Information Systems D: Knowledge Management

15 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 2IS054

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
2IS054
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Information Systems A1N
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
Finalised by
The Department Board, 25 October 2016
Responsible department
Department of Informatics and Media

Entry requirements

90 credits in information systems or equivalent

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

• describe different methods for work with knowledge management

• understand the concept of knowledge and different views of knowledge

• describe different methods and techniques for managing knowledge

• describe different types of knowledge support systems

• understand the architecture and development of knowledge systems.

Skills and capacities

• model knowledge as decision rules

• manage diffuse knowledge in systems

• implement a meta-interpreter of a knowledge base

• carry through a project; define the purpose of a knowledge system, knowledge acquisition, organisation of knowledge, implementing a knowledge system, test, document and evaluate the system

• discuss the consequences for an organisation when methods and techniques for knowledge management is implemented.

Evaluative capacity and approach

• evaluate incentives for organisations to work with knowledge management

• show awareness of how different types of knowledge systems can change the work within organisations

• evaluate methods and techniques for explicit knowledge management

• be able to evaluate project works, ones own and others

• be able to present, evaluate and critically review relevant research.

Content

Knowledge management

Life cycles for knowledge management systems

Knowledge engineering

Knowledge acquisition

Knowledge modelling

Knowledge technology

- Decision support systems

- Meta-interpreters

- Enterprice resource planning systems

- Business Intelligence

Knowledge transfer and sharing

Knowledge intensive organisations and innovations

Instruction

Lectures, lessons, practical computer exercises and seminars.

Assessment

Assignments and seminars. Examination in the end of the course

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