Name of qualification: Master in Information Systems
Structure of the Program
The language of teaching - Georgian
The program consists of the following three (one basic and two almost independent selective) modules:
A.- Basic module. This module constitutes learning fundamentals in Information systems in I-II semesters.
B.- Information systems (Head of the module: Assoc. Professor Teimuraz Manjaparashvili). This module is oriented on the requirements of labor market in the information systems direction. It is studied in III semester.
C.- Intellectual systems (Head of the module: Professor Gia Sirbiladze). This module is oriented on scientific investigations in modern intellectual systems, although it refers to module B with optional course. The module is studied in the III semester.
The compulsory courses comprise 45 credits, including 30 credits of specialization compulsory courses and 15 credits of optional courses. 10 credits from optional courses can be chosen from Master’s Program “Information technologies” and “Computer science”.
The aim of the Master Program
The master’s program in Information systems prepares students for running computer based information systems for automated functioning of large organizations and cyber corporations (expert systems, decision making advisory systems, informational intellectual systems, management information systems, financial systems, etc.). The program graduates will be able to project and design information systems; a certain knowledge and experience of software engineering are presumed.
From the technological point of view, the master of Information systems will know applications of information systems and packages in traditional or emerging business of our country, which are so needed for normal functioning of large organizations.
In the direction of Information systems masters will learn how to evaluate the specific information requirements of large organizations and implement practical ways for resolving these requirements.
Learning Outcomes
The graduates of the program are supposed to hold command positions in Information systems direction. The graduates will have the following general knowledge, abilities and values:
·Fundamental knowledge of the management and technology of information systems
·Basics of interconnection between information systems and business
·Understanding a wide spectrum of information systems and businesses
·Communication, interpersonal and team working abilities
·Analytical and critical reasoning abilities, including preservation of creative and ethical values
·Specific abilities for successful professional career.
The acquired knowledge and abilities can be detailized as follows:
Competences, knowledge and understanding
General outcome (Module A)
§Thorough knowledge of information systems
§ Fundamentals of business
§Infrastructure of information technologies
§Methods of analysis, modelling and design
§Management of requirements and projects
Information systems module (Module B)
§Industry models
§Modern information systems
Intellectual systems module (Module C)
§Thorough knowledge of intellectual systems
§Methods of computational intellect
Applying knowledge
General outcome (Module A)
· The skill of use of integrated information systems technology and management in real world organizations
Information systems module (Module B)
· The skill of use of existing information systems in business
Intellectual system module (Module C)
· The skill of constructing intellectual system for practical problems.
