• Semester 6, position 3

The objective of this course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge for the implementation and management of modern information systems in business and manufacturing organizations. The primary goal is to ensure the digitalization of all information flows within the system, as well as their interaction with the external environment. Within this framework, special emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental phases of information systems design. Additionally, the course aims to familiarize students with software solutions used for managing and supporting decision-making processes in business-production systems.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire competencies for a critical understanding of the role and significance of business-production information systems in modern organizations, with particular emphasis on their impact on operational efficiency, process integration, and overall business competitiveness. They will be able to analyze information flows within business-production systems, identify critical points, recognize opportunities for process digitalization and integration with the external environment, and apply the fundamental phases of information system design in real business contexts, with a solid understanding of planning, modeling, and implementation principles. Special attention is given to the development of skills for using modern software tools intended for managing business and production processes, aiming to enhance organizational structure and increase overall productivity, as well as to the ability to critically assess the effectiveness and success of information system implementation within an organization, including the analysis of its interaction with both internal and external environments.

The theoretical instruction covers fundamental concepts of business, production, and integrated business-production systems (BPIS), including their functions, characteristics, and mutual integration. Special attention is given to information systems in the modern environment and their role in the digital transformation of enterprises. Various types of information systems are examined, along with their architecture, hierarchical structure, and data flow, as well as essential elements of information theory, including the concept of information, entropy, and data transmission in digital environments. The course content also includes topics such as data modeling and design, normalization, labeling systems, and database management, with a focus on their functionalities and integration within the enterprise. Emphasis is placed on integrated information systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, and SCM, their role in managing resources and processes, and methodologies for the development and implementation of information systems—from traditional approaches to contemporary agile methodologies. The development of information systems is analyzed through the stages of the system life cycle, from initial analysis to fully automated and intelligent solutions.

Practical instruction is carried out in the form of project-based work using computers, where students, through the analysis of business and technological processes in a selected company, gain experience in data analysis, systematization, and database development using modern software tools. Based on this, they develop a conceptual solution for a business-production information system, including the definition of the software-hardware platform, user roles, and functional modules. The final part of the practical work includes the implementation and testing of the proposed solution using decision support tools or the creation of a prototype expert system. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating the solution's qualities such as rationality, scalability, and sustainability, with a focus on improving data management efficiency, process integration, and the overall competitiveness of the organization.

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1. Handouts (teaching materials with theory and examples). 2. Computer classroom (practical work on computers). 3. Software packages for design: specialized CASE tools and diagram/modeling packages; software packages for database design.

Total assigned hours: 75

New material: 26
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 4

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 20
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 10
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 5
Test: 5
Test: 0
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 0
Test/test: 30
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 30
Final exam: 40
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 20

Milanović, D. D., & Misita, M. (2008). Information Systems for Management and Decision Support. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade. (in Serbian); Turban, E., Pollard, C., Wood, G. (2018). Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth and Sustainability. Wiley.; Laudon, K. C., Laudon, J. P. (2020). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (16th ed.). Pearson.