Class Information Systems

The Management Informatics Curricular Unit (CU) plays a fundamental role in the study cycle, offering students a comprehensive and practical approach to the world of information management. With a diverse scope, the CU covers essential areas such as information systems, spreadsheets, databases, programming, and project management. It is intended that students develop solid skills in a set of IT tools that are used in companies to support management.

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1) Information systems. 2) Spreadsheets – Excel. 3) Databases – SQL. 4) Introduction to programming – Python. 5) Project management.

The classes are theoretical-practical, with the theoretical subjects being taught using presentations and practical subjects being taught through exemplification. The professor shows how to use the tools, gives enlightening examples of real interest, and then poses challenges/problems to which the students, in groups, work to present appropriate solutions. At the end of each group of subjects, the students also do mini-works related to the respective topics and which count towards the assessment. This approach is due to the fact that, given the contents and objectives of the UC, for the students to gain skills in management support tools, there is a strong practical component. With group work, the students are expected to simultaneously develop team spirit, critical thinking, and constructive feedback. All assessment elements carried out on computer must be delivered through the Moodle platform.

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