Information Systems Management
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.1.2.I26
| Date | Oct 15-16, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus, Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550 € |
Fundamentals
Understand the role of information resources in business and society through a socio-technical lens.
Applications
Develop skills to bridge business and IT, enabling communication between users, experts, and stakeholders.
What you'll explore
- Develop an understanding of managing information resources in organizations and their business relevance.
- Develop an introductory understanding of information systems from a socio-technical perspective:
- importance and characteristics of the IS lifecycle
- pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation phases
- methods and techniques across all lifecycle stages
- Reinforce knowledge through hands-on exercises to deepen comprehension
Your Key Takeaways
- Understand the necessity for the management of resource information;
- Understand key concepts and implications of information systems (IS);
- Get an overview on the different phases of the IS lifecycle;
- Know methods and techniques in order to successfully create value with IS.
Taught by recognized experts in Information Systems Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Morana
Prof. Dr. Stefan Morana is an information systems scholar affiliated with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and lecturer at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management. He studied computer science and earned a PhD in information systems at the University of Mannheim. His research focuses on digital assistants, human-AI interaction, and user-centered design of intelligent information systems.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineering and IT systems professionals
Software engineers, systems engineers, IT architects, and technical specialists involved in the design, development, operation, and optimization of information systems in complex socio-technical environments. - Information systems and IT management professionals
IT managers, business analysts, consultants, and systems professionals responsible for governance, alignment, and value creation through enterprise information systems. - Technical project and lifecycle management professionals
Project engineers, technical project managers, and system owners involved in planning, implementing, integrating, and managing information systems across their lifecycle. - Digital transformation and industrial integration roles
Professionals working at the interface of engineering and management, enterprise digitalization, and data-driven organizational transformation. - Early-career engineers and researchers
Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in computer science, engineering, or information systems seeking to strengthen socio-technical and managerial competencies in IS management.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.