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 Professor of Digital Transformation and Information Systems at Saarland University. His research explores how interactive systems can support digital transformation, with a strong focus on human-centered design of human–computer interaction. He specializes in digital agents, conversational interfaces, and extended reality. His work aims to improve the usability, clarity, and acceptance of interactive systems, making technology more intuitive, accessible, and effective for users in everyday and professional contexts.
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.