1. General information
Course:
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Code:
311045
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
2361 - MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN INGENIERÍA INFORMÁTICA (AB) (2020)
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
604 - SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (AB)
Group(s):
10
11
Year:
1
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
VIRGINIA BARBA SANCHEZ
- Group(s):
10
11
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ESII / 1.E.1
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS
8254
virginia.barba@uclm.es
Lecturer:
ÁNGEL MESEGUER MARTÍNEZ
- Group(s):
10
11
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ESII / 1.E.2
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS
2565
angel.meseguer@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
There are no prerequisites.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This subject belongs to the subject of 'Direction and Management' and aims to provide the student with the necessary training to face: i) computer managerial responsibilities related to project management, IT departments, and even IT companies, (ii) the managerial skills required to assume these responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Firstly, it will afford aspects related to “Information Technologies Management and Governance”, an essential task in the professional development of computer engineers, linked to one of the main challenges that many of them will face throughout their working lives. This task encompasses the highest level of responsibilities in the professional activity of computer engineers, associated with to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Thus, this t part addresses managerial aspects at the project, IT department and company levels. The use of good practices and techniques for taking IT decisions and for IT management will be studied; methods and techniques to facilitate their alignment with the objectives and strategies of the organization; and how to organize IT departments or IT companies.
With respect to the second part, it works on management skills that every project leader or manager must have: motivation, leadership, management of multidisciplinary work teams. It complements the student's training, for example, as a future CIO, project manager, etc. so that she can act as a liaison between the technical and the management communities of an organization. All this in the context of the Resolution of 8 June 2009 of the General Secretariat of Universities (BOE 04-08-2009), which includes the studies of Computer Science.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB07 | Apply the achieved knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study |
| CB09 | Know how to communicate the conclusions and their supported knowledge and ultimate reasons to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way |
| CB10 | Have the learning skills which allow to continue studying in a self-directed or autonomous way |
| CE01 | Ability to integrate technologies, applications, services and systems within the field of computer engineering in a general manner, in wide and multidisciplinary situations. |
| CE02 | Ability for strategic planning, making, supervision, coordination and economic and technical management in the fields of computer engineering which have to do with: systems, applications, services, networks, infrastructures or computer installations and facilities for software development; adequately following quality and environmental criteria in multidisciplinary contexts. |
| INS01 | Analysis, synthesis and assessment skills. |
| INS02 | Organising and planning skills. |
| INS03 | Ability to manage information and data. |
| PER04 | Interpersonal relationship skills. |
| SIS02 | Ethical commitments. |
| SIS05 | Creativity. |
| SIS06 | Leadership skills. |
| SIS09 | Care for quality. |
| UCLM03 | Accurate speaking and writing skills. |
| UCLM04 | Professional ethics. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Manage and plan IT departments in companies | |
| Have basic knowledge of the strategic management process in IT companies | |
| Execute the strategic planning of information technologies and systems and ensure that it complies with the general organisation strategy | |
| Work in multidisciplinary areas with people from diverse professional backgrounds | |
| Possess team management skills for the development of projects | |
| Familiarise oneself with the basics of IT governance | |
| View IT projects and systems in a broader context of human organisations | |
| Apply systems of integration, motivation and development of people | |
| Oversee and coordinate the technical and financial aspects of systems, applications, services, networks, infrastructure and computing facilities | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Strategic planning of information systems and technologies (IT)
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Unit 2: IT Governance
-
Unit 3: IT Department Management
-
Unit 4: Managing People in IT
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Unit 5: Management of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
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Unit 6: Motivation & Leadership
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Unit 7: Culture and organizational change
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CE01 CE02 SIS02 | 0.72 | 18 | N | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | CE01 CE02 INS01 INS02 INS03 PER04 SIS02 SIS05 SIS06 SIS09 UCLM03 UCLM04 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | CE01 CE02 INS01 INS03 | 0.18 | 4.5 | N | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB07 CB09 CB10 CE01 CE02 INS01 INS03 PER04 SIS02 SIS05 SIS06 SIS09 UCLM03 UCLM04 | 1.5 | 37.5 | Y | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CE01 CE02 INS01 | 2.1 | 52.5 | N | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Individual presentation of projects and reports | CB07 CB09 INS02 UCLM03 | 0.26 | 6.5 | Y | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB07 CB09 CE01 CE02 INS01 UCLM03 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | N | Both students attending the presence-based and blended modality will be assessed in the same type of examination sessions. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Theoretical exam | 25.00% | 25.00% | Test on the basic contents of the subject. |
| Oral presentations assessment | 20.00% | 20.00% | Several of the written works will be presented orally. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 20.00% | 20.00% | Workshop on creativity and case study analysis. |
| Projects | 35.00% | 35.00% | Written work on various topics of the contents of the course. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The course is passed with a total of at least 5 points out of 10, and it is not compulsory to carry out any of the activities described above.
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Non-continuous evaluation:The course is passed with a total of at least 5 points out of 10, and it is not compulsory to carry out any of the activities described above.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The grades obtained in the ordinary course can be saved in this case, and those activities that were suspended can be recovered. The course is passed with a total of at least 5 points out of 10.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
In this case, it will be evaluated with the same evaluation systems as the ordinary and extraordinary ones, respecting the same percentages. The course is passed with a total of at least 5 points out of 10.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 4.5 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Unit 1 (de 7): Strategic planning of information systems and technologies (IT) | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 6 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 1 |
| Unit 2 (de 7): IT Governance | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
| Unit 3 (de 7): IT Department Management | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
| Unit 4 (de 7): Managing People in IT | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 8 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 12 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 2 |
| Unit 5 (de 7): Management of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8.5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 1.5 |
| Unit 6 (de 7): Motivation & Leadership | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 6 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 15 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 2 |
| Unit 7 (de 7): Culture and organizational change | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | .5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariño, M.A. y Maella, P. | Iceberg a la vista: principios para tomar decisiones sin hundirse | Barcelona | Empresa Activa | 978-84-92452-41-5 | 2009 | ||||
| Bak, O. y Stair, N. (Coord.) | Impact of E-Business Technologies on Public and Private Organizations: Industry comparasons and perspectives | IGI Global | 2011 | ||||||
| Barba-Sánchez, V. y Atienza-Sahuquillo, C. | Las teorías motivacionales y su aplicación a la creación de empresas | Saarbrúcken | EAE | 978-3-8473-5208-2 | 2011 | ||||
| Cardona, P. | Cómo desarrollar las competencias del liderazgo | Eunsa | 978-84-313-2309-7 | 2009 | |||||
| Guerras, L.A. y Navas, J.E. | La dirección estratégica de la empresa: teoría y aplicaciones | Madrid | Thompson-Civitas | 978-84-470-5334-6 | 2015 | http://www.guerrasynavas.com/deta5_presentacion.htm | |||
| Gómez-Grass, J.M. (Coord.) | Manual de casos prácticos para la creación de empresas en España | Madrid | McGraw-Hill | 2011 | |||||
| Laratta, R. | Social Enterprise: Context-dependent dynamics in a global perspective | Rijeka | InTech | 978-953-51-2275-3 | 2016 | ||||
| Misiego, F. y Ortega, E. | De tigres y corderos: las nuevas habilidades directivas en tiempo de cambio | Rasche | 978-84-941229-2-7 | 2014 | |||||
| Patón-Romero, J.D., Baldassarre, M.T., Rodríguez, M., Runeson, P., Hörst, M., y Piattini, M. | Governance and Management of Green IT: A multi-case study | Information and Software Technology, 129: 106414. | 2021 | ||||||
| Piattini, M.G. y Hervada, F. (Coord.) | Gobierno de las Tecnologías y Sistemas de Información | Madrid | Ra-Ma | 978-84-7897-767-3 | 2007 | http://www.ra-ma.es/libros/GOBIERNO-DE-LAS-TECNOLOGIAS-Y-LOS-SISTEMAS-DE-INFORMACION/259/978-84-7897-767-3 | |||
| Puchol, L. et al. | El libro de las habilidades directivas | Díaz de Santos | 978-84-798975-6 | 2010 | |||||
| Todorov, K. y Smallbone, D. | Strategic Management in Small and Medium Enterprises | IGI Global | 978-14-666-5962-9 | 2014 | |||||
| Whetten, D.A. y Cameron, K.S. | Desarrollo de habilidades directivas | México D.C. | Pearson Educación | 978-607-32-0580-1 | 2011 |