this course are to: introduce students to the overarching concerns of software engineering practice, provide an understanding of the various processes software engineers may employ in developing software, develop an understanding of the tools and techniques employed in contemporary software engineering, provide students with an experience of the way techniques are applied in practice (this is achieved through the individual project work), develop the capacity to identify relevant approaches to software engineering. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/139_cis.pdf
  • Elective (7.5 ECTS)
    • Principles of marketing I
    • Management: international and comparative perspectives I
    • The law of business organisations I
    • Corporate finance I
    • Strategy I
    • Financial management I
    • Management accounting II

Semestri 6

  • Software engineering: theory and application II (7.5 ECTS)
    This course covers the methods, values, attitudes and techniques in software systems. It provides an understanding of the need for rigor, and enables students to select and apply a relevant methodological approach to the development of well designed and documented systems. The main aims of this course are to: introduce students to the overarching concerns of software engineering practice, provide an understanding of the various processes software engineers may employ in developing software, develop an understanding of the tools and techniques employed in contemporary software engineering, provide students with an experience of the way techniques are applied in practice (this is achieved through the individual project work), develop the capacity to identify relevant approaches to software engineering. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/139_cis.pdf
  • Management and innovation of e-business II (7.5 ECTS)
    This unit presents an up-to-date analysis of the management, innovation and information systems aspects of the use of e-business technology. It combines transaction cost economics with a decade’s experience of e-business development to discuss e-business trends and strategies. This is a management information systems course and not a technical course. It considers the organisational, managerial, technological and theoretical aspects of e-business and how these elements can be combined to produce innovation in business models, processes and products. http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/167_cis.pdf
  • Research project in information systems II (7.5 ECTS)
    This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their research skills and to present a substantial piece of original work based on academic approaches applied within the field of information systems. This course is designed to: integrate the various courses studied in the BSc Information systems and management and the Diploma for Graduates in Information systems, develop a deeper level of understanding of a particular information systems topic of special interest through independent study http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/159_cis.pdf
  • Elective (7.5 ECTS)
    • Principles of marketing II
    • Management: international and comparative perspectives II
    • The law of business organisations II
    • Corporate finance II
    • Strategy II
    • Financial management II
    • Management accounting II