Acquire knowledge for the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of ICT in business practice based on adopted principles and theories, understanding the advantages and limitations of their use.
Acquire cognitive skills for the interpretation, assessment, creative use of ICT in solving complex tasks within specific business areas in predictable and unpredictable conditions, and transferring knowledge to other business areas and problems.
Acquire psychomotor skills for performing complex actions using various ICT methods and tools and adapting complex models, programs, and data in different areas of business practice.
Acquire social skills in communication via ICT for initiating group cooperation processes in unpredictable situations.
Acquire autonomy in business activities where ICT is used and in using ICT for research activities.
Assume ethical and social responsibility for the successful execution of tasks and the conduct of research for the use of ICT in business and for possible social consequences.
1. Current digital concepts that define contemporary business
Global connectivity. Mobility. Product digitisation. Multimedia. Electronic business. Cloud computing. Artificial intelligence. Big data. Augmented reality. Virtual reality. 3D printing. Cryptocurrencies. Internet of things. Social networks and the intelligent Web. Robots. Industry 4.0. ERP. CRM. Changes in the system of work and education. Information society into a knowledge society.
2. Selection of information and communication technology for business
Criteria and metrics for selecting a computer subsystem, peripheral devices, network infrastructure, mobile communication devices, and other hardware components. Criteria and metrics for selecting an operating system and software applications intended for business. Occupations related to information and communication technology in business and required knowledge. Information and communication technology market. Competitiveness through information superiority.
3. Computer data processing
Programmes. Algorithms and computer programming.
4. Organisation and data management
Data. Information. Knowledge. Wisdom. Files. Databases. Data warehouses. Document repositories. Knowledge repositories. Security and protection of data from loss.
5. Office operations tools
Word processing tools. Spreadsheets. Presentation tools. Office databases.
6. Internet and business
Structure and functioning of the internet. Internet services suitable for business. Internet searching. Web. Markup languages and Web publishing. Internet business entities (.com). State internet services for working with business entities. Security, protection, and ethical behavior in the virtual environment.
7. Business information systems
Role and tasks of IS. Parts and subsystems of IS. IS as a model of the business system. IS development. ICT systems management. Information content management systems and integrative business solutions.
8. Decision support systems
Decision-making and decision-makers. Types of decision support systems. Business intelligence.
9. Information and communication technology industry in the Republic of Croatia
Significant business entities from the information and communication technology industry. Labour market in the information and communication technology industry. Characteristics of jobs in the information and communication technology industry. Creativity and innovativeness. Osijek Software City.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate parameters for selecting information and communication technology for business needs
2. Valorise the algorithms of simple processes as a basis for creating software solutions
3. Select the optimal model for a database of digitised data within a business entity
4. Use software tools for office operations, including word processing, spreadsheets at an advanced level, presentation creation, databases, and websites
5. Critically assess the potential of the internet for realizing electronic business (e-business)
6. Formulate parts and levels of the information system and connect them with the business system and decision-making
