Syllabus:

OB1. Understand the fundamental concepts of software engineering;
OB2. Distinguish the concepts of methodology, method, technique and tool;
OB3. Know the main types of object-oriented analysis models, for the representation of software requirements;
OB4. Create some artifacts of object-oriented analysis;
OB5. Compare the processes of development according to the structured analysis and object-oriented analysis;
OB6. Know and use CASE tools (Computer Aided Software Engineering)
OB7. Know and use Software Engineering standards.

CONTENTS

CP1. Overview of Software Engineering;
CP2. Requirements Engineering;
CP3. Concepts Based on Object Modeling;
CP4. Modeling in UML;
CP5. CASE tools (Computer Aided Software Engineering);
CP6. Standards for Software Engineering.

Syllabus:

The general objectives of this UC are focused on the ability to communicate orally and in writing, using grammatical, discursive, sociolinguistic and strategic skills, in situations of interaction in English at level B2 + of CEFL. Students must be able to:
1. Communicate orally and in writing, in the English language, interacting with other speakers, using grammatical, discursive, sociolinguistic and strategic skills in a social, academic and professional context;
2. Know how to identify, interpret texts, oral and written, in English, with particular emphasis in the professional context;
3. Know how to produce texts, oral and written, with particular emphasis on the professional context;
4. Know and know how to apply the typical language functions of different genres and interaction situations;
5. Know and know how to use the specialized lexicon, related to the world of Management and Management Systems.

CONTENTS

1. Analysis and interpretation of technical texts on basic level Management and Information Systems
2. Know and apply specialized terminology
3. Interpretation and production of technical text for Management and Information Systems.
4. Development and application of technical vocabulary in different interaction situations.

Syllabus:

1. Understand and explain the concepts and fundamental principles of management and information systems in organizations;
2. Systemically analyse and interpret management and organizations;
3 Distinguish key management functions, demonstrating their interdepende 4 Categorize information systems by management levels
5 Integrate the concepts of management and information systems
6 Assessing the role and value of information systems in business and management
7 Understanding the multidimensional and multifunctional profile of informat systems.

CONTENTS

1 Basics of Business Management:
1.1. Basic concepts of management; Functions and levels; structures; Inter and External Environments; Operations Management and Strategic Management;
1.2. Production, Costs and Budgets;
1.3. Resources and Competitive Advantage;
1.4. Industrial Logistics and Supply Chain;
1.5. Market, Marketing and Sales;
1.6. Internationalization and Globalization;
1.7. From Plans to Business Models;
1.8. The Information and Business Management Systems.
2 Introduction to Information Systems
2.1 Basic concepts of IS;
2.2 Information Systems, Information Technology System and Human Activi System;
2.3 Perspectives of information systems and their interconnection (Business, System and Technology)
3 Information systems, management and organizations:
3.1 Organizations and IS: Basic functions of an IS;
3.2 The IS and organizational changes;
3.3 The evolution of IS in organizations;
3.4 Overview of the management of information systems.
4 Case Study Development.

Syllabus:

GLOBAL OBJECTIVES:
OG1. Develop students’ skills in order to be able to respond to a business need such as Process Analysts, Process Automation Technicians or BPM solution programmers

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this Course, the student should be able to:
OE1. Identify the advantages and critical success factors in implementing a solution oriented to Business Process Management
OE2. Know and understand the advantages of designing business processes according to the BPMN notation
OE3. Develop process-oriented solutions based on BPMS tools
OE4. Identify and evaluate rapid development tools
OE5. Apply knowledge in the development of a practical case

CONTENTS

CP1. What is Business Process Management?
a. How to improve and automate an organization’s processes
b. Business process analysis
c. Discussion of case studies
CP2. Business Models (a review)
a. What are business models and why they are used?
b. Types of business models
c. Methodologies for business models definitions (Business Model Canvas Value Proposition Canvas, Lean Startup Canvas)
CP23 BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation)
a. BPMN vocabulary
b. Business process design / modeling
c. BPMN best Practices and anti-patterns
d. Application in a practical case – Business support solution
i. Design the Process model
CP4. BPMS (Business Process Management Software)
a. Use of BPMS as a rapid development tool
b. Process automation with BPM
c. Use of a BPMN tool
d. Practical case application – Business support solution

Syllabus:

1. Modeling decision problems and identify well-known problems.
2. Know and apply algorithms and specific tools for problem-solving.
3. Perform critical analysis of the performance of different algorithmic solutions.
4. Recognize the importance of using these techniques to support decision making.
5. Know areas of application of these techniques in real problems.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to linear programming.
2. Problem modelling.
3. Graphical solution.
4. Simplex method.
5. Problem of transportation, assignment, and network optimization.
6. Classification and complexity of problems.
7. Heuristics and metaheuristics.

Syllabus:

O1 – Understanding the role of the logistics function and supply chain management in organizations.
O2 – Know how to interpret different inventory management policies.
O3 – Understand the importance of designing a supply chain and the trade-offs involved.
O4 – Understand the main decisions concerning warehouse management and transport planning.
O5 – Recognise the importance of information systems in supply chain management.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1
Introduction to logistics and supply chain management: overview; new challenges and trends; strategy; decision making; key key; collaborative strategies.
Chapter 2
Production and Operations Strategy
Chapter 3
Inventory Management: overview; inventory templates; continuous review; periodic review.
Chapter 4
Warehouse management: overview; storage systems.
Chapter 5
Transport management: overview; transport mode selection; road transport of goods (action of vehicles, costs and transport).
Chapter 6
Network design: overview; cost relationships; general approach to network design; data aggregation.

Syllabus:

G1. To define and understand the vocabulary related to quality management in general and software quality in particular;
G2. To identify and enumerate the main components of quality assurance in the scope of the software development life cycle;
G3. To design develop and implement software quality assurance (SQA) strategies;
G4. To design, develop and implement continuous quality inspection approaches to the software product and software process;

CONTENTS

TP1 Quality Fundamentals;
TP2 The concept of process, Model and methodology;
TP3 The software development life cycle (SDLC);
TP3.1 The fundamental processes; the support processes and the organisational processes;
TP3.2 The SDLC and software quality;
TP4. Software quality management
TP4.1 SQA
TP4.2 Verification Process;
TP4.3 Validation Process;
TP4.4 Reviews and Inspections
TP5. SQA main components;
TP5.1 Software testing;
TP5.2 Quality control;
TP5.3 Software configuration management;
TP6. Continuous quality inspection;
TP7. Evaluation and continuous improvement of the software development process based on CMMI-SW model and ISO/IEC 15504;

Syllabus:

1. To produce work of a scientific nature according to the scientific rules.
2. To know how to distinguish techniques of study and adequacy to the demands of the work that will have to
present.
3. To distinguish the different levels of analysis of organizational behavior.
4. To develop appropriate behaviors to team work and organizational context.
5. To develop communication and presentation, interaction and mediation skills.
6. To critique the work of other students.
7. To develop critical and reflective sense.
8. To develop goal-setting and planning skills through coaching tools

CONTENTS

A. Research Methodology, research process and current scientific rules.
B. Academic work, study techniques and work planning.
C. Concept and levels of analysis of organizational behavior.
D. The individual and the groups in the organizations.
E. Communication, oral presentations, oral and body expression.
F. Autoscopy, introduction to Coaching, constructive criticism.
G. Coaching Principles and Tools.

Syllabus:

Syllabus:

1 – Understand the importance of strategic management for organizations.
2 – Understand and know how to use techniques of analysis of the environment and the company.
3 – Apply the appropriate concepts to develop and implement a strategy at corporate and business levels.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Strategy
1.1 Strategy concept
1.2 Levels of strategic management
1.3 Evolution of the strategy
1.4 Strategic thinking and planning
2. Analysing Strategic Positioning
2.1 Analysis of the environment
2.2 Company analysis
3. Choice and Strategy Formulation
3.1 Strategies at the business level
3.2 Strategies at company level
3.3 Strategic development methods
4. Strategy Execution
4.1 Planning
4.2 Implementation
4.3 Control

Syllabus:

OB1. Know and understand the process of decision making and each of its phases.
OB2. Select a group of concepts for describing real-world decision problems and be able to express them using a
modelling instrument.
OB3. Understand the basic concepts, the goals and the benefits of the analytical approach, and be able to apply optimization, simulation and modeling techniques
OB4. Know and explain the terms, concepts, methodologies and fundamental theories associated to decision support systems, as well as their application and opportunities.
OB5. To examine and describe the main components in the architecture of a DSS and how they are integrated.
OB6. To describe, analyze and evaluate the different methods and techniques used for developing DSS in
organizations.
OB7. Develop a prototype of a DSS as a solution for a real problem.

CP1. The process of decision making and decision support systems
CP2. Modelling techniques for DSS
CP2.1. Segmentation
CP2.2. Regression
CP2.3. Classification
CP2.4. Association rules
CP3. Methodologies for training models
CP3.1. Experiment design
CP3.2. Defining parameters
CP3.3. Metrics for evaluation and selection of models
CP3.4. Productionalizing models
CP4. Decision support systems
CP4.1. Architecture of a DSS
CP4.2. Development of a DSS

Syllabus:

OB1. Understand the basics of an Information System, Types and Methodologies of designing an IS
OB2. Understand the role of Information Systems (IS) in organizations and the importance of its alignment with the business strategy;

OB3. Perform a basic usage of an ERP;

OB4. Interpret, classify and explain how the IS contributes to an organization Value Creation;
OB5. Perform a sales and acquisition process interacting with ERP interacting with the main modules (Sales, Procurement, GL Accounting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management). Recognize the various steps involved.
OB6. Perform a basic Business/Financial Management/IT alignment

CONTENTS

1. Information systems: Organizations, Methodologies and Strategy
2. Business applications and ERP
3. Alignment of an information system to the organization and to an integrated business software package
4. Methodologies and design of an Information System
5. Methodologies to help on understanding business models, with the objective of integration with the information systems and business applications
6. Case Study with an ERP usage