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INF4270 - Information systems development in organizations

Course content

Organizations, strategies, information systems and work, implementation in organizations, organizational change.

Learning outcomes

This subject aims at providing understanding for analyzing real world information systems development processes in organizations. The course gives a foundation for thesis work in information systems.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

INF1050 - Systems development

Overlap

9 credits against INF5250 - Information systems development in organizations. 10 credits against INF3270 - Information systems development in organizations.

6 credits INF-ISO-N and 8 credits IN364.

Teaching

2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tuition each week.

Teaching takes place throughout the semester.

Exam information

The exam consists of an individual essay and a possible oral or written exam. General information about the examination.

Exam resources

No special exam resources are allowed.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject does not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.mn.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examination/retaking-examinations/

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

The subject is regarded equal to IN364, INF5250 and INF3270 when practicing exam regulations.

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Other information

It is strongly recommended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.

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