Data- and Information Management (BDS210)

This course has a focus on information as a strategic resource, and it provides insight into how to obtain, structure, share, utilize and protect information The students will be introduced to the fundamentals of data, information, knowledge and insight, and the relationships between them. They will learn how to govern information and be introduced to concepts of "data management", "information management", "knowledge management", and "business intelligence". They will also learn about data and information security, and GDPR. All of this will be put into a service management context.


Course description for study year 2025-2026

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

BDS210

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Admission requirements

General university admissions certification (GSK)

Content

Part 1; Examines the role of data and information as an organizational resource.

Part 2; Investigates the development of data and information management in organizations, including a look at data management trends and the roles and responsibilities of new positions such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Chief Analytics Officer (CAO).

Part 3; Focuses on how to organize the management of data and information within organizations.

Part 4; Takes a closer look at the role of data and information management in digitalization strategies and digital transformation.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

  • Will understand what is required to Improve the quality and usefulness of information by making it timelier, more accurate, more complete and more accessible
  • Will have some overview of what is needed for providing effective and appropriate data security
  • Will understand the importance of information sharing and collaboration.

Skills

The candidate will learn the skills to

  • Create a draft for a data and information strategy
  • Create an data-driven, information-centric and informed organizational culture
  • Establish an information governance program to provide accountability for information assets

General competences

  • The candidate will get general competence about the value of data and information and what is required to utilize this value.
  • The candidates will get general competence in how to manage data and information in accordance with and contributing to the operations of the agency or organization.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Final closed book exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades

Coursework requirements

Compusory exercises
Participation in peer discussions that will be moderated by course facilitators, and solidify concepts via case studies, assignments, and quizzes. Complete a capstone project at the end of the course that will address you to a real-world challenge.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Sigbjørn Barlaup Pedersen

Course teacher:

Carina Antonia Hallin

Head of Department:

Trude Furunes

Method of work

Traditional teaching, peer discussions, quizzes. Group work, case discussions.

Open for

Open course for all students with an active right to study and who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK).

Admission requirements

General university admissions certification (GSK).

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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