This module focuses on the application-oriented perspective. Business informatics deals with the design and analysis of information systems in business and society. The module provides a summarising overview of the structure and areas of application of information systems. It also provides initial technical insights (e.g. IT infrastructures, data management, IT security). Further information on the module can be found here.

Students of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems must take the module "Fundamentals of Information Management" instead. Further information on the module can be found here.

This module focuses on the technical and methodological perspective. It deals with the methods along the life cycle of a data science project, from the formulation of the problem to the collection, preparation and visualisation of the data to the recognition of patterns and trends in the data using machine learning methods (e.g. regression, classification, clustering). In addition, initial insights into the socio-cultural perspective are also provided by critically discussing ethical issues surrounding the use of data and algorithms (e.g. responsibility, fairness) in business and society.

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This module focuses on the socio-cultural perspective. It discusses ethical issues surrounding the use of data and algorithms (e.g. responsibility, fairness) in business and society. The focus is on developing a sound understanding of how the opportunities and risks of new technological developments can be recognised and classified. The content focuses on central ethical theories and their application to digital issues. Topics covered include artificial intelligence, big data, algorithmic decision-making processes and their impact on the individual, society and the economy.

Further information on the module can be found here.