Information Management – (M.Sc.)

Contents

Prerequisite courses

• Introduction to Information Systems Management

The purpose of this course is to expose students to the managerial challenges created by the use of information and communication technologies in organizations. To this end, the course draws on multiple action-based learning tools to challenge the students to build an individual approach to leveraging information and communication technology during their managerial career.

• Advanced Topics in IS Development and Implementation

The course provides the students with business related aspects of information systems development and implementation. The students will be presented with a range of methods and techniques that can be used to understand, plan and execute the processes in which information systems are developed, implemented, evaluated and modified.

• Organisational Theory

Using theoretical inspiration from a number of interrelated fields such as (social)psychology, sociology, economics, ethnography and philosophy, this course presents a vast number of theories, models and terms suited for analysing organizations. These approaches are organised in a number of metaphors which each set the framework for some traditional and modern takes on organisations.

• IS Research and Practice

In this course we introduce four perspectives – positivist, interpretive, pragmatism and critical – and their underlying assumptions concerning the generation of scientific knowledge in IS research and its impact on our lives. We emphasize the relevance of these perspectives when conducting IS research and/or when addressing real-life managerial problems related to information systems.

Specialisation courses

• IS Enterprise Architecture

This course introduces the students to strategic and technological aspects of Enterprise Architecture. The purpose is to enable the students to participate in the development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture. IS Enterprise Architecture provides a long-term view of a company's processes, systems and technologies enabling individual IS projects to build capabilities and not just fulfill immediate needs. The development of an IS architecture for an enterprise is becoming a central issue for improving business performance through IT.

• Project Management

The aim of the course is to provide the student with knowledge about central topics related to working in projects. The course is divided into to two logical parts. Part one focuses on basic tools and methods. Part two discusses more "soft topics" (project organisation, implementation of team building, handling of conflicts etc.).

• IS Strategy and Management

The aim of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of IS strategic management and how IT resources can be managed within organisations in order to create business opportunities and benefits. Information technology and enterprise systems are becoming more and more widespread within organisations. Organisations regard IS and IT resources as strategic resources. It is important for organisations to plan and implement IS and the IT resources in such a way that they support to the business strategy.

The third semesterIn the third semester you can choose elective courses within your areas of interest.

Elective Courses:

• Strategy Dynamics, autumn semester
• Research Internship in Information Systems, autumn semester

Other elective courses can either be taken at Aarhus School of Business during the semester, at the ASB Summer University or at one of our partner universities abroad. You can also participate in internship programmes either in Denmark or abroad.

The fourth semester

The fourth semester is devoted to the master's thesis. You may choose the topic of the thesis freely and get a chance to concentrate on and specialize in a specific field of interest. The thesis may be written in collaboration with another student or it may be the result of your individual effort. When the thesis has been submitted it is defended before the academic advisor as well as an external examiner.

Accreditation

After the Student life Section there should be a section called Accreditations , that should include the following information:

The former Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB), is one of Europe's largest and best business schools, as is illustrated by the accreditations which ASB has earned in the past seven years. ASB has been EQUIS-accredited since 2001, and in January 2008 we were approved to initiate the AACSB accreditation process.

Proof of high quality and international focus

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading international quality systems for assessing, improving and accrediting institutions of higher education within the field of management and business administration. In order to live up to these accreditations, ASB must not only demonstrate that we are capable of high-quality performance, but also that our activities are internationally oriented. The accreditations are also proof that we have achieved a good balance between high academic quality and professional relevance through close collaboration with the national and international business communities.

These accreditations are vital for the institution to maintain and strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive sector. They are decisive for ASB's brand and for our ability to attract the right students, researchers and collaborative partners. The accreditations are renewed every three to five years, which ensures that we work on an ongoing basis to develop ourselves and to improve the quality of everything we do.

Facts about EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations

EQUIS stands for European Quality Improvement System, and accreditation is awarded by the EFMD (European Foundation of Management Development), whose members comprise leading business schools all over the world.

AACSB stands for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and AASCSB International awards accreditation.
The accreditations are awarded to the entire institution – not just to individual programs or parts of the organization. Both accreditation systems maintain a significant focus on strategy.
AMBA stands for Association of MBAs , which is an independent international organization for MBA students, masters and employers. The AMBA accreditation is awarded to the entire institution but relates specifically to MBA programs. The purpose of AMBA is to secure high standards for MBA programs worldwide.

ACE Denmark

In August 2007, it was enacted that higher education study programs offered by the Danish University Act must be accredited by the Accreditation Institution - ACE Denmark. Accreditation is a professional assessment carried out using centrally set criteria for quality of existing and new courses. The purpose is to ensure and document quality and relevance of the higher education study programs.
According to the Danish University Act, the accreditation council is the specific unit, which makes the decisions regarding accreditation of all higher education study programs. Decisions are made on the basis of accreditation reports prepared by accreditation operators.