Information Systems

Goal of the course is to introduce basic concepts on Enterprise information systems with reference to models and architectures of business processes covering front-end systems, back-end systems, enterprise governance. The course specifically focuses on methodological aspects related to datawarehouse analysis and design, with focus on data extraction and integration activities, by also presenting basic notions of big data analysis systems and their possible roles in enterprise activities.

Students will be able to effectively analyze information systems architectures, by critically discussing and motivating different architectural solutions. Students will be able to apply concepts and methods introduced in the course to solve simple datawarehousing analysis and design problems.